Lhyfe, a prominent player in the renewable energy sector, has unveiled its latest green and renewable hydrogen production site in Buléon, Brittany, France. The 5MW Lhyfe Bretagne facility is a pioneering venture and marks the first of its kind in the region, positioning itself as one of the two largest in France alongside the Lhyfe Occitanie site, according to the developer.
Primarily catering to the needs of local transport and industrial processes of regional companies, Lhyfe Bretagne will be a key supplier of hydrogen. The inaugural recipient of this hydrogen will be Lorient Agglomération, making it the first urban community in Brittany to benefit from the sustainable energy produced at the site.
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Part of the VHyGO (Great West Hydrogen Valley) project, Lhyfe Bretagne has garnered support from ADEME, emphasizing the growing market demand for green and renewable hydrogen. The project is significant, with a production capacity five times that of the initial site, contributing to Lhyfe's ambitious goal of producing up to 80 tonnes of hydrogen per day by 2026.
The green hydrogen production site utilizes electrolysis of water and relies on renewable electricity, ensuring that the hydrogen generated is entirely carbon-free. Power purchase agreements (PPAs) have been established with renewable electricity producers, including VSB Energies Nouvelles, to secure a sustainable power supply for the site.
Matthieu Guesné, Founder and CEO of Lhyfe, expressed pride in the achievement, stating, “Our site in Buléon, the first green and renewable hydrogen production site to see the day in Brittany and one of the largest sites in France, will soon be able to come into service to decarbonize industry and mobility in the region.”
The launch of Lhyfe Bretagne signifies the commencement of Brittany's hydrogen fuel chain, with Lorient Agglomération poised to introduce its first hydrogen-powered services in the first quarter of 2024. Guesné emphasized the collaborative effort with public and private partners, highlighting the role of the site in providing a viable alternative to fossil fuels from 2024.
