PEM electrolysis for high-purity hydrogen production

Engineered to meet the demands of industrial hydrogen production while supporting the global shift toward renewable energy.

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The focus on PEM electrolysis

With extensive experience with all major electrolyzer technologies — including alkaline, AEM (anion exchange membrane), and SOEC (solid oxide electrolyzer cell) — we focus exclusively on PEM (proton exchange membrane) electrolysis technology.

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Why PEM?

PEM technology offers a solid-state approach to hydrogen production, with a membrane that facilitates efficient proton transfer. With superior performance and an unmatched safety profile, this technology is compatible with dynamic, renewable-powered operations and plays a vital role in advancing clean energy solutions. 

Meet the demands of industrial hydrogen production

Built on real-world insights, we use PEM electrolysis in our electrolyzer platforms to offer dependable performance for hydrogen production at scale in demanding industrial settings.

Dynamic operation

PEM technology enables operation across a wide load range and responds rapidly to changes in power input. This flexibility allows systems to adjust quickly to varying energy demands.

可再生能源并网

PEM electrolyzers are ideally suited for integration with intermittent renewable energy sources such as wind and solar. Their responsiveness supports grid balancing and frequency regulation.

高功率密度

Our PEM electrolysis technology delivers up to 500 Nm³/h of hydrogen per stack, equivalent to around 2.5 MW of input power — the highest in the market.

紧凑的设计

The high power density reduces the number of stacks needed and simplifies the system design, enabling a compact footprint that lowers land use and installation costs.

能源效率

Our electrolyzer systems maintain high efficiency across the entire operating range, with low energy consumption per kilogram of hydrogen produced.

High purity + pressure

Hydrogen output reaches 99.99% purity, and the system operates at 30 bar pressure without the need for external compression, minimizing equipment and maintenance costs.

本质安全

The use of a non-porous solid polymer membrane makes PEM electrolyzers intrinsically safe. Safety is a core principle in our cell stack and system design.

持久耐用

Our PEM systems use advanced materials like porous transport layers (PTLs) and bipolar plates (BPPs) to enhance durability, simplify maintenance, and lower capital costs.

经验证的可靠性

With a large installed base and multiple successful deployments, our PEM electrolyzers are a mature and bankable solution.

Where electrolysis takes place

At the heart of our PEM electrolyzers are cell stacks. Built on the robust 1500E cell stack design originally developed in 2014, we offer two PEM cell stacks to support mid-scale and large-scale hydrogen production. This platform has been continuously improved through extensive field experience and iterative design enhancements, ensuring high performance, reliability and scalability.

 

For mid-scale production

 

For large-scale produciton

The 250 Nm³/h PEM cell stack is integrated into our HyLYZER 500 product, which is ideal for flexible and modular deployments.

 

The 500 Nm³/h PEM cell stack powers our HyLYZER 1000 platform, which is optimized for high-capacity industrial applications.

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Enabling green hydrogen with PEM electrolysis

PEM electrolyzers play a vital role in the production of 绿色氢 — clean, or zero-emissions, hydrogen created through water electrolysis powered by electricity from sources like solar, wind and hydropower.

Green hydrogen is a key component to accelerating the shift to clean energy. As it gains momentum around the world, the commercialization of electrolyzers can make green hydrogen more widely available and transform global energy systems, lower emissions and reduce the environmental impact of essential industries and sectors.

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Tracing the path of PEM 
进步

We have evolved our PEM electrolysis technology through more than two decades of focused innovation, beginning with Hydrogenics and advancing through Cummins Inc. to its current form with Accelera.
 

  • 1995 – Initiated PEM fuel cell development at Hydrogenics
  • 1999 – Released first PEM electrolyzer for lab-scale applications (1 Nm³/h, 92E platform with 92 cm² active area)
  • 2014 – Developed 250 Nm³/h PEM cell stack (1500E platform, 1500 cm² active area)
  • 2015 – Deployed first MW-scale PEM electrolyzer at Windgas Reitbrook (Germany)
  • 2017 – Introduced dual-stack PEM system at HyBalance (Denmark), forming the basis of the HyLYZER® 500 product architecture
  • 2018 – Delivered first indoor PEM system for the Markham Energy Storage project (Canada), validating dynamic operation and grid balancing capabilities
  • 2020 – Commissioned 20 MW PEM electrolyzer in Canada, validating the HyLYZER® 1000 product and our 500 Nm³/h cell stack
  • 2023 – Delivered 25 MW PEM system to NextEra (HyLYZER® 1000, Florida Power & Light, US)
  • 2025 – Delivered 35 MW PEM electrolyzer to Linde Niagara (HyLYZER® 1000, New York, US)
  • 2025 – Awarded 100 MW PEM project for BP Lingen (HyLYZER® 1000, Germany)

Partnering with Accelera on 
制氢

Choosing the right electrolyzer provider means choosing confidence. You want a partner who not only understands your goals but can deliver reliable technology, expert support and long-term value — so your hydrogen project runs smoothly from day one and scales with your needs.

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