SAN MEA – Green the desert
On a farm in Ras Al Khaimah, an existing photovoltaic energy system is to be expanded with electrolysis, hydrogen storage and a fuel cell — designed for self-sufficient off-grid operation. HydroSolid HIVE G units are planned as the hydrogen storage.
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A modular, self-sufficient hydrogen energy system for decentralised applications is being built in Ras Al Khaimah (United Arab Emirates). The project is to combine agri-photovoltaics with an autonomous off-grid energy system, modern water treatment and intelligent irrigation, so that energy generation and cultivation complement each other.
On the farm, a photovoltaic system generates electricity during the day. The existing Energy Center in a 40-foot container comprises the control system, inverters and a 130 kWh battery storage system; an internet connection is available.
HydroSolid’s contribution
The Energy Center is to be expanded with a hydrogen system comprising electrolysis, storage and a fuel cell. The components required to operate the hydrogen system are installed in an insulated 40-foot container, and the HIVE G hydrogen storage units in a separate 20-foot container.
Key facts and project status
- The opening is planned for 29 October 2026.
- Hydrogen storage: HydroSolid HIVE G, installed in a container.
- The project is ongoing; storage delivery and commissioning will follow.
