ERM initiated offshore trials earlier this month in southwest Wales, UK, to test elements of its Dolphyn Hydrogen process.
Tests are taking place in a floating marine environment in Pembroke Port.
The process combines electrolysis, desalination and hydrogen production on a floating wind platform. Produced hydrogen is sent to shore via a pipeline for use in power generation, transport, industrial applications and heating.
No electrical connection is needed, and the process is said to open a path to low-carbon energy generation without associated grid constraints or consumption of energy from other renewable energy sources.
The development has support from the UK government’s Department for Energy Security and Net Zero. To date it has secured more than £8 million (US$10.3 million) of funding.
To support the current deployment, ERM’s team has incorporated a digital twin using the company’s emissions.AI SaaS software, designed to help operations teams optimize the energy efficiency of their facilities and minimize emissions.
