„Model region for green hydrogen“ – Activities to develop a hydrogen economy in the Stuttgart Region

Country
Germany

The aim of the project is to establish green hydrogen as an energy source and create the basis for a green hydrogen economy in the Stuttgart region by 2035. For a successful market activation and industrialization of hydrogen and fuel cell technology, a gradual integration into all sectors (sector coupling) is to take place. By creating a hydrogen model region, the Stuttgart Region wants to establish itself as a technology leader in this area.

Lead developer Stuttgart Region Economic Development Agency, WRS
Project partner

Overarching / General

Stuttgart Region Economic Development Agency (WRS), City of Stuttgart & Esslingen

H2 production

Stadtwerke Stuttgart (SWS) & Stadtwerke Esslingen (SWE) / Research Partners: Zentrum für Sonnenenergie- und Wasserstoff-Forschung Baden-Württemberg (ZSW)

H2 transportation, storage & distribution

Stadtwerke Stuttgart (SWS) & Stadtwerke Esslingen (SWE)

H2 end use

SSB (Stuttgarter Straßenbahnen AG), public transport (buses) Rems-Murr-Kreis

Locations
Germany | Stuttgart

Project details

Production volume

H2 production from electrolysis

1,200 H2 tons/year

H2 color

Green

Total electrolyser capacity

25.00 MW

Total investment (CAPEX)

90 EUR m

Value chain coverage

Primary energy sourcing

Grid - 48.00 MW

H2 production

Polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) electrolyser – 25.00 MW

H2 Storage

Artificial - 2.00 tons

H2 transport

Pipeline Trucking

H2 distribution for mobility

350 bar (for cars and similar vehicles)

End use

Mobility

Road

Industry

Other

Project timeline

Current status: Construction started

Planned timeline for First built out stage

Q1 2023 Project initiated
Q2 2023 Concept study completed
Q4 2023 Feasibility study completed
Q4 2025 FEED completed
Q3 2024 Final Investment Decision taken
Q1 2026 Construction started
Q2 2027 In operations

Current main activities

Site preparation and civil works in progress
Delivery and installation of key equipment underway