Nel Hydrogen, located in Wallingford, Connecticut, recently completed a two-year, $30 million upgrade to its electrolyzer manufacturing facility. This upgrade, celebrated with a grand reopening event attended by U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal, has significantly increased the automation and efficiency of the facility. Nel Hydrogen's CEO, Hakon Volldall, highlighted the company's focus on reducing costs in the hydrogen industry to eventually eliminate the need for government subsidies. The hydrogen produced by Nel's electrolyzers is versatile, used for powering various machines, vehicles, and generating electricity. By converting office space into an 8,100 square foot addition, Nel has expanded its existing production floor to increase manufacturing capacity. The company's efforts in automation have been recognized with a $4.9 million federal grant from the U.S. Department of Energy, aimed at reducing the cost of producing clean hydrogen. Sen. Blumenthal praised Nel's contribution to Connecticut's status as a global hub for renewable energy production, emphasizing the role of hydrogen fuel cells in job creation and emissions reduction. With the addition of approximately two dozen employees in the past two years, Nel Hydrogen now employs 150 staff at its Wallingford facility. The company's commitment to automation and innovation has been highlighted as essential for competing globally in the clean energy sector, with a focus on upskilling employees for more rewarding work. Nel Hydrogen's acquisition of the Technology Drive production facility in 2017 has further solidified its presence in the industry, serving clients in heavy manufacturing sectors like steel and glass.