At the site, key components for green hydrogen production have already been produced since March, including electrolyzer cell stacks and phase separators, which are then subjected to pressure testing and quality control. Depending on customer demand, the output can be flexibly scaled up.
The factory is located on a site with a long-standing history of industrial manufacturing, where ANDRITZ Schuler has been producing presses for many years. currently work in Erfurt; almost 100 will eventually be employed in the electrolyzer gigafactory. This existing infrastructure provides a solid foundation for the efficient production and transport of electrolyzers.
“With this gigafactory, we not only support our customers in mastering the green transition, but also get closer to our goal of being a leading provider of innovative, economically viable solutions here,” said ANDRITZ CEO Dr. Joachim Schönbeck. “At our site in Erfurt, we benefit from the existing infrastructure and look back on over 125 years of expertise in heavy machinery construction. This gives us the best conditions to produce electrolyzers on a large scale.”
Strategically located in the heart of Europe, Erfurt offers direct access to major transportation networks. Its proximity to central roadways enables safe and timely delivery to project sites across the continent, ensuring that customers benefit not only from high-quality technology but also from logistical efficiency.
The electrolyzers are based on the latest technology from ANDRITZ’s partner HydrogenPro. The first electrolyzers produced at the facility are destined for Salzgitter AG’s 100 MW hydrogen plant for low-CO₂ steel production. All green hydrogen products made in Erfurt are CE-certified and meet European safety and performance standards.
