The Paris Agreement set targets to limit global warming to 2C above  pre-industrial levels, but this will require a major shift in the way we produce energy. Green hydrogen has, therefore, become an increasing focus for governments who see it as an important way to meet their climate commitments.  

Green hydrogen is produced using clean energy sources like nuclear , wind and solar and is expected to play a critical role in decarbonising hard-to-abate industrial processes such as chemical and steel production. But its use has fallen behind expectations because of the high cost of developing major hydrogen plants on greenfield sites.

Industries can’t afford these costs and passing them on to customers may not be practical in the short term. Because of this, the focus is now switching to smaller, modular hydrogen generators that can be bolted on to  existing plants and scaled up more gradually. These prefabricated units can be easily transported and assembled on site, simplifying construction and reducing installation time.

But to be successful they must be safe, flexible and easily integrated into existing processes. Rotork electric actuators can play a significant role because of the wide range of specifications available to support integration and their ability to speak the language of a plant’s existing systems. They also enhance safety, increase process efficiency, reduce emissions, minimise maintenance, and increase equipment lifetime and operator profitability.