Hystar AS Partners with thyssenkrupp for Advanced Electrolyser Factory in Norway
Key Ideas
  • Hystar AS awards thyssenkrupp Automation Engineering the FEED contract for designing an automated electrolyser manufacturing line at its GW factory in Høvik, Norway.
  • The new electrolyser production line aims to enhance operational efficiency, scaling up capacity significantly to meet market demands and support growth objectives.
  • The partnership signifies a strategic move by Hystar to provide cost-effective solutions for large-scale green hydrogen projects and advance the global energy transition.
  • thyssenkrupp's innovative solutions are expected to play a crucial role in establishing Hystar as a key player in the hydrogen industry and supporting the growth of green hydrogen technologies.
Hystar AS has awarded thyssenkrupp Automation Engineering with the Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) contract for the design and supply of an automated electrolyser manufacturing line at its GW factory in Høvik, Norway. This contract represents a significant step in Hystar's expansion strategy, aiming to enhance its production capabilities for electrolysers, crucial components in hydrogen production technologies. The partnership with thyssenkrupp marks a major milestone, with the new automated electrolyser manufacturing line set to increase operational efficiency and scale up capacity from 100 megawatts to a higher output. The construction of the GW electrolyser factory within a compact footprint of 2,500 square meters showcases efficient space utilization and includes stack assembly, quality control, and testing facilities. Leveraging a well-established supply chain for stack components, Hystar is poised to rapidly increase production capacity to meet market demands and achieve growth objectives. The collaboration between Hystar and thyssenkrupp highlights a shared commitment to supporting the energy transition by advancing green hydrogen technologies. Fredrik Mowill, CEO of Hystar, and Michael Menneking, CEO of thyssenkrupp Automation Engineering, both expressed enthusiasm about the partnership. Mowill emphasized the strategic importance of the automated GW factory in providing cost-effective solutions for green hydrogen projects, while Menneking highlighted thyssenkrupp's role in supporting Hystar's growth in the hydrogen industry. Both companies are dedicated to driving innovation in the energy sector and promoting sustainable solutions for reducing carbon emissions and fostering energy independence.
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