Lima has become the epicenter of an energy milestone with the inauguration of the first green hydrogen pilot plant on an industrial scale in the country. Located on the campus of National University of Engineering (UNI), this facility represents a significant advancement in the transition to sustainable energy sources in Peru.
The plant features a Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) electrolyzer and solar panels, allowing it to produce up to 65 kilograms of green hydrogen per day. This amount is equivalent to 240 cubic meters of fuel gas or approximately 65 gallons of gasoline, highlighting its potential as an energy alternative.
The PEM electrolyzer is key in the green hydrogen production process, as it splits water molecules into hydrogen and oxygen through an electric current. The membrane acts as a barrier that allows the passage of protons, preventing the mixing of gases and facilitating their collection in storage tanks. This system ensures efficient and safe fuel production.
Boosting Research and Innovation
During the inauguration ceremony, the Vice-Rector of Research at UNI, Dr. Arturo Talledo Coronado, emphasized the relevance of this initiative for academic and scientific education in the country. “This project is aimed at training future Peruvian engineers and could become a model for other universities,” he stated.
The development of this plant not only promotes learning in the energy sector but also opens up opportunities for innovation and job creation in a market that is increasingly betting on clean energy sources.
A Step Towards a More Sustainable Future
Green hydrogen is considered one of the most promising alternatives to reduce dependence on fossil fuels and decrease carbon emissions. In a global context where sustainability has become a priority, projects like this represent key advances for energy transition in Latin America.
With this pilot plant, UNI positions itself as a reference in promoting clean technologies, contributing to the development of solutions that could transform Peru’s energy matrix in the coming years.
Frigerio supports the relocation of a green hydrogen plant in Paysandú
The governor of Entre Ríos, Rogelio Frigerio, expressed his support for the request of the Tierra de Palmares Commonwealth, made up of mayors and communal presidents from various towns in Entre Ríos, to relocate the green hydrogen and synthetic fuels production plant planned by HIF Global in Paysandú, Uruguay. The request arises from concerns about the potential negative impacts that the plant could have on the environment and on the region’s tourism activity.
Local authorities argue that the installation of the plant will directly affect tourism, the main economic activity in the area, due to visual pollution and possible emissions. Through a joint statement, representatives from municipalities in the Colón and San Salvador departments insisted that the project be located in an area where it does not cause environmental or economic harm.
Although they recognize Uruguay’s sovereignty in deciding on its territory, leaders from Entre Ríos emphasize that the plant’s proximity to the region could have direct consequences for riverside communities. For this reason, they consider it essential for the Uruguayan government and investors to take their concerns into account before proceeding with the project installation.
Source: pv magazine.
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