Germany's hydrogen specialist Quest One, previously known as H-TEC SYSTEMS, has officially opened a new gigahub for the serial and automated production of electrolysis stacks in Hamburg.
This initiative is anticipated to significantly reduce manufacturing time and costs associated with electrolyser production.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz highlighted the impact of this new facility during the inauguration ceremony, stating, “Until now, electrolysers have been made by hand. If the step towards automated production on an industrial scale is successful, the costs and time required for production will fall. Serial production should reduce the production time here in Rahlstedt by 75%.”
Quest One, a subsidiary of MAN Energy Solutions, has rebranded itself in conjunction with the launch of the new site. The electrolysis stacks produced at this facility will play a critical role in electrolysers, which utilize renewable electricity to split water into oxygen and hydrogen.
Once fully operational, the new manufacturing site is expected to achieve an impressive production capacity of over 5 GW of electrolysis annually. Initially, the facility will create approximately 200 jobs and will also focus on researching next-generation electrolysis stacks.
The automated production process is part of the PEP.IN research project and has received funding from the Federal Ministry of Education and Research. Construction of the new site began in April 2023, marking a significant step forward in Germany's hydrogen production capabilities.
