HydrogenPro is supplying 40 electrolyzers to the 220 MW installation, and all units have operated at 100% load. The company stated that the electrolyzers are fully operational and producing hydrogen, with the project expected to have a significant impact on the power supply in California.
The ‘Advanced Clean Energy Storage Hub (ACES Delta)’ is jointly developed by Chevron New Energies Company and Mitsubishi Power as an industry and utility-scale energy project that will produce, store, and deliver green hydrogen. The project is designed to convert and store up to 100 metric tons per day of green hydrogen, which will be stored in two large salt caverns, each with a capacity of 150 gigawatt hours (GWh) of energy for dispatch back to the grid when needed. The energy hub is expected to have a significant impact, with storage capacity two to three times greater than that of all US grid-connected batteries combined.
“I am proud of HydrogenPro’s engagement in one of the largest hydrogen projects in the world, contributing to California’s clean energy supply,” said Jarle Dragvik, Chief Executive Officer of HydrogenPro.
Commenting on the broader market outlook, Dragvik said: “There is broad market consensus on strong growth in clean hydrogen, with analysts estimating that it will reach 5.5–10 Mtpa by 2030. As market expectations improve, there is increasing focus on proven project delivery capability in a market where supply of low-cost green hydrogen is constrained. Once fully up and running, this project will give HydrogenPro a competitive advantage, strengthening our track record and serving as a critical factor in winning new contracts.”
