CHN Energy's Guohua Energy Investment Limited has successfully connected the Rudong Integrated Photovoltaic (PV)-Hydrogen-Storage Project to the grid, marking a significant milestone in China's pursuit of renewable energy advancements.

Located on the coastal tidal flats of the Yudong Reclamation Area in Rudong County, Jiangsu Province, the project integrates PV power generation in the region, hydrogen production and refuelling, alongside energy storage. The expansive development spans a total of 287 hectares and has a total capacity of 400 MW.

Key infrastructure at the project site includes a newly constructed 220 kV onshore booster station, a 60 MW / 120 MWh energy storage facility, and a hydrogen production and refuelling station with capacities of 1,500 cubic metres per hour and 500 kilogrammes per day, respectively when fully operational.

The project is being seen as a major step forward in hydrogen power development for Beijing as it underscores China’s oft-stated commitment to hydrogen energy as a cornerstone of its clean energy transition. Hydrogen power in the country is increasingly being viewed as a critical component in reducing carbon emissions, particularly in sectors such as transportation, heavy industry and energy storage; all huge emitters of carbon in China.

Already a global leader in renewable energy deployment, particularly solar, China is now accelerating its hydrogen development strategy through a number of large-scale projects and policy initiatives. The nation has set ambitious targets, including producing 100,000 to 200,000 tonnes of green hydrogen annually by as early as the end of the current year as well as achieving carbon neutrality by 2060.

Projects like Rudong thus highlight the country’s ability to integrate cutting-edge renewable energy technologies with practical applications, positioning hydrogen as a viable alternative to fossil fuels.