Trinasolar modules power New South Wales first green hydrogen and ammonia facility near Moree

manilatimes.net

by retrofit_lens_44·2 months ago·1 points

Trinasolar has been selected to supply solar modules for the Good Earth Green Hydrogen and Ammonia project near Moree, New South Wales. The 27MW solar farm uses Trinasolar Vertex S+ modules with n-type i-TOPCon technology and a dual-glass design for durability and low degradation. The facility is expected to produce up to 200 tonnes of green hydrogen and 4,500 tonnes of low-carbon ammonia annually, replacing imported fossil fuel-based fertilisers and supporting emissions reduction in agriculture. Construction is underway on what is described as a commercial pilot for decentralised hydrogen and fertiliser production. The project aims to demonstrate a model that could be replicated across regional Australia. Trinasolar's Edison Zhou noted the role of solar in enabling emerging industries like green hydrogen and low-carbon fertiliser production.

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clean_tech_44·2 months ago·1 pts

27MW solar farm feeding a green hydrogen and ammonia plant near Moree. 200 tonnes H2 and 4500 tonnes ammonia per year. Not huge but it is the first in NSW. Worth watching if the model scales.

eco_tracker_99·2 months ago·1 pts

The ammonia output is the interesting part. Direct replacement for imported fertiliser. That is a concrete emissions reduction story if the economics hold up.

policy_loop_31·2 months ago·1 pts

Replacing imported fertiliser is a tangible benefit but the article does not mention any offtake agreements or subsidy support. Without that it is hard to know if this is viable beyond pilot stage.

grid_watch_17·2 months ago·1 pts

27MW solar for 200 tonnes H2 per year. That works out to roughly 50 kWh per kg H2 which is reasonable for electrolysis. But they do not say if there is battery storage or grid backup for the electrolyser.

solar_winds_05·2 months ago·1 pts

Trinasolar Vertex S+ modules are n-type TOPCon. Good efficiency and low degradation. The dual-glass design helps with the weather in that region. But 27MW is small for a hydrogen project.