ITM Power has landed a significant contract to supply electrolyser technology for two major energy infrastructure projects in Germany.
The deal with Stablegrid Group covers a combined capacity of 710 MW over two projects designed specifically to stabilise the grid.
The projects represent an innovative approach to managing Germany’s increasingly complex electricity grid, with both facilities operating exclusively for grid balancing and smoothing out the mismatches between renewable energy supply and demand.
This “predispatch” system, dubbed “Netzbrücke” or “grid bridge,” aims to dramatically reduce costly grid interventions.
Currently, German taxpayers face annual bills of 2-3 billion Euros due to redispatch operations, according to ITM Power’s update on Friday.
The first project, “Netzbrücke 410,” will see ITM Power deliver a 30 MW green hydrogen production facility in Rüstringen.
The second larger project involves installing 680 MW of indoor electrolyser capacity, with pre-FEED work beginning in January 2026 and a final investment decision expected in 2028.
“Partnering with Stablegrid on these landmark grid balancing projects in Germany reinforces ITM’s position at the forefront of the energy transition in Europe’s largest economy,” said Dennis Schulz, CEO of ITM Power.