Fuel Cells

H₂ fuel cells convert H₂ and oxygen into electricity, heat, and water. Because this conversion process doesn’t generate any carbon emissions, fuel cells are seen as a valuable source of green energy that could be key in addressing climate change.

Hyundai Motor Company introduced the all-new NEXO fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV), a cutting-edge mid-size SUV, at its global launch event at the Seoul Mobility Show in Korea. The launch marks a significant milestone in H₂ mobility.

Honda R&D Co., Ltd. (Honda) announced plans to test its high-differential pressure water electrolysis system at the International Space Station (ISS) in collaboration with space and technology companies Sierra Space and Tec-Masters.

HyAxiom announced it is partnering with Scale Microgrid Solutions, NuPower, LLC., and C.E. Floyd to manufacture, deploy and operate a 21-unit 9.6-MW combined heat and power (CHP) fuel cell project in Bridgeport, Connecticut.

STEF Group has recently launched two H₂ projects with Toyota Material Handling Europe, a supplier of H₂ fuel cell material handling equipment, and Plug Power, a provider of end-to-end green H₂ solutions.

Danielle Ramelli reveals how Watt Fuel Cell is paving the way for a H₂-powered future. As a core participant in the ARCH2 Hydrogen Hub in West Virginia, Watt has successfully tested its microtubular solid oxide fuel cells to operate with up to 20% H₂ blended into natural gas lines—with scalable potential for higher blends. This innovation positions Watt as a critical player in building resilient, low-emissions distributed energy systems for homes, remote sites and beyond.

Conagra Brands, Inc. and Bloom Energy announced they will collaborate to utilize Bloom's fuel cell technology at Conagra's Troy and Archbold, Ohio production facilities.

Hilco Streambank is seeking offers to acquire the rights of Hyzon Motors, developer of high-performance H₂ fuel cell systems, to over 160 patents, related intellectual property, and over 1,500 lots of quality, late-model machinery, equipment, and inventory.

VINSSEN, a maritime decarbonization technology specialist focused on H₂ fuel cells and supporting systems, has received type approval from RINA, the Italian classification society, for its 60-kW maritime fuel cell stack.

Sydrogen has received basic design assessment (BDA) statement from Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV) for their Maritime Fuel Cell – SydroPOWER series model MZ250N – as the focus model for the maritime industry.

The Prädifa Technology Division of Parker Hannifin has developed a wide range of sealing solutions tailored to the special requirements of electrolyzers and fuel cells – especially to the bipolar plates used in the cell stacks.

VINSSEN, maritime decarbonization technology specialist focused on H₂ fuel cells and supporting systems, has received the Approval in Principle (AiP) certification from the Korean Register for Korea's first tugboat featuring a H₂ fuel cell propulsion system.

H2SITE has announced its collaboration with SNAM to develop an innovative project focused on the separation of H₂ and natural gas mixtures.

Toyota’s long-term strategy on the advancement of a H₂-powered society took center stage at the 2025 H₂ and Fuel Cell Seminar as executives presented and outlined the company’s vision and plan for achieving carbon neutrality, a plan that includes using H₂-powered technologies.

Hanwha Aerospace announces that it has received Approval in Principle (AiP) certification from DNV for its 200-kW H₂ fuel cell system designed for maritime applications, marking a significant milestone in the company's official entry into the eco-friendly zero-carbon vessel market.

Lhyfe has signed a major contract with INOCEL covering the supply of up to 140 tons of green H₂ over a period of four years for the test benches of high-power fuel cells manufactured by INOCEL.

Ballard Power Systems announced a multi-year supply agreement from Manufacturing Commercial Vehicles (MCV), a leading commercial vehicle manufacturer based in Egypt, for fuel cell engines totaling approximately 5 MW.

Kern Energy announced a significant investment in its Bakersfield, California refinery, reducing its carbon footprint while improving efficiency with Claire Technologies' H₂ storage and release system alongside seven HyAxiom, Inc. H₂-powered fuel cells.

Zepp.solutions has been selected as the fuel cell system supplier for the NERA-H2 project. This initiative, largely funded by the Dutch Maritime Master Plan, aims to introduce H₂ as a clean energy source in the river cruise industry by developing a fully zero-emission demonstration vessel.

Precision Micro, a global provider of chemically etched components, has successfully secured a series production contract with a renowned German multinational engineering and technology company.

Mass production of the Honda Next Generation Fuel Cell Module is scheduled to begin in 2027 (fiscal year ending March 31, 2028), with mass production of the Honda Fuel Cell Power Generator scheduled to begin in 2026.

In this episode, H₂Tech sat down with Chris Brennan, co-founder of EH Group, at the Hyvolution Conference in Paris. Brennan shares insights into the company's journey, their breakthrough H₂ stack technology, and how they are making significant strides towards cost-effective, efficient fuel cell solutions. Learn how EH Group is targeting industries like marine, data centers and microgrids, and why their unique manufacturing process is setting them apart. Tune in for a deep dive into the future of H₂ and what’s next for EH Group in the race to green energy innovation.

Bloom Energy and Chart Industries announced a carbon capture partnership that will use natural gas and fuel cells to generate near zero-carbon, always-on power.

Johnson Matthey (JM) and Bosch have agreed terms to accelerate future projects together. The agreement confirms both parties’ intentions to develop and produce catalyst coated membranes (CCM) for use in fuel cell stacks.

Ricardo announced a significant milestone in clean energy innovation with its new high-powered, multi-stack H₂ fuel cell module technology successfully reaching 393 kW of net electrical power, achieved within three months development from initial start-up.

Symbio, a European fuel cell provider, has announced that Bureau Veritas has awarded the group a Letter of Conformity to IATF 16949 certification for the design and manufacturing perimeters.

Stralis and CQUniversity have joined forces to help power up an innovative H₂-electric aircraft to help decarbonize aviation and secure a cleaner future for the aviation industry.

Permascand USA, Inc. has been awarded $13.7 MM in tax credit by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) through their Qualifying Advanced Energy Project Credit (§ 48C) program.

Greene Tweed, a global leader in advanced materials and high-performance solutions, has announced the launch of Arlon 3160XT, a new glass-reinforced, cross-linked PEEK material for fuel cell, electrolyzer and valve components.

Korean energy giant Doosan Fuel Cell is targeting both maritime and stationary applications for its fuel cells. Mass production of SOFC will start in 2025 at a new production plant in Korea.

Hyperview and Saudi Aramco have collaborated to unveil a H₂-powered heavy-duty truck, showcasing their latest advancements in clean energy transportation at the Future Mobility Forum in Saudi Arabia.

DuPont announced that DuPont MOLYKOTE HP-300 Grease has successfully met rigorous H₂ purity standards in accordance with ISO 14687:2019.

EQUANS and INOCEL have signed a partnership agreement to develop an energy storage and production solution using carbon-free H2.

Dutch hydraulic engineering company Van den Herik-Sliedrecht has placed an order with zepp.solutions for the development of a H₂ fuel cell generator set.

Fossil fuels have helped propel the journey into the modern world, but there is an element with far more power in its punch: H₂, which has about three times the energy by weight and when converted to electricity using a fuel cell, the only byproduct is water vapor.

Ballard Power Systems announced orders from two bus manufacturers to supply over 90 fuel cell engines, representing approximately 6.4 megawatts (MW) of total rated power, for the European and UK city bus market.

PowerCell has received a follow-up order for Marine System 225 from a leading European marine OEM manufacturer.

Nimbus Power Systems, Inc. announced the successful completion of a fuel cell technology licensing agreement with Blue Origin to facilitate electric power and potable water production in space applications.

Delta, a global leader in power management and a provider of IoT-based smart green solutions, inaugurated Taiwan's first megawatt (MW)-grade R&D lab for water electrolysis H₂ production and for fuel cells, the "Delta Net Zero Science Lab," at its Tainan Plant 2.

Ballard Power Systems announced the signing of a multi-year supply agreement with Stadler US to supply 8 megawatts of FCmove-HD+ fuel cell engines to power trains for the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans).

Ballard Power Systems announced the signing of a new long-term supply agreement (LTSA) with Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC), including the initial supply of 98 fuel cell engines for use in the North American freight rail market.

SFC Energy AG, a leading provider of H₂ and methanol fuel cells for stationary, portable and mobile hybrid power solutions, has completed the acquisition of selected assets of the stationary H₂ fuel cell business in Scandinavia.

NIM, a Dutch maritime innovator known for its expertise in marine engineering, and EH Group, a Swiss high-tech company specializing in high-performance H₂ fuel cell technology, announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).

Nimbus Power Systems and Toshiba Energy Systems & Solutions Corporation have signed a joint development agreement for a next-generation pure H₂ fuel cell stack applicable to various large mobility applications, such as buses and trucks, as well as stationary uses.

AEP has an agreement in place to secure up to 1 gigawatt (GW) of Bloom Energy solid oxide fuel cells for data centers and other large energy users who need to quickly power their operations while the grid is built out to accommodate demand.

Bloom Energy, a world leader in solid oxide fuel cell generation (SOFC) and solid oxide fuel cell electrolyzer (SOEC) technologies, announced a landmark project to deliver fuel cells to the largest single-site installation to date in history.

Ballard Power Systems announced a purchase order to supply 200 fuel cell engines to New Flyer. Delivery of the 200 engines is planned for 2025 and will power New Flyer's next generation Xcelsior CHARGE FC™ hydrogen fuel cell buses for deployment across the US, including California, Washington, Arizona, Nevada and New York.

ZeroAvia announced that it has signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with PowerCel Group to collaborate on next generation fuel cell technologies. Joint R&D will focus on intermediate and high temperature fuel cells which will open up more energy intensive applications such as large fixed-wing aircraft and rotorcraft.

Hyundai unveiled its INITIUM hydrogen fuel cell electric concept vehicle, which has a targeted driving range of over 650 km (400 miles), with a maximum motor output of 150 kW.

November’s H₂Tech Tech Spotlight consists of an advanced H₂ leak detection sensor for safety in energy storage systems, an electolyzer-ready water solution, a silicon-based fuel cell and much more.