Mtu inaugurated the world’s first hydrogen CHP plant

Mtu has completed the installation of its hydrogen-fueled CHP plant at the Port of Duisburg. We previously announced this project HERE.

Rolls-Royce and Duisburger Hafen AG have opened a CO2-neutral and self-sufficient energy system for the new Duisburg Gateway Terminal, located in the Rhine-Ruhr industrial region of Germany. The core components are two mtu combined heat and power units designed for operation with 100% hydrogen, which are being used here for the first time worldwide. The system is supplemented by an mtu battery storage system, mtu fuel cell systems and a photovoltaic system integrated via an intelligent energy management system.

Rolls-Royce and Duisburger Hafen statement

Project partners include the Fraunhofer Institute UMSICHT, Westenergie Netzservice, Netze Duisburg GmbH, Stadtwerke Duisburg, and Stadtwerke Duisburg Energiehandel. “The launch of this carbon-neutral energy system at the Duisburg Gateway Terminal is a big step toward a more climate friendly, resilient energy supply. Together with our partner duisport, we’re showing how scalable technologies from Rolls-Royce can really help transform critical infrastructure – and help make the energy transition happen” said Jörg Stratmann, CEO of Rolls-Royce Power Systems.

“Sustainability is an integral part of our corporate strategy that compels us to act responsibly and with a view to the future. With this self-sufficient and CO2-neutral energy system, we also have a clear competitive advantage” explained Markus Bangen, CEO of Duisburger Hafen.

Part of the energy for the new Duisburg Gateway Terminal, which covers an area equivalent to 33 soccer fields in the Port of Duisburg, is supplied by a 1.3 MWp photovoltaic system. Surplus electricity is stored in the mtu EnergyPack and then made available when the sun is not shining. This increases the PV system’s own consumption and reduces peak loads. When little or no electricity is produced by photovoltaics, the hydrogen-powered mtu fuel cell systems and mtu hydrogen combined heat and power plants supply CO2-neutral electricity and heat. An intelligent energy management system links the various energy systems and storage facilities to supply consumers at the terminal, including crane systems, charging stations and shore power. In addition, the future supply of adjacent neighborhoods is also being
considered in theory.