In collaboration with the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Czech Republic, the ELVRIS project investigates the integration of electrolyzers into ancillary service markets. The core challenge is to ensure that hydrogen production remains fully compliant with RFNBO (Renewable Fuels of Non-Biological Origin) standards while simultaneously providing grid stability services.

The first achievement of the project is the development of a high-fidelity digital twin of the electrolyzer. This flexible model allows for high-resolution simulations on a second-by-second timescale, effectively proving the technology’s dynamic capability to fulfill the strict requirements of ancillary services.

Regarding the operational question, work is focused on solving a complex optimization problem to maximize revenue from green hydrogen production while providing grid flexibility. This involves developing control systems designed to balance these dual objectives. The solution requires securing maximum profits without exceeding the technical limits of the electrolyzer or losing its green certification.

By validating these control strategies within a simulation environment that mirrors real-world conditions, the ELVRIS project helps define the future strategy for the development of hydrogen sources and the deployment of hydrogen technologies within the power industry of the Czech Republic.