Reichenau hydropower plant, Switzerland

26th May 2023 By: Sheila Barradas - Creamer Media Research Coordinator & Senior Deputy Editor

Reichenau hydropower plant, Switzerland

Photo by: Axpo

Name of the Project
Reichenau hydropower plant.

Location
Domat/Ems, Switzerland.

Project Owner/s
Axpo and Rhiienergie.

Project Description
Axpo and Rhiienergie are building a hydrogen production facility at the Reichenau hydropower plant.

The 2.5 MW plant will produce about 350 t/y of green hydrogen.

This corresponds to about 1.5-million litres of diesel fuel that the Canton of Grisons and the neighbouring Rhine valley will be able to save.

Potential Job Creation
Not stated.

Capital Expenditure
Swfr8-billion.

Planned Start/End Date
The project is expected to start in the second half of 2023.

Latest Developments
None stated.

Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
None stated.

Contact Details for Project Information
Axpo, tel +41 56 200 31 11 or email info@axpo.com.
Rhiienergie, tel +41 81 650 22 50 or email info@rhiienergie.ch.