Hydrogen will be produced by electrolysers with a capacity of around 2 MW, drawing power from the main grid and using local household water in Loviisa. A filling station will also be built adjacent to the plant to facilitate the delivery of hydrogen to industrial customers. The Kalla test center is funded entirely by Fortum’s research and development funds, and most of the design work is carried out by in-house designers. The Kalla test center is expected to operate for about two years, between 2025 and 2028. The total R&D cost of the pilot project is approximately €17 million. In line with Fortum’s strategy, the company will gradually explore hydrogen through small-scale projects in the Nordics.
Kalla test center on a megawatt scale will provide valuable information not only in terms of the design and operation of potential larger plants, but also of the business opportunities provided by green hydrogen and hydrogen derivatives. The pilot project is the first step towards possible future projects and investments. In addition to the test center, we also have other hydrogen-related studies underway that involve customers and partners from various industries.”
