Cefmof has announced plans to install a hydrogen production unit next to Jyväskylä’s hydrogen refueling station by the close of 2025. As part of the project, the foundation has placed an order for a 1-megawatt containerised alkaline water electrolyser (AEL) from Asahi Kasei, a global leader in sustainable hydrogen technologies.
The electrolyser will be located adjacent to the refueling station and will generate hydrogen on-site. Its modular, container-based design allows for scalability to meet future increases in demand. The system will be capable of producing, on an hourly basis, enough hydrogen to fill the tanks of around three fuel cell passenger vehicles. Installation is set to begin at the end of 2025, with hydrogen production expected to commence in the first half of 2026.
Kenji Takeda, Executive Officer at Asahi Kasei overseeing Business Development for the Green Solution Project, stated: “This project marks a major step forward in the commercialization of our hydrogen business. We aim to prove the reliability of our alkaline electrolysis technology under cold-climate conditions and support Central Finland’s efforts toward decarbonization. We’re proud to offer a full-service solution, from system installation to ongoing operations.”
This development is significant, given the limited number of hydrogen production facilities currently in operation across Finland. Cefmof is among the pioneering organizations in the country to implement a containerised alkaline-water electrolyser at this scale. The initiative is a key part of the foundation’s strategy to foster a hydrogen-based economy in Central Finland.
“The installation of this production unit in Jyväskylä is a critical component of the emerging green hydrogen ecosystem in the region,” said Haruka Arai, Executive Director of Cefmof. “It underscores our long-term dedication to building a carbon-neutral future for Central Finland.”
The project follows a local production–local consumption model, ensuring the hydrogen is both generated and used within the same region. The hydrogen produced will help fuel hydrogen-powered buses operating in Jyväskylä, further supporting sustainable transport initiatives.
