Longi Hydrogen global electrolysis plans after Chinese learning curves
Longi’s entry into the hydrogen space has been marked by speed and scale. Having started research in the field in 2018, the solar PV giant made its move in 2020, as China set its 2030 carbon-peaking target and hydrogen began to emerge as a cornerstone of future clean energy strategies.
By 2021, it had launched Longi Hydrogen Technology Co. Ltd, opened an electrolyser manufacturing plant in Wuxi, and unveiled its first pressurised 1,000Nm3/h alkaline system.
Its pace has not slowed. Zhang Haimeng, Longi’s Chief Strategy and ESG Officer, told H2 View the company has around 300MW of installed, operational hydrogen production capacity globally, with an order backlog of 200MW. It also has around 2.5GW of manufacturing capacity.
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