Integrating hydrogen into industrial processes means addressing an issue that goes beyond the choice of fuel or energy carrier. For many companies, the real challenge lies in the availability of the gas, the continuity of supply, and the ability to directly control the quality, pressure, and quantity produced.
Our H2-GEN solution was designed to address this need. The system developed by Simplifhy enables on-site hydrogen production at the user’s facility, reducing dependence on external supplies and transportation via tanker trucks. The solution integrates, within a modular cabinet, the technologies needed to produce hydrogen, monitor its operating parameters, and, when required, combine it with a hydrogen storage system.
Hydrogen Production Directly at the Industrial Site
H2-GEN is an integrated system designed for companies that use hydrogen in their industrial processes or intend to explore its use in new applications.
At the heart of the solution is a modular electrolysis cabinet that can be configured to meet specific production needs. The system uses water and electricity to generate hydrogen close to the point of consumption, eliminating the need to produce the gas elsewhere, compress it, transport it, and deliver it to the site.
This approach brings production closer to the process and creates a more self-sufficient infrastructure. The company can schedule hydrogen generation based on its needs, reduce exposure to logistical challenges, and access real-time data on the system’s operation.
H2-GEN achieves a production capacity ranging from 0.5 to 2 Nm³/h, with hydrogen available at a pressure of 30 bar. Demineralized water consumption is 0.8 L/Nm³, while energy consumption starts at 4.8 kWh/Nm³, depending on the configuration adopted.
Configurable Hydrogen Purity and Storage
Local production must ensure parameters compatible with the end application. For this reason, H2-GEN can supply hydrogen with a purity level ranging from 99.9% to 99.999% through the integration of a dryer system.
The ability to produce the gas directly at 30 bar facilitates its use in various industrial applications and allows it to be combined with an optional hydrogen storage system. Storage enables the gas to be saved during periods of lower consumption and made available when the process requires a greater quantity.
This configuration is useful in batch production cycles, experimental activities, or situations where production and use do not occur simultaneously. The storage capacity is determined based on the consumption profile and the characteristics of the application.
The cabinet measures 800 x 800 x 2,000 millimeters and concentrates the main process functions within a compact space.
Safety, Remote Control, and Data Collection
A hydrogen production system consists of more than just the electrolyzer. It must include safety technologies, auxiliary devices, control logic, and instruments for monitoring process parameters.
H2-GEN integrates these functions into an architecture designed to simplify operation and maintenance. Remote connectivity allows users to check operating conditions, collect data, and support service activities.
The availability of this information enables the analysis of production, consumption, and performance over time. This allows companies to more accurately assess hydrogen’s contribution to the process and identify potential areas for optimization.
Applications of H2-GEN in Industrial Processes
H2-GEN is aimed at sectors where hydrogen is already used as a process gas, fuel, or reagent, as well as at companies that are evaluating solutions to reduce their reliance on fossil fuels.
Areas of application include steel and metal processing, welding, food processing, and high-temperature manufacturing. In these contexts, hydrogen can be used as a total or partial replacement for natural gas, depending on the plant’s characteristics and the project’s objectives.
H2-GEN can also support research and development activities, component testing, fuel cell testing, and the production of synthetic fuels. The availability of on-site hydrogen allows for the supply of test benches and pilot plants with controlled flow rates, pressures, and purity levels.
The environmental benefit depends on the electricity source used for electrolysis. When the system is powered by renewable energy, hydrogen production can help reduce emissions associated with the use of fossil fuels.
Applications Already Developed by Simplifhy
In 2025, Simplifhy designed and built a hydrogen production plant for Sotacarbo to supply an experimental reactor for the synthesis of e-fuel.
The solution includes an AEM electrolyzer and a PEM electrolyzer, integrated with external storage and a distribution line to the reactor. The plant includes process auxiliaries and a remotely accessible automation system for controlling operational functions and monitoring parameters.
In another project, completed in 2023, Simplifhy provided a turnkey pilot plant on a rental basis. The system was used for testing SOFC fuel cells and enabled the production and storage of hydrogen, which was then blended with methane according to testing requirements.
These examples demonstrate how autonomous hydrogen production can be applied to both research and industrial processes, with configurations tailored to the specific objective.
A Modular System for Autonomous Hydrogen Production
H2-GEN combines hydrogen production, control, and optional storage into a single solution. Local generation reduces reliance on external logistics, while its modular design allows the system to be adapted to different flow rates, purity levels, and usage scenarios.
For companies that use hydrogen or intend to incorporate it into their industrial processes, H2-GEN provides a tool for building an infrastructure that is more controllable, flexible, and closely aligned with actual production needs.
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