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Oort Energy Achieves UK First: 250kW Next Generation PEM Electrolyser, Running On Solar Power, Hits First Durability Milestone.
Harlaxton, UK – Monday 8th April - Oort Energy proudly announces a groundbreaking achievement with the successful operation of their 250kW demonstrator in Harlaxton, running continuously on solar power for multiple days. This milestone marks a pivotal moment as the first instance of a UK company achieving direct solar hydrogen production at a commercial scale.
The demonstrator, operating at high efficiency, produces greater than 99.9995% pure green hydrogen, setting anew standard in sustainable hydrogen production. Despite being off-grid, Oort Energy is delivering pure, dry, green hydrogen at well within the ISO14687 fuel cell specification. It has also responded well to a robust series of key performance tests. This achievement underscores Oort Energy's commitment to innovation and environmental stewardship in the field of renewable energy.
Nick Van Dijk, CEO and CTO of Oort Energy LTD stated:
“This is a tremendous milestone, in what Oort Energy can do to accelerate the viability of a sustainable 'hydrogen economy’. It validates that commercial green hydrogen systems can be built using our more sustainable business model.
Oort Energy’s lean business model has delivered amazing commercial results more quickly whilst spending less than any other manufacturer in this market.”
Green Hydrogen is the production of hydrogen through electrolysis, with the energy to do so coming from off-grid sources. Oort Energy is proving the viability of green hydrogen, as well as demonstrating their high performance, cost-effective systems.
Chief Commercial Officer of Oort Energy, Marcus Bull, commented:
“At Oort Energy, we firmly believe that the widespread adoption of green hydrogen hinges upon its economic viability. That’s why we are excited to introduce our high efficiency, economically viable systems, which will play a pivotal role in driving the commercial availability of green hydrogen.”
With this successful demonstration, Oort Energy aims to set a precedent for the wider adoption of green hydrogen technologies, envisioning a future where hydrogen plays a leading role in a truly sustainable energy ecosystem.
Oort Energy remains committed to advancing the frontiers of renewable energy and looks forward to further developments in green hydrogen production and utilisation.
