Qair Energy plans to establish a Hydrogen Ammonia production facility at Grundartangi, in Western Iceland, utilizing excess energy from the grid and wind energy from planned wind farms across Iceland. The proposed facility will have a total production capacity of 840 MW, implemented in three phases of 280 MW each. The first phase is expected to be operational by 2028.
Qair Aurora
A new Hydrogen and Ammonia production plant in Iceland
European renewable Energy company, Qair, aims to establish a sustainable hydrogen production facility that blends with the Icelandic landscape with the potential of green energy export to mainland Europe. Wtih a final capacity of 840 MW the flexible production can follow either the available energy in the power system or the production of energy from the planned wind farms.
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- Qair Energy
- Client
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- COQI
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- Location
- Grundartangi, Iceland
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- Year
- 2024 -
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- Size
- 133.750 m²
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- Architect
- Arkitema
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- Landscape
- Arkitema
By drawing inspiration from the natural beauty of the aurora borealis and the Icelandic landscape, the facility aims to be a model of how industrial infrastructure can be thoughtfully integrated into its natural surroundings, creating a harmonious balance between energy production and environmental conservation. The project places a strong emphasis on minimizing its environmental impact while maintaining aesthetic integration with the surrounding landscape. When developing large facilities in a sensitive context, it requires an understanding of the ecological qualities in the area. Here we needed to consider how not to disturb or alter the existing qualities in an almost untouched landscape.
The wavy shape of the structure draws inspiration from the aurora borealis that is a frequent visitor on the Islandic night sky.
By assisting Qair in their pursuit for the best possible utilisation of renewable energy, Arkitema and COWI have aided the company in designing a facility for green hydrogen and ammonia production, plant optimization, and a visual design of the facility.The first phase of the project has been developed in close collaboration with Qair and COWI specialists.
