HYVIA confirms its debut in France and the deployment of its entire hydrogen transportation solutions.
HYVIA’s goal is to capture 30% of the European LCV H2 market by 2030. By the end of 2022, the plant will also begin manufacturing H2 refueling stations and producing low-carbon hydrogen via a first electrolyzer.
“Since its creation on June 3, 2021, HYVIA is moving fast. Our plant represents a major human,technological and industrial challenge. It is a fantastic illustration of our unique joint venture: we jointhe expertise of Renault Group, a dominant player in the automotive industry, and Plug Power, a worldleader in turnkey hydrogen and fuel cell solutions.” David Holderbach, HYVIA CEO.
“HYVIA plant is part of the Re-energy pilar of our strategic Refactory plant in Flins. Its ramp up embodiesRenault Group’s strong ambitions in H2 mobility, complementary to electric mobility. It will contributeto increase local integration, creating value in France and Europe.” Luca de Meo, Renault Group CEO.
“Plug Power is proud to see the assembly of its fuel cell here in France. We have been present in Europefor more than 10 years, being a major investor in the development of the European H2 sector. We haveaccelerated our growth with HYVIA, in partnership with Renault Group. Together, we’re takingmeaningful steps to tackle climate change.” Andy Marsh, Plug Power CEO.
The HYVIA plant in Flins is the first phase of a larger industrial project, which begins today with 3 000m2 and a highly skilled team of approximately 15 personnel, including operators, managers, and technicians from the Flins manufacturing facility.
The HYVIA factory prioritizes safety, the environment, and quality, utilizing Renault Group and Plug Power best practices.
By 2022, the fuel cell assembly and testing line will be capable of producing 1,000 fuel cells per year.
Construction of the H2 refueling station assembly line will commence. Additionally, a 1MW electrolyzer will be installed to supply H2 to the plant (450 kg H2 per day) for the purpose of testing fuel cells and H2 refueling stations. Additionally, the plant will be equipped with H2 powered forklifts. The HYVIA plant will continue to scale up with a second phase in the coming years, enhancing local and vertical integration.
