French hydrogen specialist HDF Energy inaugurated the world's first 1MW+ fuel cell factory in Blanquefort, France. The plant aims to decarbonize heavy maritime, rail mobility, and public grid power. Using PEM technology, the emission-free fuel cells are designed for heavy mobility and electricity generation, with applications in locomotives and ship propulsion. The factory, part of the 'HDF Industry' project, plans to develop multi-megawatt fuel cells through successive R&D and industrialization programs, targeting a production capacity of 1GW per year by 2030. Notably, 80% of the fuel cells manufactured will be exported. HDF Energy's fuel cells play a crucial role in their Renewstable hydrogen power plants, ensuring non-intermittent renewable electricity by storing photovoltaic or wind energy in the form of hydrogen. The project received financial support from the European Commission and the French government as part of the Hy2Move wave of IPCEI hydrogen financing, contributing to the reindustrialization of Europe.