- Production starts in the second half of 2023, reaching 3 GW capacity by 2025.
- Air Liquide holds 25.1% and Siemens Energy 74.9% of the joint venture.
- The factory and headquarters will be located in Berlin.
- The first project, Normand’Hy, will have a 200 MW capacity in Normandy, France.
Joint Venture Formation
Air Liquide and Siemens Energy have announced the creation of a joint venture focused on the series production of industrial-scale renewable hydrogen electrolyzers in Europe. This partnership aims to foster a sustainable hydrogen economy and a European ecosystem for electrolysis and hydrogen technology.
Production and Capacity
Production is set to begin in the second half of 2023, with an annual production capacity target of three gigawatts by 2025. The joint venture will be headquartered in Berlin, where the multi-gigawatt factory for producing electrolysis modules, or "stacks," will also be located.
Ownership and Technology
Air Liquide will hold 25.1% of the joint venture, while Siemens Energy will hold 74.9%. The stacks produced will be based on proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolysis technology, known for its high efficiency and suitability for harvesting volatile renewable energy.
Research and Development
Both companies have agreed to dedicate R&D capacities to co-develop the next generation of electrolyzer technologies. This strategic partnership will leverage a portfolio of hydrogen projects from both companies, targeting large industrial-scale hydrogen projects in collaboration with customers.
Initial Projects
One of the first projects under this joint venture is the Air Liquide Normand’Hy electrolyzer project in Normandy, France, with an initial capacity of 200 megawatts. The assembly of the electrolyzer systems for this project will take place in France.
Funding and Support
The partners plan to apply for funding under the EU’s Innovation Fund, Green Deal, and Important Project of Common European Interest (IPCEI) scheme for hydrogen, supported by European governments.
