Sungrow Hydrogen, the hydrogen-focused subsidiary of China’s Sungrow Power Supply Co., Ltd., has officially inaugurated its new European Hydrogen Technology Laboratory in Munich, located within the Munich Airport Business Park.
A Strategic European Hub for Electrolysis and Power-to-X Innovation
The facility, opened on 19 August 2025, is a fully compliant, state-of-the-art R&D hub tailored to advance water electrolysis and Power-to-X (P2X) technologies in line with Europe’s rigorous safety and environmental standards. Highlights of the laboratory include:
- Compliance with German safety regulations (ASiG, GefStoffV, BG RCI), featuring an eight-fold ventilation system and real-time hydrogen/oxygen monitoring for safe operations.
- A closed-loop R&D workflow that integrates material fabrication, component testing, and digital data analytics from initial materials to system performance.
- Four dedicated research divisions, Physical, Optical, Chemical, and Electrochemical—with advanced technologies such as 3D printing, SEM microscopy, and precision PEM assembly.
- Built with scalability in mind, the lab retains ample space for future expansions and employs internationally renowned test stations for high-accuracy pressurised electrochemical characterisation.
This Munich laboratory complements Sungrow Hydrogen’s existing global innovation infrastructure, including its 30 MW water electrolysis demonstration platform and core materials and product research centres.
Sungrow’s Broader Solar PV Manufacturing Profile
Although Sungrow Hydrogen focuses on electrolyser and hydrogen-related research, its parent company, Sungrow Power Supply Co., Ltd., is a major name in solar photovoltaic (PV) technologies. Headquartered in Hefei, China, Sungrow is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of PV inverters and energy storage systems.
As of late 2023, Sungrow had installed over 515 GW of power electronics equipment globally and operates the world’s largest inverter factory, with an annual capacity of 330 GW, of which 25 GW are produced outside China. The company also reports more than 605 GW of cumulative installed capacity of inverter and converter equipment by mid-2024 and continues to scale its manufacturing footprint.
This deep-rooted expertise in scalable solar manufacturing provides a strong technological and industrial foundation supporting Sungrow Hydrogen’s advanced activities.
Expanding Reach: Electrolyser Partnership in Southern Europe
In a significant move for southern Europe, Sungrow Hydrogen signed a strategic partnership agreement in May 2025with BrightHy Solutions, a subsidiary of Fusion Fuel—to act as its exclusive agent across the Iberian Peninsula (Spain and Portugal).
- Under the agreement, BrightHy will market, sell, and support Sungrow’s electrolyser technologies, leveraging its local engineering expertise and market knowledge to facilitate deployment and integration.
- Sungrow Hydrogen brings to this arrangement its 30 MW water electrolysis demonstration platform, the newly opened German hydrogen lab, and a portfolio strengthened by over 550 patents and copyrights.
This collaboration empowers Sungrow to enhance its regional presence and deliver cutting-edge, locally supported hydrogen solutions to Iberian industrial and energy clients.
With the launch of its European Hydrogen Technology Laboratory in Munich, Sungrow Hydrogen has firmly established its commitment to leading hydrogen innovation in Europe. The new facility strengthens the company’s R&D capabilities across the hydrogen supply chain, especially when complemented by Sungrow’s substantial solar PV manufacturing strength.
Furthermore, through a strategic partnership with BrightHy Solutions, Sungrow Hydrogen extends its reach into Southern Europe, enabling enhanced customer engagement and support. Together, these developments underscore Sungrow’s ambition to play a central role in Europe’s green hydrogen transformation.
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