Indaver stands ready to contribute to Ireland’s emerging hydrogen economy
The recovery of black-bin waste that cannot be reused or recycled to produce energy in the form of electricity is not a new concept. What is new is the contribution waste-to-energy (WtE) can make to the hydrogen economy and the decarbonisation of Ireland’s energy system.
Indaver is ready to construct a 10MW hydrogen electrolyser on its existing WtE plant in Duleek, County Meath. This innovative solution would maximise the utilisation of existing resources and align seamlessly with Ireland’s 2024 Climate Action Plan objectives.
Producing hydrogen from indigenous waste would provide a pathway to Ireland’s energy independence, reducing reliance on external energy sources and enhancing national security. The stability of this supply would present an invaluable asset to Ireland’s energy landscape, offering a dependable source of power that complements the intermittent nature of renewables like wind and solar.
Indaver has the potential to produce enough hydrogen to decarbonise the equivalent of 180 buses, or five to six freight trains, per year. The electrolyser is conveniently located on the North-South corridor near to major transport networks across the island of Ireland. This includes the M1 motorway which is part of a designated European TEN-T road network along which hydrogen refuelling stations must be deployed. In addition, a rail freight line runs adjacent to the site boundary and the facility is less than 3km from Drogheda train station on the North-South rail corridor. This provides a unique opportunity for Indaver to help decarbonise the transport sector, contributing to targets outlined in the Renewable Fuel Transport Obligation as well as the Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation. Being of 10MW scale, Indaver’s project is of an appropriate scale for an all island demonstration project. With limited routes to market, government support is needed to overcome initial barriers associated with an emerging hydrogen market.
Following the publication of the National Hydrogen Strategy in July 2023, policy is beginning to take shape, but tangible implementation of its actions on an accelerated timeline is needed in order to achieve our 2GW target of renewable hydrogen by 2030. Early commercialisation of this sector is imperative, which includes making the Early Innovation Hydrogen Fund available as soon as possible for demonstration projects.
Indaver stands ready to support Ireland’s ambition for a more sustainable future, and is committed to investing in the necessary infrastructure to harness the potential of a domestic, sustainable fuel source.
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