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Trelleborg Sealing Solutions showcases its H2Pro portfolio with more than 20 sealing materials for the hydrogen value chain at the Hydrogen Technology World Expo in Hamburg. Among the innovations is FlexiBond, a frame seal for electrolysers and fuel cells.
EWE AG and the Austrian Verbund AG are pooling their hydrogen activities in a joint venture. In Nordenham in the Wesermarsch, the partners plan to build an electrolyser with a capacity of up to 500 megawatts. From 2032, the plant is expected to deliver around 50,000 tonnes of green hydrogen per year.
Thyssenkrupp nucera is setting up its first self-operated central assembly centre for electrolysis cells in Vila Nova de Gaia, south of Porto, Portugal. Until now, the cells have been assembled at the customers' sites.
Metacon is launching an alkaline 20 MW electrolysis module in a multi-storey design. The Swedish manufacturer promises cost savings of up to 30 percent in steel structures, up to 50 percent in piping, and up to 70 percent in area-related infrastructure.
Fraunhofer IFAM has further developed dynamic impedance spectroscopy to analyze the condition of electrolyzers and fuel cells during operation. This allows for early detection of weaknesses and better maintenance planning.
Power to Hydrogen (P2H2) and Repsol have completed a pilot of P2H2's anion exchange membrane (AEM) electrolyzer at Repsol's All4Zero innovation hub. According to the companies, the technology exceeded durability and efficiency targets and projects a system lifetime of more than 50,000 hours.
Siemens Energy is preparing the legal and operational spin-off of its Transformation of Industry division. This division, with 17,000 employees and a turnover of 5.7 billion euros, also includes the electrolyser business for the production of green hydrogen.
An international research team led by the Swiss Empa is investigating how protons move in ceramic membranes. The aim is to develop more efficient materials for fuel cells and electrolysers. The Swiss National Science Foundation funds the project.
The industry association AquaVentus demands in its statement on the Area Development Plan 2025 the retention of the offshore area SEN-1. Otherwise, the ramp-up of offshore electrolysis in the German North Sea is at risk. The association proposes two electrolysis platforms, each with 250 MW.
The European Commission is reviewing important rules for green hydrogen. The background is geopolitical risks and stalled investments. The electrolyser manufacturer Quest One identifies specific regulatory hurdles and suggests adjustments for a faster market ramp-up.
Sunfire is setting up a test facility for its high-temperature electrolysis at the Lausitz Industrial Park in Schwarzheide. The Dresden-based electrolyzer manufacturer aims to gain practical experience for the industrial application of SOEC technology. Commissioning is planned for the end of 2026.
US company Power to Hydrogen (P2H2) is supplying a 0.5 MW electrolyzer to the Norwegian research institute SINTEF. The system is designed to produce green hydrogen for the manufacture of emissions-free acetone from CO2. It is part of the EU project PYROCO2.
The market for renewable and low-carbon H2 is expected to grow a hundredfold by 2060. This is predicted by the Norwegian certification company DNV in its new "Energy Transition Outlook Hydrogen to 2060." China is expected to account for 35 percent of the new production and use. Compared to 2022, DNV has reduced its forecast by 35 percent.
RCT Hydrogen plans to begin manufacturing alkaline pressure electrolysers in Saarbrücken in June 2026. The production partner is Brück GmbH, and the Chinese company Guofuhee is also involved. The annual capacity is expected to be 250 MW. The first order is a 5 MW electrolyser for a German industrial customer.
The British government wants a gigawatt-scale factory for the latest generation of electrolysers, and ITM Power is set to build it. The company announced today that it has received two separate government funding packages. Together, they amount to £86.5 million, nearly 100 million euros.
Sunfire, an electrolyzer manufacturer based in Dresden, Germany, has unveiled a new 50 MW pressurized alkaline electrolysis module. According to the company, the outdoor-capable Hylink Alkaline 23 system is designed to reduce the total installed costs of large-scale hydrogen projects by up to 50 percent.
Dana has introduced a metallic bipolar plate for electrolysers. The component, developed at the Neu-Ulm site, is made of titanium or steel, is only 0.1 millimetres thin, and aims to reduce system costs through higher power density.
A European consortium led by the Spanish research center Cener aims to further develop solid oxide electrolysis. In the Desiree project, a 40 kW prototype is to be created by 2029, achieving an efficiency of over 85 percent and providing hydrogen without additional electrical compression.
The EU-funded consortium Eco2Fuel aims to present progress in electrochemical CO2 reduction by the end of April. The focus is on a validated 50 kW electrolyser system designed to convert CO2 into synthetic fuels and chemicals using electricity.
The Estonian electrolysis developer Stargate Hydrogen has entered into a partnership with the British Seacht Group. The agreement marks the company's entry into the British hydrogen market and is part of a European growth strategy.
As part of the German-Chilean Power-to-MEDME R&D project, researchers at Fraunhofer IAP have developed new PEM electrolyzer catalysts with significantly reduced iridium content. The innovation aims to lower costs and enable scalable hydrogen production—without compromising performance.
At the North Sea Summit in Hamburg BDEW and AquaVentus are calling for stronger European cooperation in offshore wind expansion—and for the systematic integration of offshore electrolysis into national and regional planning. Studies show that lower spatial density, cross-border area cooperation and combined infrastructure solutions can significantly reduce costs and increase efficiency.
Stargate Hydrogen has produced hydrogen for the first time in the Kalla project of the energy company Fortum in Finland. This milestone marks an important step in the commissioning of a 1 MW electrolyser with ceramic technology.
Stadtwerke Stuttgart are adding a fourth electrolyser to their Green Hydrogen Hub Stuttgart. The Federal State of Baden-Württemberg is supporting the expansion with approximately 2.9 million euros.
EWE has begun construction of a 320-megawatt hydrogen plant in Emden. The plant is part of the "Clean Hydrogen Coastline" project and is expected to supply green hydrogen to industrial customers from the end of 2027.
