New Energies, new possibilities

Hygreen Energy, a global electrolyzer manufacturer and hydrogen technology developer, is set to significantly increase its presence in Europe by establishing an electrolyzer manufacturing facility, launching a technology development program, and building green hydrogen production plants in Spain.

Specifically, the expansion plans announced today include the construction of a new electrolyzer manufacturing plant in Malaga, Spain, where Hygreen Energy will initially focus on producing its 5MW electrolyzers, which comply with European standards, with a production capacity of up to 5 GW, scaled according to demand in Europe. Additionally, the company plans to create a research and development program dedicated to advancing electrolyzer technologies, plus an alkaline 10MW testing platform. Finally, Hygreen Energy plans to build large-scale green hydrogen production plants with strategic partners, totaling up to 1.12 GW in capacity, in the Andalusian province of Huelva.

The company estimates that these projects will attract and infuse over €2 billion in capital and resources, benefiting both the region and the broader hydrogen economy. These initiatives extend beyond Hygreen Energy’s recent announcements in the region, which include separate agreements with Coxabengoa, Voltan, and Kemtecnia, all aimed at creating a comprehensive ecosystem for Hygreen Energy’s electrolyzer customers, project developers, and EPC providers.

Benny Wang, CEO at Hygreen Energy, said: “By establishing an electrolyzer factory, launching an R&D program, and developing green hydrogen plants, Hygreen Energy will be well positioned to capitalize on the burgeoning hydrogen market in Europe, offering electrolyzer solutions that are precisely primed for Europe and tailored to our customers’ project performance and delivery needs.”

Source: Hydrogentechworld

Hypermotive has unveiled X-M1, a unique platform for hydrogen fuel cell-based power generation tailored to marine applications. Developed in collaboration with Honda, X-M1 is a scalable, modular, hydrogen fuel cell power system that makes clean energy transition more accessible and achievable for maritime operators.

X-M1 is designed to bring sustainable energy and reliable performance to a variety of newbuild and existing vessels, including cruise ships, ferries, workboats, motor yachts, and more.

Engineered by Hypermotive and powered by Honda, this collaboration marks the first proof of concept for Honda’s latest hydrogen fuel cell system in Europe. The compact yet powerful system has been designed to offer exceptional durability and versatility across a variety of uses, including fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEV), commercial vehicles, construction machinery, and stationary power generators.

Designed to withstand the demanding and unpredictable conditions of maritime operations, Hypermotive’s X-M1 is ready for adoption across vessels of a wide range of duties and tonnage. Its versatile approach seamlessly integrates with existing ship components, and its modular design promises greater flexibility for those new to hydrogen transition, with simple installation, maintenance, and upgrade options. X-M1 operates on a secure platform to ensure cybersecurity compliance, with advanced technology monitoring safety, reducing risk, and optimising system efficiency and lifetime while maintaining consistent delivery of required power output.

X-M1 is built on Hypermotive’s SYSTEM-X technology, an ecosystem of hardware and software products that accelerate the implementation of optimised hydrogen power systems using fuel cells, compressed gas storage, and the connectivity of those power systems to their applications and the cloud.

“We’re approaching the maritime industry with the same spirit of innovation that has underpinned our success in the automotive, commercial vehicle, and rail sectors,” said Adam Huckstep, CEO of Hypermotive. “We understand the growing pressures and immense challenges of our customers, especially when it comes to reducing emissions. Addressing these demands with the need to control costs and ensure optimum safety and reliability is no mean feat. Leveraging our expertise in hydrogen systems and collaborating with industry leaders like Honda has enabled us to meet those challenges head-on and create new opportunities in the sector.”

“Honda has been focusing on the potential of hydrogen energy since the 1980s, and we are excited to now be collaborating with innovators like Hypermotive to create robust, efficient solutions for a variety of energy and power needs,” said Ingo Nyhues, Deputy General Manager Europe Business Planning & Development at Honda Motor Europe. “There is a great opportunity with the maritime industry to demonstrate the performance and efficiency of a hydrogen solution like X-M1, which is a significant step towards achieving carbon neutrality in this sector.”

The X-M1 is currently in development, with plans to bring it to market in the near future through a joint engineering process with Honda. Proof of concept (PoC) trials are scheduled for 2025 to ensure the system meets the highest standards of reliability, safety, and performance before full-scale deployment. Transitioning to Hypermotive’s X-M1 hydrogen solution requires the system’s installation on the vessel, along with a customised assessment to ensure cross-functionality with existing systems and engineering.

Source: Hydrogentechworld