Topsoe, Skovgaard, Vestas open dynamic ammonia plant in Denmark
By on August 30, 2024
Click to learn more about the “dynamic” renewable ammonia plant just opened by Topsoe, Skovgaard Energy and Vestas. Source: Topsoe.
This week, the trio inaugurated their “dynamic” renewable ammonia plant in Ramme, Denmark. By coupling renewable energy generation directly to electrolytic hydrogen and ammonia production, the facility aims to demonstrate cost-effective, fluctuating ammonia production based on variable power inputs. Alkaline electrolysers will be provided by Nel, and power will be provided by 50 MW of solar panels, and 12 MW of existing Vestas wind turbines. Plant operations will shortly begin.
With this new facility, we are taking an important step, which will benefit both Denmark and the rest of the world. We need to continue the development of green alternatives for energy-intensive industries and long-distance transportation with research, innovation and action. This project is a unique example of going from good intentions to actively supporting the energy transition.
Kim Hedegaard, CEO Power-to-X at Topsoe in his organisation’s official press release, 27 Aug 2024
We have achieved a milestone in Denmark. Until today, we have been able to supply plenty of green power to the power grid, but we have not been able to store it or convert it to the needs of industry. We are now able to do just that, when we turn green electricity into green ammonia.
Niels Erik Madsen, CEO at Skovgaard Energy in Topsoe’s official press release, 27 Aug 2024
The demonstration project received funding from the Danish Energy Technology Development and Demonstration Program (EUDP). Together with Mintal Hydrogen, Topsoe also plans to establish a similar facility in Batou, China. Powered by Inner Mongolia’s GWs of already-installed wind and solar capacity, this China facility will also demonstrate flexible, cost-effective production.