Cummins to begin electrolyzer production in the US
Cummins supports its continued dedication to advancing the nation’s green hydrogen economy.
Cummins Inc. will begin producing electrolyzers in Fridley, Minnesota, US, starting at 500 MW of manufacturing capacity annually, scalable to 1 GW in the future.
Cummins plans to dedicate 89,000 sq. ft. of its existing Fridley facility to electrolyzer production. Initially, the facility will manufacture its HyLYZER®-500 and HyLYZER®-5000 proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolyzers here, with the potential to manufacture other electrolyzer products in the future. This range of products can accommodate power needs from 1.25MW to more than 200MW for both small- and large-scale hydrogen generation projects.
This new production space in Fridley adds to Cummins’ growing global electrolyzer development and manufacturing footprint. The company recently announced expansion of PEM electrolyzer manufacturing capacity at its Belgium factory to 1GW and has added space to its Mississauga, Canada, site. Cummins is also building two new electrolyzer factories in Spain and China, each starting at 500MW of manufacturing capacity and scalable to 1GW.
Choosing Fridley as the site for its first US electrolyzer production plant highlights Cummins’ long-term commitment to the greater Twin Cities area and the favourable climate for investment there. In addition to strengthening its physical roots in Fridley, the company is dedicated to helping the community in a variety of ways, including through its Cummins Advocating for Racial Equity (CARE) program and support for Black-owned businesses and mobile grocery markets in the greater Minneapolis area.
Alexey Ustinov, Vice President of Electrolyzers at Cummins, said, “This is a reflection of increasing government support through the Inflation Reduction Act, Hydrogen Hubs and a blossoming hydrogen economy in the states.”
Alex Savelli, MD of Electrolyzers Americas at Cummins, said, “Expanding our electrolyzer capabilities to Minnesota is Cummins’ first step in enhancing our ability to serve North American customers and meet growing demand for large-scale electrolysis projects globally.”
