HDF Energy Unveils New Fuel Cell Test Center in Bordeaux

HDF Energy has launched a new center of industrial excellence in Bordeaux, France. Completed in January 2025, this facility is dedicated to the design and industrialization of high-power fuel cells, focusing on applications for heavy maritime and rail mobility, and electricity production.

This autonomous center, supported by the French IPCEI program, reproduces real-life fuel cell operating conditions to ensure robustness and performance, providing a training ground for potential clients. HDF's pioneering design and technology, involving multiple French partners, highlight the center's innovative approach.

The facility features solar-powered hydrogen production, storage of up to 500 kg of hydrogen, and the ability to feed electricity into the grid. It also includes a versatile test bench for enhancing maritime and rail propulsion systems.