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El Tubo

Public information about this hydrogen project, including status, location, and technical detail.

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10 sourced values · 2 earlier records · 10 secondary context values

Sourced valueEarlier record, source not yet verifiedSecondary research context

StatusDEMOEarlier record
Original source not yet verified
CountrySpainConfidence: Reported
Source: Acta : Hydrogen Generator demonstrated by Abengoa
Capacity0.003 MWEarlier record
Original source not yet verified
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Project Identity and Location

Public NameEl TuboConfidence: Reported
Source: Acta : Hydrogen Generator demonstrated by Abengoa
Site NamePalmas Altas campus, SevilleConfidence: Reported
Source: Acta : Hydrogen Generator demonstrated by Abengoa

Project Purpose and Configuration

Componentsphotovoltaic solar panels, ACTA EL500 electrolyser, metal hydride canisters, Ballard fuel cellConfidence: Reported
Source: Acta : Hydrogen Generator demonstrated by Abengoa
Configuration DetailPhotovoltaic electricity is converted to hydrogen by the ACTA EL500 electrolyser; hydrogen is stored onsite in metal hydride canisters and can be converted back to electricity through a Ballard fuel cell.Confidence: Reported
Source: Acta : Hydrogen Generator demonstrated by Abengoa
Final UseDemonstration of hydrogen conversion back to electricity through a Ballard fuel cell; the project is described as reducing grid electricity consumption.Confidence: Reported
Source: Acta : Hydrogen Generator demonstrated by Abengoa
Power Sourcephotovoltaic solar panelsConfidence: Reported
Source: Acta : Hydrogen Generator demonstrated by Abengoa
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Producthydrogen (H2)Confidence: Reported
Source: Acta : Hydrogen Generator demonstrated by Abengoa
Project Typedemonstration projectConfidence: Reported
Source: Acta : Hydrogen Generator demonstrated by Abengoa
TechnologyACTA EL500 electrolyser with Ballard fuel cellConfidence: Reported
Source: Acta : Hydrogen Generator demonstrated by Abengoa

Secondary research context

Tracker snapshots are supporting research, not verified project facts. They stay separate from the sourced-value count and do not replace confirmed values.

CountrySpainSecondary source
Confidence: Reported
Snapshot 2026-06-18
Source: Secondary source · International Energy Agency
Public NameEl Tubo - ACTA EL500Secondary source
Confidence: Reported
Snapshot 2026-06-18
Source: Secondary source · International Energy Agency
Event2013Secondary source
Confidence: Reported
Snapshot 2026-06-18
Source: Secondary source · International Energy Agency
Progress StatusDEMOSecondary source
Confidence: Reported
Snapshot 2026-06-18
Source: Secondary source · International Energy Agency
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ProductH2Secondary source
Confidence: Reported
Snapshot 2026-06-18
Source: Secondary source · International Energy Agency
TechnologyPEMSecondary source
Confidence: Reported
Snapshot 2026-06-18
Source: Secondary source · International Energy Agency
Capacity0.6Secondary source
Confidence: Reported
Snapshot 2026-06-18
Source: Secondary source · International Energy Agency
CapacitySecondary source
Confidence: Reported
Snapshot 2026-06-18
Source: Secondary source · International Energy Agency
Capacity0.6 Nm3 H2/hSecondary source
Confidence: Reported
Snapshot 2026-06-18
Source: Secondary source · International Energy Agency
Capacity0.003Secondary source
Confidence: Reported
Snapshot 2026-06-18
Source: Secondary source · International Energy Agency

Sources

SourceTypePublisherAs of
Acta : Hydrogen Generator demonstrated by AbengoaOriginal sourceMarketScreener (Publicnow distribution)
Acta : Hydrogen Generator demonstrated by AbengoaOriginal sourceMarketScreener