The Project
We are developing plans for a low carbon hydrogen production and refuelling facility at Brynmenyn Industrial Estate, partially powered by a solar farm at Bryncethin.
The concept
Hydrogen can be produced and used in a number of different ways. A typical Low Carbon Hydrogen project would focus on the following core components:
- Renewable energy electrical source (wind and/or solar)
- Private wire energy supply
- An electrolyser
- Storage
- Refuelling/loading.
It might also include supply to off-site heat and power end users via a pipeline.
The diagram below illustrates a typical high level concept:
Aerial site location plan
Brynmenyn site
Key project elements:
- Electrolyser modules (up to 6 MW HHV)
- Up to 5 tonnes of hydrogen storage (above ground tanks)
- Hydrogen compression
- Hydrogen refuelling station
- Substation
Uses:
Transport: Such as for buses, trucks and tube trailers.
Industry: Including existing and new local businesses.
Bryncethin site
The plans include a solar photovoltaic electricity generating station (solar farm) at nearby Bryncethin (rated capacity of up to 5.5WMp).
The solar farm needs to be nearby to enable it to be connect directly by a private wire.
Power generated by the solar farm will meet approximately a quarter of the total annual electricity needs, with the remaining renewable energy being sourced from the grid, via other renewable sources.
Key project elements:
- Ground-mounted solar panels
- String inverters to convert Direct Current (DC) to Alternative Current (AC)
- Electrical substation
