Green Light for Hydrogen Production — RCT Hydrogen Begins Production of Electrolyzer Plants in Germany

RCT GH GmbH, a manufacturer of machines and systems for hydrogen production, will start manufacturing electrolyzer stacks in Saarland in October of 2026. Production of the systems is planned for initial megawatt projects in hydrogen production for German industrial companies using the "hydrogen-as-a-service" model. Additional systems with an electrolyzer capacity of over 30 MW are currently in the planning stage.

With the signing of cooperation agreements between RCT Hydrogen and an experienced production partner in eastern Germany on December 22, 2025, the starting signal was given for the preparation of a production facility for hydrogen equipment. The production of electrolyzer plants with an annual capacity of 250 MW will begin with the installation of a 2.5 MW electrolyzer in the first quarter of 2026. Delivery and commissioning are still planned for the third quarter of 2026 at a German industrial company.

Prof. Dr. Peter Fath, Managing Director of RCT Hydrogen, stated: "We have now taken the decisive step toward producing robust and durable electrolyzer technology, which is necessary for the production of cost-effective green hydrogen in Germany."

The proven technology used in RCT Hydrogen’s plants is called alkaline pressure electrolyzer and is known for its durability and efficiency. With the high quality standards of a premium German manufacturer and TÜV-certified technology, the first industrial customers have been convinced to integrate hydrogen production into their own manufacturing processes. A preliminary agreement for the delivery of two 2.5 MW electrolyzers was signed in December.

Dr. Eric Rüland, Vice President Sales and Products, explained: "We expect this to trigger a real hydrogen boom, as it will enable the use of hydrogen for industry at reasonable costs for the first time, based on the power grid with 75–100% renewable electricity."

The company focuses on "hydrogen-as-a-service" solutions, in which RCT Hydrogen and its partners take over the production of hydrogen at the customer’s site and the industrial customer can then purchase the hydrogen gas at fixed prices. Various partners in Europe have been found for this model, with further projects to be developed in the coming months.

RCT GH GmbH, based in Konstanz on Lake Constance, is a joint venture with 51% owned by the RCT Group and 49% owned by Jiangsu Guofu Hydrogen Energy Technology & Equipment Co. Ltd via its wholly owned German subsidiary GF Hydrogen Europe GmbH.