About Sunfire

The Electrolysis Specialist

With our bold commitment to green hydrogen, long before its breakthrough, Sunfire is a driving force of the electrolyzer and hydrogen industry. We pushed boundaries and disruptive technology developments, which are now paying off for all players that want to drive decarbonization.

> MW
Electrolyzer order book
up to GW
Production capacity in 2024
+
Dedicated experts working at Sunfire
+years
Green H₂ project experience in industry
The Sunfire Story

14+ Years of Progress

Story of Growth to Become the Electrolysis Specialist for Industry

2010

Founding Sunfire

Sunfire was founded by Nils Aldag, Christian von Olshausen and Carl Berninghausen with the goal to develop hydrogen and e-fuel solutions.

Since 2010

SOEC Electrolyzer Development & Prototyping

Validation of the first SOEC electrolyzers, together with strong industrial partners such as Salzgitter.

2021

Product Portfolio Expansion with Alkaline Electrolysis

Acquisition of the Swiss electrolysis company IHT SA with a site in Monthey, which has more than 70 years of experience in the manufacturing and operation of pressurized Alkaline electrolyzers.

2021

Expansion of In-House Production Facilities

Acquisition of the German electroplating specialist MTV NT GmbH with a site in Solingen. MTV is one of the global market leaders in functional surface coatings for large components.

2022

World’s Largest SOEC Electrolyzer Achieves Record Efficiency

Sunfire proves a record efficiency of 84 % LHV AC of its SOEC electrolyzer in the scope of the EU-funded GrInHy2.0 project.

2022

Sunfire Wins its First Industrial Alkaline Electrolysis Project

Sunfire enters a new era in business development with a 10 MW order from RWE. This was followed by further orders for industrial projects – up to a scale of 100 MW.

Image ©: RWE

2023

Start of Alkaline Electrolyzers Series Production

Opening of the automated electroplating line in Solingen and start of a production partnership with Vitesco.

2024

Series E Financing Round & Credit of the European Investment Bank

Sunfire secures more than EUR 500 million to accelerate its growth.

EIB Signing Event Sunfire
2024

Full Focus on Electrolysis

Spin-off of Sunfire’s fuel cell business to focus entirely on industrial electrolysis solutions.

2024

Track Record of Industrial Projects

>800 MW electrolyzer order book, of which 280 MW are delivered and in execution.

Image ©: RWE

2030
Until 2030, Sunfire plans to install several gigawatts of electrolyzers.
No One Can Reach Net Zero Alone

A World Free from Fossil Fuels

Every day, our 650+ employees live our values. We focus on our customer, combining high ambitions with a hands-on approach. Every day, we turn ideas into action. All Sunfire employees strive for innovation and contribute to a fossil-free future. Our culture of collaboration, camaraderie and commitment is crucial for our success. It began in Eastern Germany and now contributes to German technological leadership in the global hydrogen economy.

Our values

guide us in everything we do.

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Our Management

Leading Experts for the Ramp-up of the Global Hydrogen Economy

Nils Aldag
CEO & Founder

»We have a once-in-a-lifetime-opportunity to supply the world with electrolysis technologies to enable the green industrial transformation! We have already come very far, now we must make hydrogen technologies Europe’s and Germany’s next leading industry. Everyone knows BMW or Mercedes. In the future, everyone will know German electrolysis companies.«

Christian von Olshausen
CTO & Founder

»Innovation is in our DNA, and that's what sets us apart as a leading electrolysis company today. We're pushing the boundaries of technology with one of the largest, most skilled teams in the industry.«

Frank Posnanski
CFO

»Sunfire is positioned at the forefront of one of the most innovative industries of this decade, and we’re seeing strong, sustainable growth. With our solid market presence and increasing demand for electrolysis technologies, we’re well-prepared to scale our operations responsibly and drive continued success.«

Jens Henneberg
COO

»We’re at an exciting stage where we’re scaling up our electrolyzer production to meet increasing market demand. By ramping up serial production, we’re putting ourselves in a strong position to deliver reliable solutions at scale and support the global shift toward clean energy.«

Sunfire Sites

Industrial Electrolyzers – Made in Europe

Dresden

Headquarter
  • Electrolysis technologies R&D center
  • Prototyping & testing center
  • C-level head offices

Solingen

Production

Berlin

Office

Limbach-Oberfrohna

Production
Sunfire Partner

Monthey

Production
About Sunfire

Cleantech Made in Europe

We are part of a new generation of cleantech scale-ups helping Europe to become the first climate-neutral continent. While we strive to bring our innovative solutions to customers all over the world, we believe in the potential of electrolysis as a new lead industry for Europe. Electrolysis draws on Europe’s traditional strengths: A cutting edge in machine engineering, cross-industry partnerships and the ability to differentiate a product for project-specific execution. We are actively engaged in industry initiatives advocating for measures to strengthen Europe’s economic resilience.

  • Manufacturing sites located in Germany and Switzerland
  • Strong local supplier networks ensuring highest quality
  • Production partnerships with established industries

Links
Net Zero Industry Act
Electrolyzer Declaration
Industry Letter to Commission Leadership

Our Awards

We have been honored with national and international awards for our innovative electrolysis technologies. We are proud of our achievements towards a better and cleaner world. And our journey has just begun.

  • Global Cleantech100

    Most Promising Cleantech Companies in the World

    For seven years, Sunfire has been among the Global Cleantech 100, highlighting the top companies that drive us from commitments to actions towards net-zero.

  • Kanthal® Award • 2017

    Innovative Solutions that Make a Difference

    Sunfire won the 2017 Kanthal® Award for innovations in sustainability, quality of life, and energy efficiency. The award recognized Sunfire’s process for producing e-Fuel, a fossil oil and gas substitute, using renewable electricity, carbon dioxide, and water.

  • Innovation & Climate Protection Award • 2016

    Innovative Products

    Sunfire’s reversible electrolysis wins the Innovation & Climate Protection Award. The awards were organized for the 19th time by the Working Group on Efficient, Environmentally-Friendly Energy Consumption (ASUE) in cooperation with BDEW, DVGW and Zukunft ERDGAS. They honor innovative developments and concepts from the worlds of both science and industry, with particular focus placed on efficient natural gas technologies and processes.

  • Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies • 2016

    Energy Sector

    Listed alongside Toyota and Tesla, Sunfire ranks among the top ten most innovative energy companies in Fast Company’s annual ranking. Placed 8th in the “Energy” category, Sunfire is noted for creating “e-diesel” from water and air, focusing on technology, business, and design.

  • Handelsblatt Energy Awards • 2015

    Industry

    Sunfire's reversible electrolysis wins the Energy Award in the “Industry” category for its pioneering role in the energy transition. Initiated by Handelsblatt and GE, the Energy Awards annually recognize top energy innovations, with 108 companies competing for the award in 2015.

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