In a bid to catalyze the manufacturing of hydrogen production systems in Sweden for the European market, Metacon and Siemens have inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), propelling the pursuit of sustainable energy solutions.
At the onset of the year, Metacon revealed securing exclusive rights for crafting complete electrolysis plants, hinging on PERIC's cutting-edge technology, particularly in pressurized alkaline electrolysis modules (stacks).
A cornerstone of PERIC's alkaline technology lies in its efficient 5 MW modules, boasting over a decade's worth of operational data. Additionally, Metacon enjoys access to PERIC's recent milestone — the 10 MW module — touted as one of the globe's largest in terms of power and production.
These rights, encompassing most European nations, empower Metacon to harness a proven technology honed over 60 years, paving the way for adaptations to align with stringent European standards concerning safety and automation in hydrogen production.
The collaborative MoU designates Siemens as Metacon's technological ally, leveraging its expertise in delivering a spectrum of products, solutions, and services spanning automation, power distribution, electrification, instrumentation, building technology, and drives.
Moreover, Siemens is poised to lend its expansive array of digital services and software, facilitating optimization, standardization, and simulation throughout the manufacturing and operational phases of hydrogen plants.
Mikael Kraft, Head of Factory Automation and Sales at Siemens Digital Industries, articulated, “Hydrogen is an important piece of the puzzle in the industrial, energy, and transport sectors to become CO2-neutral, and is the focus of Siemens' global investment in Power-to-X. The partnership with Metacon marks a milestone in our quest to create a more sustainable world by, among other things, developing innovative solutions for the energy sector.”
Christer Wikner, CEO and President of Metacon, expressed optimism about the collaboration, affirming, “Metacon has big plans for the investment in the manufacture and sale of large-scale electrolysis plants to, among others, the basic industry, the wind power sector and the transport sector in Europe. I have a hard time imagining a better partner on such a journey than Siemens. With its world-leading portfolio of technology, expertise and long-standing experience of similar projects, this partnership gives us the opportunity to both accelerate and optimize central parts of our unique Gigafactory project.”
