PowerCell Powers HyFlex Rollout with First Commercial Order for Hydrogen Fuel Cells

On June 27, 2025, something quietly game-changing took place at the Port of Gothenburg. Sweden’s own PowerCell Group, a leader in hydrogen fuel cell innovation, officially landed its first commercial order for the Power-Generation System 225. The customer? Long-term partner Hitachi Energy, who’ll be using the tech as part of their HyFlex™ platform — a clean, scalable power solution meant to replace diesel in off-grid setups and maritime environments.

From Testing Grounds to Real-World Deployment

This isn’t just a one-off sale—it’s the payoff after years of development and field testing, including live trials at Gothenburg’s Majnabbe terminal in May 2025. During testing, a dream team including Linde Gas (behind the hydrogen supply), Stena Line (maritime ops), and the Port of Gothenburg put the tech through its paces. This wasn’t a lab experiment—it was a full-blown reality check to see if hydrogen-powered generators could truly go head-to-head with diesel on the docks.

The verdict? Not only can they compete, they’re now being adopted.

HyFlex: Plug-and-Play Power, Zero Drama

What makes HyFlex special is its simplicity and impact. Powered by PowerCell’s System 225, this setup generates nothing but electricity, heat, and plain old water vapor. That’s right—zero CO₂, no soot, no smell. It’s also modular, so you can scale up or down depending on what you need. Whether it’s a ship docked at port, a remote construction camp, or anywhere grid power can’t reliably reach, HyFlex fits the bill.

Why does this matter? Because the real power isn’t just clean energy—it’s deployable clean energy. In ports like Gothenburg, where environmental rules are tightening fast, HyFlex gives operators a way to hit their sustainability goals without overhauling everything. Not to mention, it clears the air—literally—for workers and nearby residents.

Why Now Is the Right Time

Let’s face it: ports and ships are big-time polluters. Between heavy-duty machines and reliance on marine diesel, they’ve got an emissions problem. And with mounting pressure to clean things up, the industry’s been scrambling for solutions. Hydrogen has always looked promising, but making the jump from concept to reality? That’s where things got tricky—until now.

HyFlex takes the guesswork out. It doesn’t need massive infrastructure to work—it’s ready to roll, working off hydrogen already in the supply chain thanks to partners like Linde Gas. It’s fast to deploy, easy to integrate, and designed to solve the immediate problem without locking you into a 10-year plan.

Business Meets Climate Action

This milestone is more than just a sale—it’s a signal. PowerCell and Hitachi Energy have been teaming up since 2021, and this order is the first major win from three years of R&D, fieldwork, and planning. For PowerCell, it proves the tech is ready. For Hitachi Energy, it extends their expertise from grid systems into the exciting world of hydrogen infrastructure.

Stena Line‘s involvement adds real-world weight. As one of Europe’s biggest ferry operators, they’re not just a test case—they’re ground-zero for applying this tech in everyday port operations. When a ferry plugs into HyFlex at berth, it’s not just one ship getting cleaner. It’s an entire port zone breathing easier, with quieter docks and no more diesel fumes hanging over urban waterfronts.

Gazing Ahead: Hydrogen Power Goes Prime Time

This is only the beginning. Commercial hydrogen fuel cells are still relatively new in power gen, especially in flexible setups like HyFlex. But by moving beyond talk into a real, working rollout, PowerCell has crossed a major threshold. If things go well in Gothenburg—and all indications say they will—we could see the tech pop up at other ports, construction zones, airport ground services, telecom outposts… anywhere you’d normally rent a noisy, emissions-heavy diesel generator.

And with regulations pushing harder, and major players—from Linde to Hitachi to Stena—now marching in the same direction, the timing couldn’t be better. Gothenburg isn’t just setting an example—it’s live proof that sustainable energy through hydrogen fuel cells is no longer just theory. It’s happening, right now, on the docks of Northern Europe.

About PowerCell Group

Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Gothenburg, PowerCell Group designs and manufactures hydrogen fuel cell stacks and complete systems for everything from backup power to mobility. With a clear focus on carbon-free, zero-emission technology, PowerCell is helping Europe lead the charge in the global shift to sustainable energy.

Keywords: hydrogen fuel cells, fuel cell technology, zero-emission technology, hydrogen infrastructure, sustainable energy