Yes – and that is a decisive advantage for the constant availability of green hydrogen. The automated control of electrolyzers not only increases efficiency, but also operational safety. Processes such as pressure regulation, gas purification, or valve control can be intelligently connected in a decentralized or centralized manner.
With the global expansion of high-quality hydrogen, the requirements for quality, safety, and speed in production are also increasing. Anyone who wants to produce hydrogen in large quantities today must rely on high availability, repeat accuracy, and complete documentation – classic strengths of automated systems. When using renewable energy sources in particular, precise control and regulation of the media flows ensures that production is optimally adapted to the volatile energy supply at all times.
The technical, safety-related, and normative hurdles in hydrogen production are high. Pressure, temperature, explosive atmosphere: This is where expertise is called for. Festo supports you and shows you solutions that cover all relevant requirements: from ATEX-compliant configuration to safe implementation in the respective Ex zones. This is how hydrogen production in line with standards is achieved worldwide.
The answer is simple: Very safe. Hydrogen is highly reactive, highly flammable, and difficult to detect – which is why functional safety plays a central role. For example, systems must be certifiable according to the international standard IEC 61508 (SIL) in order to protect people, the environment, and the plant. Festo offers both individual components and complete automation solutions that are designed for functional safety – with high reliability during operation.
Not if it is produced efficiently. Automation saves energy during production, reduces high maintenance costs and enables continuous operation – even in energy-intensive industries such as chemicals, steel, or cement. In combination with renewable energies, this creates an economically viable model for sustainable production. After all, the more affordable hydrogen is, the better it is for these industries. An additional advantage: Companies make an active contribution to decarbonization and at the same time benefit from a positive image on the market.
Watch the video "From green hydrogen to long distance" to see how hydrogen is becoming a natural part of our everyday lives.
Whether a modular electrolyzer or a large-scale industrial project: We accompany you from planning to commissioning. With decentrally integrated components or central control cabinet solutions that are precisely tailored to your application. Festo delivers much more than just technology – we actively support you in building your contribution to the hydrogen economy: safely, efficiently, and sustainably.
☑ Automation solutions for centralized & decentralized systems
☑ Expertise in functional safety (IEC 61508 / SIL)
☑ Worldwide experience in hydrogen production
☑ Solutions for energy-intensive industries
☑ Support with standards and certifications
☑ Consulting, components, control cabinets – everything from a single source