Uniper and VNG Handel & Vertrieb GmbH (VNG H&V) have started producing green hydrogen at their 30 MW electrolysis plant at Energiepark Bad Lauchstädt in Germany. The pressurised alkaline electrolyser has a total capacity of 30 MW and consists of three modules, each with a capacity of 10 MW. The project will now move into the next phase, which involves testing how the different components of the facility work together. Furthermore, the industrial use of green hydrogen is planned to begin in 2027.
Both companies are jointly responsible for the construction and operation of the electrolysis plant through their joint venture, Elektrolyse Mitteldeutschland GmbH. While Uniper contributes its experience in developing hydrogen projects across the value chain, VNG H&V is responsible for marketing the hydrogen produced at the facility. It will also support the development of trading and sales structures for green hydrogen.
Earlier, in July 2026, Uniper and Respect Energy signed 6-year power purchase agreements for renewable electricity and guarantees of origin from four new solar projects. The projects include the Pakość, Kłodawa, Domanowo, and Krotoszyce solar facilities, all located in Poland. These projects have a combined installed capacity of 219 MWp.