Renewables developer Doral Energy has signed a strategic purchase agreement with an Israeli green hydrogen technology company.
Doral has secured access to 200MW of H2Pro’s systems for its projects in Europe, the United States and Israel and will purchase minimum quantities subject to the E-TAC technology’s performance.
The agreement builds on the companies’ plan to develop a 400kW pilot in 2023 in Kibbutz Yotvata, Israel.
In the project, which is supported by the Israeli Ministry of Energy, green hydrogen will be produced by H2Pro’s E-TAC technology.
H2Pro’s technology, known as E-TAC (Electrochemical – Thermally Activated Chemical), uses electricity to split water into hydrogen and oxygen.
However, unlike electrolysis, hydrogen and oxygen are produced at separate steps, eliminating the need for a membrane.
Doral is developing a photovoltaic plant which will produce electricity for the project and the hydrogen will be blended with natural gas for use in the nearby Yotvata dairy factory.
Alongside its partners, Doral is also leading the efforts to develop a subsequent project extension for a 30MW Hydrogen hub based on H2Pro’s technology.
After these first projects, H2Pro will continue supplying E-TAC electrolyzers according to the agreement until 2030.
“As part of our Green Energy strategy, we are tapping into the green molecules’ world with various applications such as producing green and clean hydrogen to support the decarbonization efforts of our corporate partners.
“The collaboration with H2Pro will not only diversify and secure our supply chains but also demonstrate best-in-class green hydrogen production in competitive pricing,” said Yaki Noyman, CEO of Doral.