SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Feb. 1, 2025 – MAN Energy Solutions and Quest One have embarked on a transformative collaboration, commencing construction of a state-of-the-art 10MW electrolyser demonstrator at MAN’s Augsburg, Germany, performance center. This Modular Hydrogen Platform (MHP) PEM electrolyser project aims to accelerate the adoption of green hydrogen by showcasing scalable, industrial-ready technology.
Building the Future of Green Hydrogen
The demonstration plant, designed by Quest One, will serve as a cornerstone for advancing hydrogen production efficiency. Assembly of the facility is set to conclude in 2025, with test operations launching in 2026. A critical milestone was achieved in December 2024 with the successful installation of the plant’s freshwater treatment system, underscoring the project’s steady progress.
The 10MW electrolyser will operate under real-world conditions to generate data that enables “comprehensive optimisation” of plant performance, assembly, and maintenance. By mid-2025, potential customers and developers will be invited to tour the facility, gaining insights into its construction, infrastructure, and modular design.
Scalable Design for Growing Industrial Demands
At the heart of the project is Quest One’s modular electrolyser solution, which combines 10MW blocks to create systems ranging from 10MW to several hundred megawatts. This flexibility ensures the technology can adapt to rising hydrogen demands across industries, from manufacturing to renewable energy storage.
Jürgen Klöpffer, Chairman of Quest One’s Advisory Board and MAN Energy Solutions’ Executive Board member, emphasized the project’s significance: “It is essential to have industrial-scale electrolysers to meet the huge demand for green hydrogen in the future. With our new hydrogen demonstration plant, we will show that the technology for industrial-scale hydrogen production already exists. Prospects can now experience these advantages at our demonstration plant.”
Strategic Funding and National Collaboration
The initiative is backed by the PEP.IN research project, part of Germany’s H2Giga hydrogen lighthouse program funded by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF). This support highlights the national priority placed on scaling green hydrogen infrastructure to meet climate goals.
Leadership Insights: Innovation Meets Practicality
Michael Meister, Quest One’s Chief Operating Officer (COO), stressed the system’s adaptability: “The scalable system can be flexibly adapted to increasing hydrogen demands as the industry ramps up. The demonstration plant is an important means for us to further optimize the performance and operating parameters of the MHP. This will ensure that our products continue to produce green hydrogen in a reliable and efficient way in the future.”
A Gateway to Sustainable Energy Solutions
The Augsburg demonstrator not only validates industrial-scale hydrogen production but also bridges the gap between innovation and market readiness. By allowing stakeholders to witness the technology firsthand, MAN and Quest One aim to build confidence in green hydrogen as a viable alternative to fossil fuels.
Looking Ahead: A Clean Energy Blueprint
As global industries pivot toward sustainability, projects like the MHP electrolyser demonstrator offer a replicable model for large-scale hydrogen adoption. With its modular architecture, data-driven optimization, and government-backed funding, this initiative positions Germany—and its partners—as leaders in the clean energy transition.
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