Axpo and Rhiienergie Open Largest Green Hydrogen Plant in Switzerland

Axpo and electric utility Rhiienergie opened the first green hydrogen production plant in Switzerland’s Graubünden canton. The facility is the largest green hydrogen plant in Switzerland. located next to the Reichenau hydropower plant in Domat/Ems, the facility can produce up to 350 tonnes of green hydrogen a year. The inclusion of hydrogen in the energy mix will play an increasingly important role in ensuring the future security of supply.

After around a year’s construction, Axpo and local partner Rhiienergie opened their first jointly owned hydrogen production plant at the Reichenau hydropower plant today. The 2.5 MW plant can replace the use of up to 1.5 million litres of diesel annually. Axpo CEO Christoph Brand said, “There are still a few hurdles to overcome, but representatives from business and politics attended the plant's inauguration.  We’re convinced of this green, sustainable and renewable energy carrier’s potential." 

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By using green electricity from the nearby hydroelectric power plant, the plant produces green hydrogen through water electrolysis. The process is therefore entirely free of CO2 emissions. The produced green hydrogen is compressed in the plant, enabling its convenient delivery to refuelling stations and industrial customers in the future. 

Representatives from business and politics attended the plant's inauguration. In addition to local councillors from the Domat-Ems municipality, Graubünden Cantonal Councillor and Energy Minister Dr. Carmelia Maissen and National Councillor Martin Candinas were also present.
 

About Axpo

Axpo, a Swiss-based global energy company, is a leading figure in the renewable energy sector. With a presence in over 30 countries, Axpo is committed to shaping a sustainable future through innovative energy solutions.

The company's core business revolves around the production and trading of various forms of renewable energy. This includes hydropower, biomass, solar, wind, and nuclear energy. Axpo's commitment to renewable energy is evident in its operation of more than 100 power plants in Switzerland alone.

The company supplies its customers with up to 3200 MW of capacity via a 2200-kilometre distribution network. This infrastructure, combined with Axpo's diverse renewable energy projects in Europe, ensures a reliable supply of electricity to its customers.

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