Accelera hosts Spanish PM to discuss hydrogen initiatives

Accelera, a division of Cummins Inc., welcomed Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez to its electrolyzer manufacturing facility in Guadalajara, Spain. The visit underscored Accelera's role in helping Spain and the European Union transition to sustainable energy. During his visit, Prime Minister Sánchez toured the 260,000 square-foot facility, which focuses on producing proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolyzers. This factory began production in April 2024 and has already created 91 skilled jobs, with hopes for more as operations expand. The Spanish government is enthusiastic about green hydrogen as a key part of its energy strategy. Spain is currently leading in Europe, hosting around 20% of all green hydrogen projects. Accelera's facility is crucial for achieving Spain's goal of installing 12 gigawatts (GW) of electrolyzers and fostering job growth. Following the tour, industry leaders gathered to discuss ways to promote Spain's position as Europe's hydrogen hub. They emphasized the importance of domestic production of electrolyzers to meet the ambitious decarbonization targets set by Spain and the EU. Accelera is a leader in producing large-scale hydrogen through PEM electrolysis, with over 600 units deployed worldwide. The company aims to further increase its production capacity in Spain, contributing to the nation's growing hydrogen economy and its commitment to a zero-emissions future.