**A Breakthrough in Fuel Cell Technology**
Located in Bordeaux, France, this cutting-edge center marks a significant milestone in the development of high-power fuel cells. HDF Energy, a leading global player in the hydrogen industry, has completed the construction of its industrial project, which is now open for business. The center of excellence is a result of the French state’s support for HDF Energy’s IPCEI (Important Projects of Common European Interest) program. This program aims to promote strategic projects that contribute to the European Union’s economic and environmental development. By investing in the IPCEI program, HDF Energy has gained access to significant funding and expertise, enabling it to push the boundaries of fuel cell technology. **Key Features of the Test Center**
• Renewable electricity generated by solar panels on the roof of the factory powers an electrolyzer to produce hydrogen from water
• Up to 500 kg of pure hydrogen can be stored on-site in tanks to power fuel cells exceeding one megawatt
• The renewable electricity generated by the fuel cells can be fed into the grid
• A modular R&D test bench designed to simulate usage profiles of mobility applications enables the development and optimization of maritime and rail propulsion systems
These innovative features make the test center an ideal place for fuel cell testing and development. By operating autonomously thanks to a remote control system, the center can reproduce real-life fuel cell operating conditions, ensuring that the fuel cells are tested to guarantee their robustness, quality, safety, and performance before delivery to customers. **A Showcase of Multidisciplinary Expertise**
The test center is entirely designed and built by HDF Energy teams, showcasing the company’s commitment to stimulating the regional and French industrial fabric. By collaborating with French partners, HDF Energy has demonstrated its ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary environment. **A Key Component of HDF Energy’s Industrial Program**
The test center is a key component of HDF Energy’s industrial program, which is dedicated to the design and industrialization of high-power fuel cells for heavy maritime and rail mobility, as well as electricity production for power grids. The center enables fuel cells to be tested to guarantee their robustness, quality, safety, and performance before delivery to customers. **A Global Leader in High-Power Fuel Cells**
HDF Energy’s chairman and CEO, Damien Havard, stated, “With this innovative infrastructure, HDF Energy reaches a key milestone in its industrial development, illustrating our ambition to position HDF Energy as a global leader in high-power fuel cells. Through this center of excellence, we provide our clients with high-quality equipment that meets the most demanding performance and durability standards.”
**About HDF Energy**
HDF Energy is a leading global player in the hydrogen industry, dedicated to developing large-scale hydrogen infrastructure and advanced multi-megawatt fuel cell technology. These fuel cells generate electricity from hydrogen, driving the decarbonization efforts across the power generation, heavy maritime, and rail mobility sectors. HDF Energy’s Renewstable power plants deliver non-intermittent renewable, stable, and baseload power by seamlessly integrating intermittent renewable energy sources with substantial on-site energy storage in the form of green hydrogen. The company is also developing extensive infrastructure for the mass production of carbon-free hydrogen. **A Commitment to Innovation and Sustainability**
HDF Energy is backed by a team of over 150 hydrogen experts with more than a decade of operational experience across the value chain. The company is currently developing a portfolio of advanced projects valued at over €3 billion. With regional offices in Latin America, the Caribbean, Africa, and the Asia-Pacific region, HDF Energy has demonstrated its commitment to innovation and sustainability. The company has been listed on the Euronext Paris stock market since 2021 and is headquartered in France. Contact Information:
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