ABB OPTIMAX® Energy Optimizer Optimizing energy costs for green hydrogen production

OPTIMAX® Energy Optimizer

Optimizing energy costs for

green hydrogen production

The green hydrogen industry faces challenges in harnessing renewable energy

efficiently and economically. As the energy sector shifts from a single to multiple

energy source model, optimizing production and consumption of energy is crucial.

OPTIMAX plays a vital role in this transformation.

ABB Ability™ Energy Management - OPTIMAX® maximizes energy value by

strategically managing energy flows and assets. This solution helps implement the

optimal operation of green hydrogen production plants to achieve state-of-the-art

efficiency and safety through modular design.

Our offering

• Predictive optimization of electrolyzers based on hydrogen demand,

renewable energy production, and market schedules

• Real-time control of electrolyzer modules to maximize efficiency and

ensure safety

• Participation in various ancillary service markets, including frequency and

secondary reserves

• Comprehensive monitoring of electrical energy, heat, and mass flows

throughout the process

Benefits

• Enhanced efficiency:

s Utilizes real-time efficiency curves for each Electrolyzer module

s Ensures optimal plant performance across varying setpoints

s Improves efficiency across various Electrolyzer models

• Reduced electrical life cycle costs:

s Up to 20 % savings through optimized electrical source usage

s Considers downstream process obligations for comprehensive optimization

• Improved decision-making:

s Increased transparency with advanced monitoring and reporting

s Facilitates quick identification of improvement areas

s Enables data contextualization for efficient plant operation

s Streamlines regulatory reporting processes