Nedstack is upscaling its advanced fuel cell manufacturing capabilities up to a 1GW stack rated power capacity towards 2027.
The two companies have engaged in the co-development to further support the industrialisation of PEM fuel cell technology development and production in the Arnhem (The Netherlands) and Duisburg (Germany) regions.
Dr. Peter Beckhaus, Managing Director at ZBT, said, “Nedstack and ZBT have been partners in co-developing fuel cell solutions for over five years.
“We are pleased to make our contribution to the industrialisation of Nedstack’s hydrogen fuel cell technology. By combining the complementary experience and infrastructures of our teams at Nedstack and ZBT, we will secure substantial added value and thus jobs in the manufacturing industry in the Arnhem-Duisburg region.”
Arnhem and Duisburg are not only connected by the river Rhine, but also share an interest in energy innovation and hydrogen technologies.
In 2021, the Port of Duisburg confirmed plans for climate-neutral terminal powered by hydrogen, set to be operational by 2030 with the support from industry partners.
As Europe’s largest inland port, the Port of Duisburg’s effort highlights the exact role hydrogen could play in future port developments and transform those that are already operational today.
Read more: Port of Duisburg goes green with hydrogen
The closing of the partnership between the two companies took place during an Arnhem, Duisburg partner city dialogue, co-hosted by The Economic Board.
Jan van Dellen, The Economic Board Director, said, “Our region is leading the way in hydrogen technology development and deployment.
“Today within our region we see hydrogen being used to power mobility, to heat our built environment and for providing clean sources of back-up generation.”
Last year, Nedstack announced it is primed to break the gigawatt production capacity barrier at its advanced fuel cell manufacturing centre.
The first phase of production system is expected to see start-of-production in 2023, with the full line able to meet the gigawatt capacity rate in 2026.
Read more: IPCEI Hy2Tech approval: Nedstack now set to break gigawatt production capacity barrier
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