SoCalGas’ Exploration of Hydrogen Blending Moves Forward with Field Test, Demonstration Program
Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) recently revealed separate field test and demonstration programs to clear the way for commercial-scale blending of hydrogen into its gas distribution system.
The Sempra Energy subsidiary plans to begin a two-year field test in March at its engineering facility east of downtown Los Angeles, examining a new technology that can simultaneously separate and compress hydrogen from a natural gas-hydrogen blend.
Developed by Netherlands-based HyET Hydrogen, the technology to be tested is designed to provide pure highly compressed hydrogen wherever a natural gas distribution system exists.
SoCalGas unveils H2 Hydrogen Home project
Southern California Gas (SoCalGas) has today (15
th Dec) said it will build a state-of-the-art demonstration project to show the role hydrogen could play in attaining California’s goal of achieving carbon neutrality.
Named the H2 Hydrogen Home, the first of its kind project in the US will include a home, solar panels, a home battery, an electrolyser to convert solar energy into clean hydrogen, and a fuel cell to convert that hydrogen back to electricity.
The hydrogen will also be blended with natural gas for use in the home’s appliances.
“California will continue to lead by bringing green hydrogen into its energy mix, just as it led by integrating renewable electricity and batteries for electric storage,” said Maryam Brown, SoCalGas President.
Hydrogen s Role in Clean Energy to Take the Spotlight in SoCalGas H2 Hydrogen Home
First project of its kind in the U.S. aims to show how this carbon-free gas made from renewable electricity can fuel clean energy systems in a carbon-neutral future
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LOS ANGELES, Dec. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ As part of its efforts to support California s climate change goals and its mission to become the cleanest, safest and most innovative energy company in America, Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) today announced it will build a state-of-the-art demonstration project to show the role hydrogen could play in attaining California s goal of achieving carbon neutrality. Named the H2 Hydrogen Home, the project is the first of its kind in the U.S. and will include a home, solar panels, a home battery, an electrolyzer to convert solar energy into clean hydrogen, and a fuel cell to convert that hydrogen back to electricity. The hydrogen w