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Green hydrogen: Fuel of the future

Posted on 13 December 202316 May 2025 by tomasz

What is Green Hydrogen?

Green hydrogen refers to hydrogen produced using renewable energy sources such as solar or wind power through the process of water electrolysis. Unlike traditional hydrogen production methods, which rely on fossil fuels, green hydrogen allows for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and the carbon footprint. It is a step towards more sustainable and environmentally friendly hydrogen production, which can significantly contribute to combating climate change and reducing dependence on fossil fuels.

How is green hydrogen produced?

This exciting energy development is generated through water electrolysis, a process that uses electricity from renewable sources (RES), such as wind, solar, or biomass. During electrolysis, pure water is split into hydrogen and oxygen. The hydrogen produced in this way is green because it is not generated using fossil fuels, but rather renewable energy. This is a promising step towards a more sustainable energy future!

3 Advantages of green hydrogen

Green hydrogen, as a form of hydrogen produced using renewable energy sources, offers many benefits:

Cleanliness – Renewable hydrogen is clean and does not emit carbon dioxide or other greenhouse gases during combustion. This is crucial in the fight against climate change and environmental protection.
Versatility – Green hydrogen can be used in many fields. It can power vehicles, heat buildings, store energy, or serve as a raw material for producing other fuels such as ammonia or methanol.
High Energy Density – It is efficient because it has a high energy density. This means more energy can be stored and transported in a smaller space compared to other fuels.
Introducing green hydrogen into our energy ecosystem can contribute to a sustainable future and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Importance of green hydrogen production

The significance of green hydrogen production is crucial for many aspects of the global energy transition and the fight against climate change. It is considered one of the main pillars in achieving climate neutrality. The vision of a sustainable energy future assumes that green hydrogen can play a significant role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions by replacing traditional energy sources.

Challenges in renewable hydrogen production

The International Energy Agency (IEA) highlights that green hydrogen has the potential to cover up to 19% of global energy demand by 2050. However, to achieve this, several technical, political, and economic conditions must be met, including:

Continuous reduction of production and distribution costs of green hydrogen through the development and scaling of appropriate technologies, infrastructure, and markets.
Increasing investment and support from both the public and private sectors to enable large-scale development of green hydrogen projects.
Establishing common standards and regulations for the quality, safety, and sustainability of green hydrogen production and use at both national and international levels.

In this way, green hydrogen can become a strategic element of the future global energy infrastructure, contributing to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and the achievement of sustainable development goals.

Hydrogen Storage Tanks at a Wind Farm

Green hydrogen international – the fuel of the future in Global Energy

Renewable hydrogen is an innovative energy resource with the potential to change the face of global energy. Its production and use can have a huge impact on reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving the quality of life for people worldwide. As a company engaged in the Climate Tech sector, we aim to set new standards in sustainable development and actively promote green hydrogen as a key element of the energy transition.

Electrum and the energy revolution

Our role as a participant in this energy revolution does not end with declarations – we are involved in practical actions that accelerate the development of green hydrogen infrastructure in Poland. We support innovative R&D projects aimed at improving the efficiency of green hydrogen production and distribution. Our partnerships, both nationally and internationally, allow us to collaborate with leading scientific institutions, technology companies, and governments to jointly develop green hydrogen infrastructure.

Learn About Our Mission: Who We Are – Electrum Holding

Summary – Is it worth investing in green hydrogen?

We are convinced that investing in green hydrogen is not only a step toward achieving climate goals but also an opportunity to create new jobs, develop modern technologies, and increase energy independence in many regions. Therefore, we strive to raise public awareness of the benefits of green hydrogen and promote its widespread use in various sectors of the economy.

Through our commitment to the development of green hydrogen, we aim to be a driving force in the energy transition, bringing real benefits both to the natural environment and society as a whole. We believe that green hydrogen is a key element in the fight against climate change and an essential component on the path to a sustainable energy future.

Energy That Blows: The Potential of Wind Farms in Poland

Posted on 8 December 202316 May 2025 by tomasz

The Potential of Wind Farms in Poland

Today, we will take a look at the potential of wind farms in Poland. Wind is one of the cleanest and cheapest sources of renewable energy. In Poland, where over 70% of electricity comes from coal, the development of wind farms could be a key step toward a green transition and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Wind farms are groups of wind power plants that use wind energy to generate electricity. How great is the wind energy potential in Poland, and what are the benefits of building wind farms?

Potential to Install Over 50 GW of Wind Power by 2050

According to a report by the Polish Wind Energy Association (PWEA), Poland has the potential to install over 50 GW of wind power onshore and offshore by 2050. This means that wind could cover over 40% of the country’s electricity demand. Currently, Poland has around 6 GW of onshore wind capacity and plans to build another 11 GW offshore by 2030. This makes Poland one of the leaders in wind energy development in the region.

Benefits of Building Wind Farms on Different Levels

The Construction of Wind Farms brings many benefits for the economy, environment, and society. First of all, wind farms are a source of cheap and stable energy that is not dependent on fossil fuel prices. According to PWEA:

the cost of generating wind energy onshore is about 200 PLN/MWh,
offshore about 300 PLN/MWh,
while the cost of coal-based energy is about 350 PLN/MWh.

Read more about Wind Farm Construction

CO₂ Emissions Reduction by Wind Farms

Secondly, wind farms help reduce CO₂ emissions and other pollutants that negatively affect human health and the climate. According to PWEA, in 2019, onshore wind farms avoided over 14 million tons of CO₂ emissions, which equals the annual emissions of over 7 million passenger cars.

Potential to Create Many New Jobs

Thirdly, wind farms create new jobs and income for local communities. According to PWEA, in 2019, the wind energy sector employed over 12,000 people, and by 2030 it could create over 77,000 new jobs. Additionally, wind farms pay local taxes and fees that can be used for the development of infrastructure, education, culture, and environmental protection.

The Vast Potential of Wind Farms in Poland – Summary

Wind farms are therefore an important element in building renewable energy sources (RES) in Poland, with the goal to increase the share of renewable energy to 23% by 2030 and to 50% by 2050. To achieve this, appropriate policy and regulation are needed to support investment and social acceptance of wind farms. Some of the challenges facing the industry include legal restrictions, bureaucracy, social resistance, and lack of grid infrastructure.

That’s why dialogue and cooperation between all stakeholders are necessary, including the government, local authorities, investors, operators, NGOs, and residents. Only this way can we harness the full potential of the energy in the wind.

The Sun above Vistula river: Photovoltaic Development in Poland

Posted on 30 November 202329 May 2025 by tomasz

Dynamic development of photovoltaics in Poland

Photovoltaics in Poland is one of the fastest-growing sectors of renewable energy, and also one of the most cost-effective ways to reduce electricity expenses for businesses.

Environmental and economic benefits of photovoltaic farms

The development of photovoltaics in Poland, from the perspective of companies and industry, is an investment that brings many benefits—both economic and environmental. Here are some of them:

Reduction of electricity bills by up to 90%. On average, electricity costs account for around 20% of a company’s total expenses. Photovoltaics allows for self-production of energy, which is cheaper and more stable than energy from the grid.
Increased energy independence and supply security. Photovoltaics ensures business continuity even in the event of grid failures. Thanks to energy storage, surplus energy can be stored for internal use.
Improved company image and environmental awareness. Photovoltaics is one of the cleanest and most environmentally friendly ways to generate energy. By using photovoltaics, a company demonstrates its commitment to climate protection and CO2 emissions reduction.

Also check out: Solar power installations – Electrum

Photovoltaics for companies

The development of photovoltaics for companies in Poland operates similarly to installations for single-family homes, with a few differences. Depending on the capacity and type of installation, companies can benefit from one of the following solutions:

RES micro-installations with capacity below 150 kWp – for smaller businesses. Surplus energy can be settled with the grid (net metering or net billing).
Small RES installations from 150 kWp to 1 MWp – e.g., for hotels or sanatoriums. Energy can be sold to the grid based on a PPA (Power Purchase Agreement).
RES installations over 1 MWp – for manufacturing plants. Energy can be sold under the RES auction support system.

Return on investment and forecasts

Photovoltaics for companies is an investment that pays off on average within 7 years, and in some cases even sooner. According to the report “Photovoltaics Market in Poland 2022,” depending on the scenario, the market could grow by as much as 343% compared to 2021, reaching 34.1 GWp of cumulative capacity by 2027. This growth is driven by rising electricity prices, the development of the prosumer market, government and EU support, and growing ecological awareness. Photovoltaics in Poland is becoming not just a beneficial, but a necessary solution for business.

Electrum photovoltaic farms – Our projects

We have currently commissioned PV installations with a total capacity of nearly 2 MWp and hold approximately 25% of the market share in the Polish photovoltaic farm sector. Feel free to explore our completed projects here:

Photovoltaic farms

Climate-Tech: Revolutionising Climate Technology

Posted on 28 November 202323 May 2025 by tomasz

Climate-Tech Technologies

Climate-Tech is a new trend in the technology sector aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and adapting to climate change. It encompasses a wide range of solutions, including renewable energy, energy storage, low-emission transport, sustainable agriculture, smart buildings, circular economy practices, and more.

Growth of the Global Climate Tech Market

The revolution in Climate Tech is driven by growing social and political awareness of climate change threats, as well as technological advancements and the decreasing costs of certain technologies. According to a PwC report, the global Climate-Tech market grew from $418 billion in 2013 to over $600 billion in 2019, with an annual growth rate of 13%.

Potential

Climate Tech technologies have the potential not only to reduce environmental impact but also to create new economic and social opportunities. For example, the International Energy Agency suggests that a transition to clean energy could create over 40 million jobs by 2050. Additionally, Climate-Tech can improve quality of life by providing clean air, water, food, and health benefits.

Climate-Tech Revolution – Summary

Climate-Tech is not just a technical issue but also a cultural and social one. To fully realize the potential of Climate Tech, collaboration across different sectors, regions, and countries is essential, along with the engagement of communities and consumers. Climate Tech technologies offer a way to combat climate change and an opportunity to create a better world for current and future generations.

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