Stablegrid Group has selected ITM Power as the technology partner and supplier for two groundbreaking energy infrastructure projects in Germany, featuring a significant total of 710 MW of electrolyser capacity.
The integration of grid-friendly loads alongside increasing hydrogen production capacities is pivotal for advancing renewable energy initiatives. The projects will serve primarily for grid balancing, helping stabilize the power system while utilizing underground caverns as hydrogen storage facilities. This system will effectively address the discrepancies between electricity supply and hydrogen consumption, a process known as ‘predispatch’.
The first project, dubbed Netzbrücke 410, is based in Rüstringen. Here, ITM Power will supply a 30 MW green hydrogen production plant utilizing its NEPTUNE V containerized electrolysers, which includes essential integration works. Stablegrid Group anticipates making a final investment decision (FID) on this project in 2026, having already reserved ITM’s production capacity to support this timeline.
In contrast, the second project will feature a substantial installation of 680 MW of indoor electrolyser capacity. Pre-front-end engineering design (pre-FEED) work is set to commence with ITM Power in January 2026, and the FID for this significant initiative is projected for 2028.
Dennis Schulz, CEO of ITM Power, expressed enthusiasm for the partnership, stating, “Collaborating with Stablegrid on these landmark grid balancing projects in Germany reinforces ITM’s position at the forefront of the energy transition in Europe’s largest economy.” His remarks highlight the strategic importance of this collaboration in driving the energy transition forward.
Oliver Feller, a member of the Management Board at Stablegrid Group, echoed this sentiment, noting, “With ITM Power, we have a strong and experienced partner at our side who brings the technical expertise and excellence required to implement system-stabilizing hydrogen projects of this magnitude reliably.” This partnership is set to leverage both companies’ strengths to ensure successful implementation.
These projects reflect a broader trend towards investing in hydrogen production as a means of stabilizing electrical grids while transitioning to green energy sources. As renewable energy generation continues to grow, the need for effective storage solutions and balancing mechanisms becomes increasingly vital.
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