Accelera by Cummins Opens New Electrolyzer Plant in Spain, Paving the Way for Europe's Green Hydrogen Future

Accelera by Cummins has opened a cutting-edge electrolyzer manufacturing plant in Spain, driving Europe's green hydrogen production and creating 150 new jobs. Discover how this facility will boost Spain's role as a hydrogen hub and advance global decarbonization efforts.

Accelera by Cummins, the zero-emissions segment of Cummins Inc., has inaugurated its state-of-the-art electrolyzer manufacturing plant in Guadalajara, Castilla-La Mancha, Spain. The new facility is designed to bolster Europe's green hydrogen production and is expected to create 150 highly skilled jobs, potentially scaling to 200 as production ramps up.

This new facility marks a significant step in accelerating global decarbonization. "The opening of our new electrolyzer manufacturing plant in Europe is a crucial milestone for Accelera," said Amy Davis, President of Accelera. "We are committed to large-scale green hydrogen production and building infrastructure to decarbonize energy-intensive industries."

Green Hydrogen at Scale

The plant began operations in April 2024 and currently has a production capacity of 500 megawatts (MW) of electrolyzers per year, scalable to more than 1 gigawatt (GW) annually in the future. It will produce Accelera’s proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolyzers, which are key to enabling Spain’s rise as a hydrogen hub in Europe. This development aligns with Spain’s ambition to lead in the clean energy transition, supported by innovative hydrogen technology.

The President of Castilla La Mancha, Emiliano García-Page, highlighted the importance of the new plant to the regional economy: "The Accelera plant will create hundreds of jobs and put Castilla-La Mancha on the economic map for the long term. This project will attract more businesses, both directly and indirectly."

Sustainability at the Core

The 260,000-square-foot facility embodies Accelera's commitment to sustainability, featuring energy-efficient designs and advanced technologies. The plant meets 70% of its energy needs on-site, with 3,000 rooftop solar panels generating zero-emissions energy. Additionally, 100 geothermal points support renewable heating and cooling, and natural light is maximized with 300 skylights. A rainwater harvesting system is also in place for facility use and irrigation.

Safety and environmental responsibility are top priorities at the plant, which includes a state-of-the-art hydrogen detection system and pulse assembly.