In October, Verdagy took a significant step into the green hydrogen space with the opening of its electrolyzer manufacturing facility in Newark, California. The facility is supported by the U.S. Department of Energy and represents the first of its kind in the United States to receive direct government support for large-scale electrolyzer cell production .
Located in the heart of Silicon Valley and spanning more than 100,000 square feet, the plant has the capacity to produce multiple gigawatts of electrolyzers, a key component in generating clean hydrogen.
Verdagy factory begins its path towards decarbonization
The company, led by experts with experience in solar and automotive battery manufacturing , has partnered with ATI to optimize the manufacturing process. This collaboration includes innovations from molten metal to the assembly of finished cells, all with a “coils to cells” strategy that seeks to simplify production and significantly reduce costs. Peter Cousins, the company’s chief operating officer, emphasized the need to reduce the cost of electrolyzers to achieve parity with fossil fuels and thus facilitate decarbonization in industrial sectors that are difficult to electrify.
Supported by a $39.6 million grant awarded in March 2024 , the company plans to begin mass production in the first quarter of 2025. Enabling an automated, high-volume workflow, this system uses U.S.-made nickel alloys and provides the flexibility to quickly adapt to market demands without compromising efficiency.
The factory, operating at gigawatt scale, will also positively impact the local Silicon Valley economy by creating jobs in the clean technology sector. This project consolidates Verdagy as one of the pioneering companies in the manufacturing of green hydrogen , capable of contributing to the energy transition and reducing dependence on conventional energy sources, while meeting the Department of Energy’s goals to increase domestic production of clean technologies .
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