Hyzon Announces Start of Production of 200KW Fuel Cell System, Marking a Major Milestone in Zero-emission Technology on National Hydrogen Fuel Cell Day

Bolingbrook, Illinois is Now Home to One of the Largest Fully-Integrated Fuel Cell Production Facilities in the United States

BOLINGBROOK, Ill., Oct. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyzon (NASDAQ: HYZN) ("Hyzon" or the "Company"), a U.S.-based, high-performance, hydrogen fuel cell system manufacturer and technology developer focused on providing zero-emission power to decarbonize the most demanding industries, today announced the Start of Production (SOP) of its revolutionary single-stack 200kW Fuel Cell System (FCS).

The assembly line for Hyzon’s innovative single-stack 200kW Fuel Cell System (FCS) in Bolingbrook, Illinois, features multiple workstations designed to optimize production flow. Bolingbrook is now home to one of the largest fully-integrated fuel cell production facilities in the U.S., as Hyzon declares the Start of Production (SOP) for this revolutionary system.

Hyzon’s fully automated roll-to-roll Membrane Electrode Assembly (MEA) manufacturing line in Bolingbrook, Illinois, is prepared for the next production run. This facility is part of Hyzon’s fully-integrated operation, enabling the efficient production of their revolutionary 200kW fuel cell system.

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This milestone allows Hyzon to accelerate the decarbonization of heavy-duty industries by manufacturing standardized FCSs at volume for commercial sale.

The assembly line for Hyzon’s innovative single-stack 200kW Fuel Cell System (FCS) in Bolingbrook, Illinois, features multiple workstations designed to optimize production flow.

Bolingbrook is now home to one of the largest fully-integrated fuel cell production facilities in the U.S., as Hyzon declares the Start of Production (SOP) for this revolutionary system.

Hyzon’s fully automated roll-to-roll Membrane Electrode Assembly (MEA) manufacturing line in Bolingbrook, Illinois, is prepared for the next production run. This facility is part of Hyzon’s fully-integrated operation, enabling the efficient production of their revolutionary 200kW fuel cell system.

"We are excited to announce the start of production of our single-stack 200kW fuel cell system on National Hydrogen Fuel Cell Day," said Parker Meeks, Chief Executive Officer of Hyzon. "Our Bolingbrook facility is one of the largest fully-integrated fuel cell systems production facilities in the United States and the only 200kW single-stack fuel system to be launched into serial production, a significant step for zero-emission technology manufacturing in the US. By standardizing and scaling up production, we can provide more customers with the high-performance, zero-emission solutions they need to meet their sustainability goals."

At SOP, all necessary conditions for full-scale manufacturing have been met, allowing Hyzon to transition from building prototypes to producing standardized units. Fully integrated manufacturing is a key element of Hyzon's strategy, enabling rapid product development and customer responsiveness.

While most manufacturers source individual fuel cells or their components, Hyzon is integrated down to the design and production of its proprietary Membrane Electrode Assembly (MEA), the core component of a fuel cell and FCS.

"Our transition to full-scale manufacturing is a major milestone, as it allows us to move from building prototypes to producing standardized units at volume—from MEA to complete FCS," said Dr. Christian Mohrdieck, Chief Technology Officer of Hyzon. "With the in-house design, development, and now manufacturing of our proprietary 7-layer MEA, we are advancing cutting-edge technology crucial to delivering high-performance, zero-emission solutions."

According to Dr. Bappa Banerjee, Chief Operating Officer of Hyzon, the declaration of SOP validates Hyzon's ability to produce 700 fuel cell systems per year over a three-shift operation. "The systems pass through in-line quality gates that include laser and optical vision systems and go through rigorous end-of-line tests to confirm all performance requirements are met," Banerjee said. "All of this is done to ensure the performance of our vehicles meets or exceeds the performance of diesel trucks on routes that include long stretches of steep grades, as has been demonstrated during our customer trials."

Having successfully passed the ISO 9001 audit in September 2024, Hyzon expects to achieve formal ISO 9001 certification for its fuel cell manufacturing and design/R&D activities in Q4 2024, ensuring its development and production processes meet the highest international standards for quality management.

This ensures modifications are only introduced after their maturity and contribution to performance improvement have been fully validated.

The 200kW FCS SOP follows the company’s previously announced SOP of its innovative Class 8 200kW Fuel Cell Electric Truck (FCET), declared last month.

Hyzon also joins the nation in celebrating the tenth annual National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day, which commemorates the vast versatility hydrogen energy and fuel cell technologies offer the nation to reduce carbon emissions while generating domestic energy, decarbonize heavy industry, and drive economic growth and prosperity.

National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day is observed on October 8 (10.08), in recognition of the atomic weight of hydrogen—1.008.

About Hyzon

Hyzon is a global supplier of high-performance hydrogen fuel cell technology focused on providing zero-emission power to decarbonize demanding industries. With agile, high-power technology designed for heavy-duty applications, Hyzon is at the center of a new industrial revolution fueled by hydrogen, an abundant and clean energy source. Hyzon is focusing on deploying its fuel cell technology in heavy-duty commercial vehicles in Class 8 and refuse collection vehicles across North America, as well as new markets such as stationary power applications. To learn more about how Hyzon partners across the hydrogen value chain to accelerate the clean energy transition, visit www.hyzonfuelcell.com.