Perth-based Infinite Green Energy (IGE) has entered into an agreement with Swiss renewables firm Axpo to co-develop the commercial-scale Valle Peligna Hydrogen Project in Abruzzo, Italy.
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The project, which launched more than 18 months ago, is consistent with the Italian government’s ‘Hydrogen Valley’ strategy, which aims to enhance brownfield sites.
Leveraging the industrial area in the Abruzzo municipality of Corfinio, the project is expected to deliver approximately 12 tonnes per day of renewable hydrogen to ‘hard-to-abate’ and mobility sectors.
The project is expected to comprise a 30MW electrolyser—powered by a 45MW solar plant —making it one of Italy’s biggest commercial-scale renewable hydrogen plants.
The grid-connected project—which seeks to decarbonise Corfinio’s industrial area—is expected to supply renewable hydrogen to ‘hard-to-abate’ and mobility sectors by the second half of 2025.
Infinite Green is projecting a CO2 saving of approximately 67,000 tonnes per annum.
The Project could also include a refuelling station, enabling Infinite Green and Axpo to supply back-to-base operations, with the possibility of expanding to the Trans-European Transport Network (T-ETN).
Infinite Green Energy CEO Stephen Gauld said, “Partnering with Switzerland’s largest renewable energy producer will continue to build the confidence of our shareholders, strategic partners, and buyers across Australia and Europe.
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“The partnership highlights IGE’s commitment to not only fighting climate change but to also delivering a sustainable future and creating jobs in communities that will benefit from green energy.”
