Singapore: Horizon is taking a major step in making green hydrogen more affordable and widely available. The company, through its electrolyser unit HET Hydrogen, is preparing to deploy its first 5-megawatt hydrogen systems with Rockcheck Steel Group Co. Ltd., an industrial company based in Tianjin, China, reports EIN Presswire.
The project will combine solar power and hydrogen production using a 17-megawatt solar setup and two 5-megawatt hydrogen units. The green hydrogen created will be added to the gas supply used in Rockcheck’s steel furnaces. This is expected to reduce the use of coal and cut emissions. The system is set to begin operations by the end of 2025.
The collaboration is being described as a world-first, combining solar energy, hydrogen, and steel production in one integrated system. Steelmaking is one of the hardest industries to clean up, making this effort especially significant.
The project also marks an important step in Horizon’s plan to lower the cost of hydrogen. The company says its new AEM (anion exchange membrane) systems use less energy—about 10 to 20 percent less—than older hydrogen technology. These systems are also expected to produce hydrogen at a lower cost, making them more competitive in the long run.
If successful, this technology could be rolled out worldwide alongside other renewable energy sources like wind and solar. Horizon says that with large-scale use, it can bring the cost of green hydrogen down to about $2 per kilogram. This would make it much more affordable for industries like transportation, chemical production, and metals processing.
The company is also looking ahead to green ammonia, which could be used as a clean fuel and to transport hydrogen. Horizon is working with partners to design a flexible green ammonia production system.
“We’re pushing ahead to make clean hydrogen more practical and affordable,” said a Horizon spokesperson. “This project shows what’s possible when renewable power and new technology come together.”
Horizon and HET Hydrogen plan to keep working on cleaner hydrogen technology and its use in real-world industries as they continue to support the shift to cleaner energy worldwide.
