The Oceanic Platform of the Canary Islands (PLOCAN) takes a decisive step in the energy transition with the construction of the first marine renewable hydrogen generation plant in Spain. This advance is part of the H2VERDE project, which has the financial backing of the Government of the Canary Islands and the European Next Generation EU funds through the Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan (PRTR).
The plant will be located 1.5 kilometers off the coast of Gran Canaria. It will incorporate an offshore system based on renewable energies such as solar, wind and marine such as solar, wind and marine energy to power an electrolyzer that will separate water into hydrogen and oxygen.
Clean energy for a new mobility
The design includes a fuel cell capable of regenerating electricity and back-up batteries to store energy for store energy. This combination will enable efficient and sustainable management of the energy supply.
Among the novelties is the installation of the first marine hydroline station in Spain, which will allow forklifts, boats and autonomous surface vehicles to be recharged. The commitment to this technology will favor decarbonized mobility and open up new opportunities for sustainable maritime transport. sustainable maritime transport.
Progress on marine renewable hydrogen plant
The green hydrogen generated at PLOCAN will cover the entire energy demand of its offshore platform. This will prevent the emission of more than 200 tons of CO₂ per year, contributing to the fight against climate change in island territories.
The plant will also serve as a real laboratory to investigate the behavior of hydrogen in marine environments. In addition, it will promote the training of qualified personnel in emerging technologies related to renewable energy.
Sustainability and economic development in the Canary Islands
Adriana García, project manager at PLOCAN, stressed the importance of harnessing renewable resources to ensure a stable and sustainable energy supply.
On the other hand, Alejandro Romero, coordinator of the H2VERDE projectproject, pointed out that the use of renewable hydrogen could reduce global CO₂ emissions by 20%. He also stressed that it will position the Canary Islands as an international reference in clean energy and Blue Economy.
With an investment of six million euros, PLOCAN reinforces its commitment to sustainability, promoting innovation, research and job creation in strategic sectors for the future of the Islands.
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