INNIO Group receives “H2-Readiness” certification from TÜV SÜD for its Jenbacher Type 4 and 6 hydrogen product line and the associated concept to operate power plants on 100% hydrogen.
- The INNIO Group receives the “H2-Readiness” certification from TÜV SÜD for its Jenbacher Type 4 and 6 hydrogen product line and the associated concept to operate power plants on 100% hydrogen
- This independent certification increases investment security for companies and municipalities during the transition to net zero
- The Jenbacher hydrogen engine power plant concept makes fast, efficient, and future-proof energy supply possible
The INNIO Group (INNIO*) has received “H2-Readiness” certification from TÜV SÜD for its Jenbacher* engine power plant concept. This certification highlights how an investment in hydrogen-ready Jenbacher cogeneration systems is an investment in a clean energy future. The concept enables both the conversion of existing Jenbacher power plants to hydrogen (H2) and the planning of new hydrogen-ready Jenbacher power plants. As a result, they can make an important contribution to a secure, affordable, and climate-friendly supply of power and heat.
Offering communities and companies a high degree of investment security, this first stage of TÜV SÜD certification attests the “H2-Readiness” of INNIO’s plant concept based on the Jenbacher Type 4 and 6 product lines. INNIO is the world’s first company to offer energy solutions based on a “H2-Readiness” concept certified by TÜV SÜD for new engine power plants and for converting existing power plants to run on 100% hydrogen.
Dr. Andreas Kunz, chief technology officer of the INNIO Group, said:
We are ‘Ready for H2,’ and the independent certification from TÜV SÜD provides even more investment security for companies and municipalities,
“Hydrogen-ready energy solutions secure our energy supply of tomorrow.”
Ferdinand Neuwieser, CEO of TÜV SÜD Industrie Service GmbH, said:
Our ‘H2-Readiness’ certification guideline enables engine manufacturers, plant operators, and insurers to apply a standardized and transparent evaluation framework,
TÜV SÜD took the contributions of the INNIO Group’s experts and other key players in the industry into account in a peer-review process to develop the certification guideline.
The certification covers a complete engine power plant with all relevant subsystems. It does not refer exclusively to new “H2-Ready” engine power plants, but also defines a roadmap for retrofitting existing plants – from gradual admixing to pure hydrogen operation.
TÜV SÜD’s certification of an “H2-Ready” engine power plant consists of three stages and three corresponding certifications: During the bidding phase, a Concept Certification is issued for the conceptual design including all boundary conditions. INNIO is the first manufacturer worldwide to receive this Concept Certificate. In the implementation phase of a specific project, a Project Certificate is issued based on the final plant design and its specifications. Finally, a Transition Certificate evaluates the conversion/retrofitting of an existing engine power plant to hydrogen operation. This third stage also includes a review of the retrofit measures and their impact on safety and performance. The certification offered by TÜV SÜD can be applied to a wide range of engine power plants.
INNIO is a pioneer in the field of hydrogen with its technology designed for gas and hydrogen mixtures. With its Jenbacher “Ready for H2”** technology, INNIO is also one of the first companies to offer engines in the 1 MW class that can operate on 100% hydrogen. As of 2025, the entire Jenbacher product portfolio will be rolled out for operation with 100% hydrogen. Due to their huge operational flexibility and short start-up times, Jenbacher energy solutions are essential for stabilizing energy systems that are increasingly dependent on volatile renewable energy sources.
*) INNIO, Jenbacher, Waukesha, and myPlant are trademarks of the INNIO Group or one of its affiliates. All other trademarks and company names are the property of their respective owners.
**) In general, “Ready for H2” Jenbacher units can be converted to operate on up to 100% hydrogen in the future. Details on the cost and timeline for a future conversion may vary and need to be clarified individually.
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INNIO Group receives “H2-Readiness” certification from TÜV SÜD for its Jenbacher Type 4 and 6 hydrogen product line and the associated concept to operate power plants on 100% hydrogen. source