The energy generator’s Pembroke Green Hydrogen project plans to build 100MW of electrolyser capacity on RWE land adjacent to its Pembroke Power Station.
Expected to supply nearby industry with the clean energy carrier through a 1.5km direct pipeline, the company said the planning approval was a “critical step” towards realising the project.
Now, RWE plans to secure government funding ahead of taking a final investment decision (FID).
“With this approval, Wales is positioned at the forefront of the green hydrogen revolution, placing hydrogen at the heart of the energy transition and driving forward innovation in renewable energy,” said Sopna Sury, Chief Operating Officer for Hydrogen at RWE Generation.
“While the UK energy sector has made great progress toward decarbonisation, certain industrial processes remain dependent on fossil fuels and cannot be electrified.
“Green hydrogen provides a vital solution for these industries, and Pembroke Green Hydrogen represents a significant step toward achieving the UK Government’s target of 10GW of green hydrogen capacity by 2030.”
It comes after the Germany energy firm took FID on its 300MW GET H2 Nukleus project in Lingen Germany, in September.
With the first 100MW expected to be commissioned in 2025, RWE anticipates reaching full capacity by 2027.
