Lhyfe (EURONEXT: LHYFE), a global pioneer in the production of green and renewable hydrogen for industrial and mobility decarbonization, has officially inaugurated its first commercial production site in Germany. The ceremony was attended by Winfried Kretschmann, Minister-President of Baden-Württemberg, Thekla Walker, Minister for the Environment, Climate and Energy, and Richard Arnold, First Mayor of Schwäbisch Gmünd, alongside other distinguished guests. This new facility marks Lhyfe’s fourth operational site and its first outside France, reinforcing the company’s European footprint.
A milestone for renewable hydrogen in Germany
Located on a one-hectare site in Schwäbisch Gmünd, the new facility features an installed capacity of 10 MW, capable of producing up to four tons of renewable hydrogen per day through water electrolysis powered by renewable energy. The hydrogen will be used primarily to decarbonize heavy-duty transport and industrial applications, two of the most difficult sectors to electrify.
To ensure a fully renewable process, Lhyfe has secured long-term Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) with renewable energy providers in Germany, including EDPR. The plant’s modular container design minimizes its footprint while integrating every step of the hydrogen value chain — from water purification and electrolysis to compression, purification, and distribution.
At full capacity, the site’s output could fuel 100 hydrogen trucks per day, each traveling roughly 400 kilometers without emitting CO₂.
Supporting industrial and mobility decarbonization in Baden-Württemberg
The renewable hydrogen produced at Schwäbisch Gmünd will be supplied to customers across the mobility and industrial sectors. Lhyfe has already secured an agreement with H2 MOBILITY, Germany’s leading hydrogen refueling network operator, to supply hydrogen to its regional stations. The site will also support future hydrogen distribution hubs, including the planned H2-Aspen industrial zone, providing a clean energy alternative for industries such as steel, glass, and chemicals.
The project has received €6.4 million in total public funding, including €2.1 million from the State of Baden-Württemberg and €4.3 million from the European Union’s ERDF program, as part of the “H2-Wandel – Model Region for Green Hydrogen Baden-Württemberg” initiative.
RFNBO certification: a benchmark for renewable hydrogen
In September 2025, the Schwäbisch Gmünd site received RFNBO (Renewable Fuel of Non-Biological Origin) certification — the EU’s highest standard for renewable hydrogen under the Renewable Energy Directive (RED III). This certification verifies that the hydrogen is 100% renewable and traceable, allowing customers to qualify for national and European sustainability incentives.
Five years of hydrogen expertise and logistics leadership in Germany
Lhyfe has operated in Germany since 2020, supplying Deutsche Bahn’s “H2goesRail” project and building one of Europe’s most advanced logistics networks for renewable hydrogen distribution. With a fleet of 70 high-performance tube trailers and a 99% service rate across 470 deliveries in 2024, the company maintains one of the continent’s largest hydrogen container operations.
The new Schwäbisch Gmünd site strengthens this network, expanding Lhyfe’s ability to deliver renewable hydrogen to customers across Germany and Europe — including those without on-site production units.
Winfried Kretschmann, Minister-President of Baden-Württemberg:
“With this new production site, Baden-Württemberg is taking a decisive step toward scaling up hydrogen technology. This project sends a strong signal: we are ready for a sustainable future.”
Thekla Walker, Minister for the Environment, Climate and Energy:
“We must play a leading role in the international hydrogen economy. Projects like Lhyfe’s demonstrate that our model regions are setting new standards for a climate-neutral future.”
Luc Graré, Head of Central & Eastern Europe at Lhyfe:
“We are proud to open our first site outside France here in Baden-Württemberg — a region recognized for its leadership in renewable hydrogen. This inauguration marks a new chapter for Lhyfe in Germany, as we expand our capacity to supply renewable hydrogen at scale and support the country’s energy transition.”
With this new facility, Lhyfe continues to advance its mission of making renewable hydrogen accessible across Europe — driving the shift toward a carbon-free, resilient, and sustainable energy system.
