Situation

In a region where natural gas extraction has been discontinued, a former industrial site is being transformed into a sustainable energy hub. One of the key opportunities within this hub is the development of a green hydrogen plant. This plant is unique as it serves as a pilot project to assess whether a hydrogen facility can operate reliably and efficiently using energy generated solely from solar panels. As a backup, the installation can draw renewable energy from the conventional power grid.

The project poses significant challenges, as hydrogen plants typically rely on a constant power supply. The variability of solar energy introduces technical issues that this project aims to explore. For the design, the client sought the right engineering partner.

​Solution

KH Engineering performed the basic engineering. The challenge lay in the fact that the design, established during the conceptual phase, remained subject to change. Updates to the concept and the development of the basic engineering were managed within a single integrated workflow. By working in a multidisciplinary team, the required pace of the design process was achieved. KH Engineering also accounted for potential future expansions of the facility in the design.