Hyzon has announced the start of production of its single-stack 200kW Fuel Cell System (FCS). The company said this enables Hyzon to manufacture standardized FCSs at volume for commercial sale, further accelerating the decarbonization of heavy-duty industries.

At start of production, all necessary conditions for full-scale manufacturing have been met, allowing Hyzon to transition from building prototypes to producing standardized units. Fully integrated manufacturing is a key element to Hyzon’s manufacturing strategy, the company said, enabling rapid product development, customer responsiveness, and high power.

“We are excited to announce the start of production of our single-stack 200kW fuel cell system on National Hydrogen Fuel Cell Day,” said Hyzon Chief Executive Officer Parker Meeks. “Our Bolingbrook facility is one of the largest fully-integrated fuel cell systems production facilities in the United States and the only 200kW single-stack fuel system to be launched into serial production, a significant step for zero-emission technology manufacturing in the US. This milestone also represents another inflection point in our mission to decarbonize heavy-duty industries. By standardizing and scaling up production, we can provide more customers with the high-performance, zero-emission solutions they need to meet their sustainability goals. As we mark this achievement on a day that celebrates the potential of hydrogen fuel cell technology, we’re reinforcing our commitment to building a cleaner, more sustainable future.”

According to Chief Operating Officer Dr. Bappa Banerjee, the declaration of the start of production validates Hyzon’s ability to produce 700 fuel cell systems per year over a three-shift operation.

“The systems pass through in-line quality gates that include laser and optical vision systems and go through rigorous end-of-line tests to confirm all performance requirements are met,” Banerjee said. “All of this is done to ensure the performance of our vehicles meet or exceed the performance of diesel trucks on routes that include long stretches of steep grades as has been demonstrated during our customer trials,” he added.

Having successfully passed the ISO 9001 audit in September 2024, Hyzon said it expects to achieve formal ISO 9001 certification for its fuel cell manufacturing and design/R&D activities in Q4 2024.