German hydrogen technology company Sunfire is establishing a new testing facility at Industriepark Lausitz in Schwarzheide, further strengthening the industrial site’s role in the development of next-generation green hydrogen technologies.
The Dresden-based company plans to use the facility to validate and optimize its solid oxide electrolysis cell (SOEC) technology under real industrial operating conditions. Commissioning of the plant is scheduled for the end of the year, with the goal of gathering additional operational data ahead of large-scale commercial deployment.
Industriepark Lausitz, which continues to attract companies focused on industrial transformation and clean technologies, sees the partnership as another step in positioning the region as a key center for the energy transition.
Sunfire’s SOEC technology produces hydrogen through high-temperature electrolysis, operating at around 850°C. By utilizing heat alongside electricity, the system can achieve very high efficiency levels compared to conventional electrolysis technologies. According to the company, the technology can reach electrical efficiencies of up to 89% LHV, helping lower the overall cost of green hydrogen production.
The new test installation will allow Sunfire to evaluate the technology in an industrial environment over longer operating periods. The company says the location offers strong infrastructure, available industrial space, and technical expertise needed for practical large-scale testing.
Sunfire is considered one of the leading developers of SOEC systems globally and has already deployed multiple industrial demonstration projects worldwide. High-temperature electrolysis is increasingly viewed as an attractive solution for energy-intensive industries seeking to reduce emissions while improving energy efficiency.
The project also highlights the growing importance of the Lausitz region as Germany accelerates investment in hydrogen infrastructure and low-carbon industrial technologies.
