Lhyfe, a leader in green hydrogen production, has launched its first commercial site in Germany, located in Schwäbisch Gmünd.

This facility, Lhyfe's fourth overall and first outside France, occupies one hectare and can produce up to 4 tonnes of renewable hydrogen daily via water electrolysis.

The hydrogen generated will be used primarily for decarbonising heavy-duty mobility, such as powering 100 trucks for about 400 km daily without CO2 emissions.

Lhyfe has secured renewable electricity through power purchase agreements with local producers, including EDPR.

The site features modular, containerised facilities that streamline the hydrogen production and distribution process.

This renewable hydrogen will serve various customers in the mobility and industrial sectors, including supplying regional hydrogen refueling stations operated by H2 MOBILITY.

The project, which received substantial funding from the state of Baden-Württemberg and the EU, aims to support the development of a hydrogen economy in the region.

Lhyfe's Schwäbisch Gmünd site has been certified as RFNBO, ensuring its hydrogen meets EU standards for sustainability and traceability.

Since establishing operations in Germany in 2020, Lhyfe has developed advanced logistics capabilities, managing a modern fleet of tube trailers for efficient hydrogen delivery across Europe.

Winfried Kretschmann, Minister-President of the State of Baden-Württemberg (co-funder of the project): “With the production site by electrolysis of water in Schwäbisch Gmünd, Baden-Württemberg is taking an important step forward in ramping up hydrogen technology. This flagship project, supported by the state, sends a strong signal: we are ready for a sustainable future.”

Thekla Walker, Minister for the Environment, Climate and Energy of the State of Baden-Württemberg (co-funder of the project): “We have to play an important role in the international hydrogen market. To do so, we need to overcome challenges, from infrastructure to costs. We in the state of Baden-Württemberg are supporting important projects. One particular example of this is the model region H2-Wandel and the successful completion of electrolyser construction by the company Lhyfe. I am delighted to see such pioneers paving the way to a sustainable and climate-neutral future.”

Dr Joachim Bläse, District Administrator (Landrat) of the Ostalbkreis: “I am delighted that the first production site by electrolysis of water in the Ostalbkreis has now been inaugurated. With projects such as Lhyfe’s hydrogen hub, companies are venturing into new markets and new technologies. Both come with uncertainty and risk — and for that, we need bold pioneers who show that it can be done.”

Nicolas Gibert-Morin, Head of Unit “Austria, Germany, and the Netherlands” in the Directorate-General for Regional and Urban Policy (DG REGIO) representing the European Commission (co-funder of the project): “Through the ERDF, the European Union supports model regions for green hydrogen in Baden-Württemberg, such as here in the Mittlere Alb-Donau- Ostwürttemberg region. This makes perfect sense: developing a green hydrogen economy can boost innovation, create jobs and foster growth across the European Union.”

Richard Arnold, Oberbürgermeister First Mayor of the city of Schwäbisch Gmünd: “With the opening of the 10 MW water electrolysis production site by the French company Lhyfe, Schwäbisch Gmünd is becoming a key location for green hydrogen in southern Germany. This new climate-neutral energy carrier enables companies to develop new products and create added value. As part of Baden-Württemberg’s Green Hydrogen Model Region, I would like to thank the European Union and the state’s Ministry of the Environment for their support, which made this project possible.”

Luc Graré, Head of Central & Eastern Europe at Lhyfe: “We are proud to inaugurate Lhyfe’s very first site outside France, here in Baden-Württemberg, a state that has continued its efforts in recent years to establish itself as a model for the deployment of renewable hydrogen. With our three units in operation and some of the most advanced logistics in Europe, we have demonstrated our operational capabilities. We are now ready to open a new chapter in Lhyfe’s history in Germany, to deliver ever-increasing volumes and, in the long term, to develop on-site production units to meet the most significant needs, similar to the projects we are already carrying out in several European countries.” -OGN/TradeArabia News Service