Rotterdam, May 20, 2026 – At the World Hydrogen Summit 2026 in Rotterdam, one of the world’s leading events for the hydrogen industry, Sunfire today presented its new electrolyzer system HyLink® Alkaline 23 to the public for the first time. The 50‑megawatt system has been specifically designed for large‑scale projects and the next phase of industrial market ramp‑up.
Image: Nils Aldag, Sunfire CEO, Markus Kaufmann Kaufmann, VP Sales & Business Development, and Philipp Lückerath, VP Product Management
On the sidelines of the conference, Nils Aldag, CEO of Sunfire and Board Member of Hydrogen Europe, commented on the current state of the European hydrogen industry. The discussion focused on the geopolitical importance of energy security and Europe’s technological competitiveness.
“Dependence on fossil fuel imports is increasingly becoming a serious risk to Germany’s and Europe’s industrial base. In times of geopolitical uncertainty, dependence is the highest price any industrialized nation can pay. In 2022 alone, the additional cost burden amounted to around €400 billion for Europe. The current conflict in the Middle East now threatens to impose another burden running into the hundreds of billions.”
“China and Europe are leading the global hydrogen market. When total costs are taken into account, green hydrogen produced in Europe is, in most cases, more cost‑competitive than imported hydrogen. In addition, Europe has outstanding technological capabilities. European manufacturers stand for transparent standards, excellence in execution, and a high degree of reliability and stability. Especially in times of geopolitical uncertainty, this represents a decisive competitive advantage.”
“We will once again demonstrate our global leadership with our new 50‑megawatt electrolyzer system. We work closely with our customers and have a clear understanding of what matters in real‑world applications. Accordingly, our current 100-MW projects are repeat orders from existing customers.”
“With the implementation of RED III through the GHG-quota, green hydrogen has finally gained reliable demand at meaningful scale in Germany. Based on our calculations, demand for up to five gigawatts of electrolyzer capacity could emerge over the next five years. This sends a clear signal for investment, industrial value creation, and ‘Made in Germany’ technology. It should serve as a blueprint for other EU member states.”
Sunfire is a global leader in the manufacture of industrial electrolysers based on pressurized alkali (AEL) and solid oxide electrolysis (SOEC) technologies. With its electrolysis solutions, Sunfire addresses one of the key challenges facing today’s energy system: the provision of green hydrogen as climate-neutral substitutes for fossil fuels. Sunfire’s innovative and proven electrolysis technology enables the transformation of carbon-intensive industries that currently rely on fossil fuels such as oil, gas, or coal. The company employs more than 700 people in Germany.
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