DNV validates Electric Hydrogen’s ‘HYPRPlant’ industry-leading turnkey electrolyzer solution

DNV’s review assessed Electric Hydrogen’s proprietary proton-exchange membrane technology, power electronics, plant design, monitoring & controls, and standard product warranty with commercial assurances on their core technology.

Katy, Texas, 22 July 2025 — DNV, the independent energy expert and assurance provider, has completed a comprehensive technical review of Electric Hydrogen’s HYPRPlant, validating its alignment with current industry standards for process design, safety, and manufacturing process.

The pre-engineered electrolyzer system–a device that uses electricity to split water into hydrogen and oxygen–features high-current-density stacks in a turnkey product which reduces front-end engineering and field installation burdens, offering a scalable solution for electrolytic hydrogen production.

DNV’s review assessed Electric Hydrogen’s proprietary proton-exchange membrane technology, power electronics, plant design, monitoring & controls, and standard product warranty with commercial assurances on their core technology. The analysis focused on the second-generation HYPRPlant, which incorporates fluid optimization and enhanced stack isolation. Available in 75 MW, 100 MW, and 120 MW configurations, the system achieves industry-leading power density, thus reducing stack count per unit of capacity within a standardized balance of plant.

To verify performance, DNV audited lab and pilot testing data from 2022–2025 and observed live operation at Electric Hydrogen’s Pioneer Plant in San Jose—a 1/10th-scale facility running a commercial-grade stack. The review confirmed the system’s ability to maintain rated efficiency, pressure, and purity while collecting critical lifetime degradation data. DNV also inspected the Devens, Mass. manufacturing facility, noting advanced quality controls, 5S lean management, and value-stream mapping aligned with established electrolyzer OEM standards.

Richard S. Barnes“DNV has the experience in reviewing new and evolving energy technologies to ensure they perform to specifications, are designed to be inherently safe and are sufficiently de-risked to be considered for bankability. This is a crucial service for bringing systems like Electric Hydrogen’s HYPRPlant to market,” said Richard S. Barnes, Executive Vice President and Director for North America, Energy Systems at DNV. “Delivering such a power-dense, flexible, turn-key electrolyzer plant is a step change for the industry for both new and experienced plant operators”.

 

 

“Building powerful electrolyzer plants at low-cost and large scale is the singular purpose of Electric Hydrogen,” explains Raffi Garabedian, CEO and Co-founder of the company. “We are honored that DNV, one of the most distinguished independent evaluation authorities, has validated and recognized our progress.”

Ashrith Domun and Marco Buccheri
DNV's Ashrith Domun (Electrolyzer Team Lead) and Marco Buccheri (Electrolyzer Engineer) on site

 

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