Revolutionizing US Manufacturing with Low-Cost Renewable Hydrogen
Key Ideas
- Ecolectro and Re:Build Manufacturing partner to scale Ecolectro's advanced anion exchange membrane (AEM) electrolyzers across the US, enabling cost-effective hydrogen production for various industries.
- The strategic partnership will create manufacturing jobs in New York and Pennsylvania, with initial units assembled in Rochester and full-scale production in New Kensington, leveraging the region's steel industry.
- On-site renewable hydrogen production with Ecolectro's AEM electrolyzers eliminates transportation costs, increases safety, and provides significant cost savings for customers, driving industrial revitalization.
- Ecolectro's successful pilot deployment in Massena, N.Y., demonstrated hydrogen production at less than $2.50/kg, showcasing the scalability and cost-effectiveness of their technology as they aim to make hydrogen energy more accessible in the US.
Ecolectro and Re:Build Manufacturing have announced a strategic partnership to scale and deploy Ecolectro’s advanced anion exchange membrane (AEM) electrolyzers across the United States to produce low-cost renewable hydrogen. By eliminating costly precious metals and toxic chemicals, Ecolectro's AEM electrolyzers lower production costs while ensuring durability and efficiency in hydrogen production, targeting hard-to-abate sectors such as refining, transportation, and industrial applications. Re:Build Manufacturing will handle the assembly of the electrolyzer units, creating manufacturing jobs in Rochester, N.Y., and New Kensington, Pa. This collaboration aims to revolutionize US manufacturing by driving clean energy production and economic growth in the Appalachian region. The on-site production of renewable hydrogen with Ecolectro's technology offers significant cost savings, safety benefits, and enables customers to leverage tax credits directly. Ecolectro's successful pilot deployment in Massena, N.Y., showcased the scalability and cost-effectiveness of their technology, paving the way for a future where renewable hydrogen is a widely accessible energy source in the US. The partnership between Ecolectro and Re:Build Manufacturing has received strong support from industry leaders and government agencies, reflecting confidence in the breakthrough AEM technology and accelerating the mission to make renewable hydrogen a scalable and cost-effective solution for a sustainable energy future.