Recently, HORIBA has officially launched four standard fuel cell and electrolysis test station models for the Chinese market, covering five mainstream technology routes: PEMFC, SOFC, SOEC, PEMEC and AEMEC. These systems can be used to evaluate the performance, efficiency, and durability of single cells and single electrolysis cells.
The simultaneous launch of these four standard models represents a key initiative by HORIBA to accelerate product delivery and respond to the R&D demands of the Chinese hydrogen energy sector. Building on the performance strengths of existing test platforms, these systems adopt standardized designs to shorten deployment lead time, providing stable data support for basic research, performance validation, and advanced studies.
Covering five technology routes with four products requires the enterprise to possess comprehensive process expertise, proven engineering solutions, and a large-scale manufacturing system. HORIBA stated that the concentrated launch of standard models is a direct response to Chinese market demand and also demonstrates its R&D and manufacturing capabilities in the fuel cell and electrolysis testing field.
These products were developed and manufactured by HORIBA FuelCon in Germany. Founded in 2001, HORIBA FuelCon has been deeply engaged in the fuel cell and electrolysis testing field for over 25 years. Its product range encompasses benchtop, large-scale, and containerized configurations, with power ratings spanning from 100 watts to 5 megawatts. The company has long served major fuel cell and electrolysis enterprises and research institutions worldwide.
In September 2022, HORIBA's global hub for new energy business, eHUB, began operations in Barleben, Magdeburg, Germany. The production area was expanded to approximately five times that of the original site, while R&D, manufacturing, and project delivery capabilities were simultaneously enhanced. The launch of these four standard models is a clear reflection of the results achieved through systematic capacity building.
While delivery lead times have been significantly reduced, the new products retain the core technical features of HORIBA FuelCon's high-performance test stations and incorporate intelligent engineering strategies and a safety design framework to provide clients with precise, stable, and reliable testing support.
The four standard models cover multiple stages from basic research to advanced studies and are suitable for applications such as performance mapping, polarization curve testing, accelerated stress testing, catalyst screening, material research, and co-electrolysis studies, meeting the demands for testing precision and stability across different R&D phases.
For clients looking to rapidly launch test projects and shorten equipment deployment lead time, the standard models offer a more efficient and convenient option. For special operating conditions, customized configurations, or complex testing requirements, HORIBA FuelCon continues to provide proven, customised solutions.
By offering both standardized products and customised services, HORIBA aims to provide clients at different stages of development and across various application scenarios with testing solutions tailored to their needs. Going forward, the company will continue to leverage its technical expertise, mature product portfolio, production capacity, and service network in fuel cell and electrolysis testing to support the R&D, validation, and industrialisation of hydrogen technologies in China.
