Pioneering Green Hydrogen Plant in the Midwest Begins Operations in Mato Grosso do Sul
- Assessoria de Comunicação
- Apr 27
- 3 min read
The industrial pilot project, the result of a partnership between UFMS, RBCIP and GWE, has the capacity to produce 2kg of hydrogen per hour
Installed at the University Campus of the Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul, in Campo Grande, the plant is already operating for demonstration and industrial production, integrating teaching, research, entrepreneurship and innovation. The pioneering and innovative initiative in the Central-West region of Brazil is focused on the production of clean and renewable energy, from the separation of the water molecule (H₂O), using electrical energy from solar sources and water. The plant has the capacity to produce one ton of hydrogen per month and positions UFMS and Mato Grosso do Sul at the forefront of the energy transition and green hydrogen research in the country, through the UFMS Multiuser Laboratory for Studies on Green Hydrogen - H2V+.
The rector of UFMS, Camila Ítavo, states that the Green Hydrogen Plant places Science as the great protagonist of development for the state and the country. “It is a clear demonstration that the University is a breeding ground for innovative projects that bring transformations to our society, taking the lead in relevant discussions for the world. It is a significant step that also brings the public-private partnership to its success”, she said. In addition, the pilot project will expand the education of students and offer training for industries and researchers in the region and throughout the country.
The project has private investment from Green World Energy Hydrogen Ltda (GWE), an energy and sustainability company, in partnership with the Brazilian Certification, Research and Innovation Network (RBCIP). Professor Marcelo Fiche, project coordinator at RBCIP, explains that to help reduce one of the bottlenecks in the activity in Brazil, which is the lack of specialized labor to operate green hydrogen plants and their derivatives, 500 specialists, such as professors and engineers, will be trained at the facilities each year to work in the Brazilian and international markets. He adds that Brazil should use its natural sources to produce, in addition to green hydrogen, products from H2V that generate additional value in the commercialization of commodities. “In the domestic market, there are opportunities for decarbonization for several important industrial sectors, such as cement, steel, food, fertilizers, petrochemicals, among others,” says Fiche.
UFMS is the largest higher education institution in Mato Grosso do Sul, with more than 45 thousand undergraduate, master's, doctoral and specialization students, in addition to more than 4 thousand employees and collaborators.
Learn More about the Midwest Green Hydrogen Industrial Pilot Project
How will the plant work?
The plant will operate based on a system composed of:
Solar panels: generation of renewable electrical energy;
Electrolyzer: equipment that performs water electrolysis, separating hydrogen and oxygen;
Control and monitoring system: which will allow remote monitoring and data analysis for scientific and technological purposes.
What are the main benefits?
Strengthening the public-private investment partnership at UFMS;
Training of students and technicians specialized in renewable energies;
Generation of knowledge and technological innovation with potential for industrial application;
Reducing the carbon footprint and encouraging regional sustainable development;
Integration with other energy sources, such as biomethane, for research into clean fuel blends;
Consolidation of UFMS as a national reference in clean energy and smart cities.
What are the business opportunities from the plant?
1. Hydrogen Blends with Biomethane or Natural Gas:
Research and testing of sustainable mixtures for use in generators, vehicles or boilers.
2. Experimental filling station:
Development of infrastructure to supply vehicles with hydrogen and/or biomethane.
3. Development of fuel cells:
Innovation projects aimed at converting hydrogen into electrical energy for mobility or stationary generation.
4. Hydrogen as a carrier for green fertilizers and synthetic fuels:
Research on the production of green ammonia, methanol and e-fuels for agribusiness and export.
5. Educational applications and technological demonstrations:
Creation of a “living laboratory” for technical visits, educational projects, events and interactive exhibitions.
6. Open innovation with startups:
Launch of technological challenges, notices and incubation of energy solutions in the UFMS innovation ecosystem.
What are the roles of partners?
UFMS: responsible for academic and scientific coordination, physical structure, training of human resources and integration with teaching and research programs.
RBCIP (Brazilian Certification, Research and Innovation Network): responsible for coordination with companies, municipalities and sustainable urban development programs.
GWE (Green World Energy): partner company responsible for the total investment in the acquisition of the Plant, support in the operation of the system and transfer of technological knowledge.
More information :
Social and Scientific Communication Agency - Agecom/UFMS
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