Zepp.solutions secures Euro 2 million grant funding to build fuel cell systems factory in the heart of Europe's hydrogen hub
Zepp.solutions, a leading Dutch company specialized in hydrogen fuel cell technology, has successfully secured a €1.98 million grant from the European Just Transition Fund (JTF). This grant is an important step towards the establishment of an advanced fuel cell systems factory, strategically positioned in the heart of the Greater-Rijnmond region, the epicenter of Europe's maritime industry
The factory, to be established in the Greater-Rijnmond region, will allow zepp.solutions to solidify its leading position in Europe's growing hydrogen sector. With the support of the Ministries of Economic Affairs and Climate (EZK) and Social Affairs and Employment (SZW), as well as the municipalities in the Dutch Greater Rijnmond area, zepp.solutions aims to support the maritime industry's transition towards sustainable practices while fostering resilience in the labour market.
"We are thrilled and proud to receive this significant grant from the Just Transition Fund. This is an important step towards establishing a new state-of-the-art production facility for our fuel cell systems. It will allow us to further accelerate our technology and scale-up the production and deployment of these hydrogen systems in the next few years “said Jonas Brendelberger, co-founder of zepp.solutions.
Fully integrated systems to replace diesel engines
The factory will be dedicated to the production of zepp's Y50 and X150 fully integrated hydrogen fuel cell modules. These fuel cell modules extremely efficiently transform hydrogen gas into usable high-voltage electric power, propelling ships, vessels, and heavy machinery. Current applications include the Rotterdam Watertaxi, excavators for construction as well as a 67-meter long inland shipping vessel. The first two semi-trucks featuring zepp’s fuel cell systems will hit the roads later this year.
"The zepp team is excited to increase our contribution to a climate neutral Europe. Each of our systems ultimately replaces a polluting diesel engine resulting in a reduction of between 111 and 332 metric tons of CO2 per system annually. Our fuel cell technology boasts an impressive power density, surpassing that of our closest competitor by a significant share. This heightened power density enables the integration of hydrogen technology into a wider range of heavy-duty applications. We are maximizing the potential impact of the technology.” said Brendelberger.
Scaling up production
The factory will enable zepp.solutions to scale up their production to 1,000 systems annually, leading to the creation of approximately 100 sustainable jobs in the hydrogen sector within the region. By focusing on the production of their zero-emission fuel cell systems, zepp.solutions also significantly contributes to the region's ambition to become the leading European hydrogen hub.
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