Green Hydrogen Solutions for Saxony
Your Partner for Green Hydrogen Solutions in Saxony
In the heart of Germany's high-tech transformation, VIRDI develops integrated green hydrogen solutions to power the future of Saxony. We harness the state's growing renewable energy resources, particularly from revitalized post-mining landscapes, to build the infrastructure for a decarbonized future. We provide clean hydrogen as a vital feedstock and fuel for the "Silicon Saxony" microelectronics cluster and the state's advanced manufacturing sector.
Secure your future with clean energy. Harness the power of green hydrogen to replace fossil-based feedstocks and fuels in your operations. By making the shift today, you not only reduce carbon emissions and environmental impact but also ensure long-term energy security and cost stability. Position your business at the forefront of global sustainability and innovation—demonstrating leadership, resilience, and a commitment to a cleaner, smarter future.
Power the future of clean logistics. We are building the infrastructure that makes zero-emission transport possible—delivering green hydrogen to fuel heavy-duty trucks and producing sustainable e-fuels for aviation and freight. By enabling major logistics hubs such as Leipzig/Halle Airport to transition away from fossil fuels, we create scalable solutions that cut emissions, strengthen supply chains, and set new global standards for efficiency and sustainability.
Actively shape the Strukturwandel (structural change) in your community. We partner with you to develop local electrolyzer capacity, turning your renewable energy assets and post-mining landscapes into a high-value, storable commodity
Why Green Hydrogen is a Strategic Imperative for Saxony
Green hydrogen is the key to a climate-neutral future for Saxony's powerful economy. For this hub of global industry and innovation, building a hydrogen economy is essential for long-term prosperity and competitiveness.
Powering "Silicon Saxony" As Europe's premier location for the semiconductor industry, "Silicon Saxony" has a massive and growing demand for 24/7, reliable green electricity and specialty gases. Green hydrogen provides the clean energy and high-purity feedstock these global technology leaders need to decarbonize their sensitive manufacturing processes and maintain their competitive edge.
Driving a Successful "Strukturwandel" As Saxony transitions from its legacy of lignite (brown coal) mining, clean technologies are the key to a successful economic transformation. Green hydrogen projects create new, high-value uses for post-mining land, generate sustainable income for communities in regions like Lusatia, and are a powerful symbol of a modern, green industrial future.
Harnessing Unique Renewable Potential Saxony has excellent solar potential, especially on its vast post-mining landscapes, and strong wind resources in the Erzgebirge (Ore Mountains). Green hydrogen is the perfect way to capture and store this energy, creating a stable and reliable supply for the state's industry.
Implementing Saxony's Ambitious Hydrogen Strategy The state government of Saxony is actively promoting the development of a hydrogen economy with its own dedicated strategy. We develop concrete projects that align with this vision, turning state-level policy into real-world, economically viable assets that strengthen the regional economy.
VIRDI has the international project development experience to help realize Saxony's vision for a thriving hydrogen economy.
A Power-to-X project contains a complex value chain that requires expert management at every stage. VIRDI provides end-to-end oversight, ensuring that we can efficiently convert green electricity into a valuable, sustainable product within Saxony's industrial ecosystem.
Every successful hydrogen project begins with securing vast quantities of low-cost renewable electricity. Our projects are primarily powered by the state's large-scale solar farms (especially on post-mining sites) and wind parks, providing the foundation for competitive hydrogen production.
In modern, utility-scale electrolysis plants, we use this green power to split water into its constituent parts: oxygen and high-purity green hydrogen (H₂). This process is the core of green hydrogen production.
The green hydrogen can be utilized directly by local industry or serve as a building block for derivative products. These "e-fuels," such as sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), are essential for decarbonizing sectors like air freight.
VIRDI steers the entire journey, from the initial site analysis and defining the use case in Saxony, through all permitting, financing, and construction, all the way to the long-term, profitable operation of the facility.
Why Partner with VIRDI for Your Hydrogen Project in Saxony?
Choosing the right partner is the most critical decision in a hydrogen project. With VIRDI, you benefit from a unique combination of local expertise, financial strength, and a partnership-based approach.
End-to-End Project Management We oversee the entire value chain, from securing cost-effective renewable energy to structuring offtake agreements for the final green product. This integrated approach maximizes efficiency and returns for all stakeholders.
Proven Implementation Experience Our first-of-a-kind e-methanol plant in Spain (commissioning in 2027) demonstrates our ability to take complex Power-to-X projects from the drawing board to reality. This hands-on experience is invaluable in navigating the complexities of large-scale hydrogen projects.
Strong International Pipeline A project pipeline of 820 MW of electrolyzer capacity across diverse markets gives us and our partners investment security and valuable lessons in scaling. This international experience allows us to bring global best practices to our projects in Saxony.
A Laser Focus on Economic Viability We develop projects where renewable energy is most affordable, creating a competitive foundation for green hydrogen products. We apply this global expertise to designing projects that fit the specific economic context of the high-demand industrial market in Saxony.
We have streamlined our development process into four clear and simple phases, ensuring transparency and partnership at every step.
The journey begins when you contact us. We work with you to analyze your specific needs and define the most economically and technically sound application for green hydrogen in your business context.
Our team designs the overall technical concept, including the electrolyzer, logistics, and any potential further processing. We then provide a detailed financial forecast to ensure the project's viability.
We manage all complex permitting procedures for your project in Saxony and leverage our strong financial partnerships to structure and secure the complete project financing.
Our project management team oversees the construction and commissioning of the entire Power-to-X facility, right through to the production of the first molecules of green hydrogen.
Shape the Decarbonization of Germany's High-Tech Heartland!
Green hydrogen is no longer a distant vision; it's a critical economic factor for today and tomorrow. Contact us for a strategic consultation and discover how your company or community can become a leader in the hydrogen economy of Saxony.
Frequently Asked Questions
Power-to-X describes the process of converting electricity ("Power") into another substance ("X"). This "X" can be hydrogen gas (Power-to-Gas), a liquid fuel like methanol (Power-to-Liquid), or another chemical like ammonia.
Hydrogen is classified as "green" only when it is produced via water electrolysis powered exclusively by renewable energy sources, like wind or solar. The process is therefore free of CO₂ emissions. This is in contrast to "grey" hydrogen, which is made from fossil fuels.
In Saxony, it is especially critical for the "Silicon Saxony" microelectronics cluster, the automotive industry, chemical production, and as a feedstock for producing Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAFs) for logistics hubs like Leipzig/Halle Airport.
These are climate-neutral fuels produced using green hydrogen. For logistics, this includes pure hydrogen for fuel-cell trucks, as well as e-methanol or e-ammonia for shipping, and e-kerosene (a type of SAF) for the air freight sector.
The business case for green hydrogen is improving rapidly, driven by the falling costs of renewable power and rising carbon pricing. Its viability in any specific application depends on the cost of electricity and the scale of the project. We design our projects from the outset to maximize economic returns