HDF Energy (Hydrogène de France) has announced the inauguration of the world’s first plant to manufacture 1 MW+ fuel cells. This industrial site is dedicated to the decarbonisation of heavy maritime and rail mobility, as well as the production of electricity for public power grids.

With 80% of its production destined for export, the factory is also stimulating the local economy by creating jobs, thereby contributing to the reindustrialisation and industrial sovereignty of Europe.

HDF Energy’s industrial site will produce fuel cells using proton exchange membrane (PEM) technology, which is already used in light mobility (cars and buses) worldwide: this technology is recognised for its efficiency, durability and technological maturity. PEM fuel cells are powerful, compact and emission-free, making them ideally suited to heavy mobility and electricity generation.