Green Hydrogen Production Accelerated by Accelera’s 5MW PEM Electrolyzer in Bavaria

Think Europe’s green hydrogen dreams have stalled? Think again—there’s a fresh powerhouse on the scene. On September 25, 2025, Accelera by Cummins sealed the deal to deliver two HyLyzer 500 proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolyzer units, packing a solid 5 MW punch for Tyczka Hydrogen GmbH. They’ll be installed at the Port of Schweinfurt in Bavaria, Germany, thanks to a €5 million boost from the Bavarian Ministry of Economic Affairs. Once up and running, the setup will crank out about 2.2 tonnes of green hydrogen daily, harnessing nothing but wind and solar power.

Scaling Up Green Hydrogen Production in Bavaria

Bavaria isn’t just Germany’s largest state by land—it’s an industrial powerhouse geared for industrial decarbonization. The Port of Schweinfurt, nestled along the Main River, was a natural pick thanks to its handy logistics and existing energy grid. Aligning with Germany’s 2020 national hydrogen strategy and Bavaria’s own funding push since 2021, this 5 MW plant will link up with local wind and solar parks. The result? A steady pipeline of emission-free hydrogen feeding transport fleets, heavy industry processes, and research labs right in the heart of central Germany.

Strategic Impact for Industry and Policy

This isn’t just another equipment sale; it’s a strategic game-changer. For Accelera by Cummins, it cements a lead in Europe—over 600 electrolyzer units deployed globally and a shiny new factory in Guadalajara, Spain, under their belt. For Tyczka Hydrogen and the Bavarian government, it’s a catalyst for local industrial decarbonization, new manufacturing jobs, and a blueprint for merging renewables with hydrogen production. On a larger scale, it nudges Europe closer to its climate targets, beefs up energy security, and showcases the continent’s edge in zero-emission tech.

Looking Ahead

As the world races toward a cleaner energy future, projects like Schweinfurt’s remind us how powerful public-private partnerships can be. They help drive down costs through scale, build up essential hydrogen infrastructure, and spark more innovation in hydrogen production. With heavy hitters like Accelera by Cummins and Tyczka Hydrogen leading the charge, Europe’s hydrogen story is only just getting started—and it looks brighter than ever.