TECNALIA takes part in a conference to close the European AREHNA project to learn about developments around ammonia as a renewable energy vector.
The closing day of the European AREHNA project (advanced materials and reactors for energy storage with ammonia), coordinated by TECNALIA, took place on 26 March. This hybrid conference was held in person at the National Hydrogen Centre (in Puertollano) and online, and was led by:
- José Luis Viviente, TECNALIA.
- Stefan Megel, FhG-IKTS.
- Freddy Kukk, ELCOGEN.
- Cheng Liang, Proton Ventures.
- Aritz Arrizabalaga, H2SITE).
- Vito Verde, ENGIE.
Ammonia and high-purity hydrogen
The ARENHA project has worked on the entire ammonia value chain from the conversion of renewable energy into ammonia to its subsequent use. Key solutions have been developed, integrated and demonstrated, which facilitate the use of ammonia for safe, cost-effective and flexible energy storage, as well as its use as an energy vector for hydrogen transport. In particular, prototypes have been developed for the production of green hydrogen, the synthesis of ammonia and the subsequent decomposition of ammonia into high-purity hydrogen.
The use of ammonia as an energy vector will facilitate the energy transition to clean energy proposed in the European Green Deal. It can increase the use of renewable energies in the energy grid by helping to match supply and demand. Ammonia can be used for energy storage in periods of low demand and to generate electricity in periods of high demand. It also facilitates the use of hydrogen instead of fossil fuels in industries and transport sectors that are difficult to decarbonise.
See the full conference programme here.