Hydrogen Energy

What Hydrogen Energy does

Hydrogen Energy (BriHyNergy / 氢辉能源) is a Shenzhen-based private company founded in 2021 by Chair Professor Hui Li's team from Southern University of Science and Technology, specializing in proton exchange membrane (PEM) and anion exchange membrane (AEM) water electrolysis for green hydrogen production. The company operates a 10,000 m² R&D and production facility in Longgang District and runs vertically integrated manufacturing lines with 4GW/year of PEM membrane capacity, 4GW/year of membrane electrode assembly (MEA) capacity, and 1GW/year of flexible electrolyzer stack assembly. Its product portfolio covers BriPEM® dual-enhanced proton exchange membranes, BriMEA™ anti-hydrogen-crossover membrane electrodes, BriLyzer® PEM and AEM electrolyzer stacks (R/S/T/M series, 1-600 Nm³/h), BriSystem® integrated hydrogen production systems up to 5MW, and BriTester® test platforms, with hydrogen purity ≥99.999% and rated energy consumption as low as 4.2 kWh/Nm³ H₂.

The company sells through enterprise B2B channels including public bidding and centralized procurement for state-owned energy customers (China Energy Investment Corporation, Southern Power Grid, Sinopec, PetroChina), strategic project partnerships (Envision Energy, Runshihua, Hongzhou Gas, East Hydrogen Energy, Wison Engineering), and direct international export (3MW shipment to Europe in 2025, 15MW system to Romania in 2026). It has secured ASME U-stamp, EU CE, ISO 22734:2019 and other certifications, and is included in the China Energy Engineering centralized procurement catalog for 2023 and 2024. Hydrogen Energy has raised approximately 150 million CNY across an angel round (Runshihua, 2022) and Pre-A round (Sequoia China, Envision Energy, 2023), with additional investors including Qingsong Fund, Amperex Technology, and Shenzhen Energy Storage Fund noted in later periods.

Name

Hydrogen Energy

Legal name

氢辉能源（深圳）有限公司

Website

https://brihynergy.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Hydrogen Energy (BriHyNergy) is a Shenzhen-based PEM and AEM electrolyzer manufacturer founded in 2021 that develops core membranes, MEAs, and stacks for industrial, energy, and renewable hydrogen customers including Chinese state-owned enterprises and European project developers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Green Hydrogen Electrolysis Equipment

NAICS

Industrial Gas Manufacturing (32512), Chemical Manufacturing (325)

SIC

Motors & Generators (3621), Instruments For Meas & Testing Of Electricity & Elec Signals (3825)

akta.pro primary industry

Hydrogen Energy Storage & Power-to-X Equipment (electrolyzers, storage, fuel cell systems) (IMAGAHAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Hydrogen (Industrial & Mobility) (IMAEACAB)

Keywords

• PEM electrolysis systems
• Green hydrogen production
• Proton exchange membranes
• Alkaline electrolyzers
• Hydrogen generation equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Shenzhen

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. PEM/AEM Electrolyzer Hardware Sales: Sale of PEM and AEM electrolyzer stacks across multiple series (R, S, T, M) ranging from 1 to 600 Nm³/h capacity. Includes BriLyzer® branded products sold directly to industrial customers and via strategic procurement channels.
2. Core Materials Sales: Sale of proprietary core components including BriPEM® dual-enhanced proton exchange membranes and BriMEA™ membrane electrode assemblies to third-party electrolyzer manufacturers and research institutions. Both materials are offered with customization options and have been delivered to hundreds of domestic and international customers.
3. PEM Hydrogen Production System Sales: Sale of integrated BriSystem® PEM hydrogen production systems ranging from 0.5 Nm³/h (A-series) to 5MW (multi-unit modular systems). Systems are deployed across industrial, renewable energy, and distributed generation applications.
4. Green Hydrogen Project Solutions: Project-based delivery of turnkey green hydrogen production systems to industrial customers, renewable energy developers, and state-owned enterprises. Includes engineering, integration, and commissioning of PEM electrolysis facilities.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Hydrogen Energy (BriHyNergy) designs, manufactures, and sells PEM and AEM water electrolysis equipment and core materials for green hydrogen production. Its offerings span proprietary proton exchange membranes (BriPEM®), membrane electrode assemblies (BriMEA™), PEM/AEM electrolyzer stacks (BriLyzer® series from 1 to 600 Nm³/h), and integrated hydrogen production systems (BriSystem® from 0.5 Nm³/h to 5MW). The company provides R&D, manufacturing, sales, and technical services targeting industrial, energy, and renewable hydrogen projects.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BriPEM: BriPEM®双增强型质子交换膜，用于PEM电解槽的核心材料
• BriMEA
• BriLyzer
• BriSystem
• BriTester

Products and services

• BriSystem® PEM Hydrogen Production Systems Integrated PEM hydrogen production systems ranging from 0.5 Nm³/h (A-series) up to 5MW modular systems, deployed for industrial, renewable energy, and distributed generation applications.
• BriLyzer® PEM Electrolyzer Stacks (R/S/T/M Series) Full range of PEM electrolyzer stacks from 1 to 600 Nm³/h hydrogen production capacity. R200 Gen 2 achieves rated energy consumption of 4.2 kWh/Nm³ H₂ at 2.5A/cm², operating pressure 3-4 MPa, withstanding 5 MPa instantaneous pressure differential.
• BriLyzer® AEM Electrolyzer (A50, A20, A2 models) AEM electrolyzer line with A50, A20, and A2 models using self-developed anion exchange membrane with strong chemical stability. Integrated modular design supports rapid stacking and expansion, with 100% domestic key materials.
• BriPEM® Dual-enhanced Proton Exchange Membrane Self-developed dual-enhanced proton exchange membrane using perfluorosulfonic acid resin as solid electrolyte, with mechanical and chemical reinforcement. 80μm thickness, low impedance, high selectivity. Sold to third-party electrolyzer manufacturers and research institutions.
• BriMEA™ Anti-hydrogen Crossover Membrane Electrode Assembly Anti-hydrogen crossover membrane electrode assembly using proprietary combined dispersion technology and precise three-phase interface construction. Performance improved from 1.83V@2A/cm² (Gen 1) to 1.69V@2A/cm² (Gen 2). Supports customization.

Quantifiable outcome

• Hydrogen purity ≥99.999%
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Wison Engineering (惠生工程)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 October 2024Strategic cooperation agreement signed in Shenzhen. Wison Engineering develops BOP (Balance of Plant) systems suitable for PEM electrolyzers while BriHyNergy provides efficient PEM electrolyzers, forming complete PEM water electrolysis solutions. Jointly promoting solutions to domestic and international markets.
• China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation (中国石化 / Sinopec)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 September 2024Sinopec Senior Vice President Yu Baocai visited BriHyNergy headquarters to inspect PEM electrolysis water hydrogen production core materials and equipment. Deep discussion on technology trends, innovation, industrialization, and cost control. Sinopec expressed interest in strengthening cooperation to promote hydrogen energy technology advancement and large-scale commercial application.
• Hongzhou New Energy (宏洲新能源)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 July 2023Strategic cooperation for PEM electrolysis water hydrogen production systems in electronic and gas applications. Partners combine resources to expand hydrogen applications in industrial gas market.
• East Hydrogen Energy (东氢能源)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 July 2023Strategic cooperation for hydrogen energy storage demonstration projects. Collaboration to advance hydrogen storage technology applications.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Nel ASA: Norwegian global leader in PEM and alkaline electrolyzers for hydrogen production. Directly comparable to BriHyNergy in core PEM technology and target customers (industrial, energy). Nel's M-series and containerized PEM systems compete with BriLyzer in international tenders, including in Europe where BriHyNergy is now expanding.
• ITM Power: UK-based PEM electrolyzer pure-play, one of the most direct competitors in MW-scale PEM technology. Competes with BriHyNergy for European green hydrogen projects, including the Romania project where BriHyNergy won. Both target industrial scale hydrogen production with similar dynamic response characteristics.
• Plug Power: US-based PEM electrolyzer and fuel cell company. Cited as a BriHyNergy partner/customer in third-party press releases. Direct competitor in PEM technology with focus on turnkey hydrogen solutions for industrial and mobility applications. Operates in similar markets including green hydrogen production and refueling infrastructure.
• McPhy Energy: French electrolyzer manufacturer offering both alkaline and PEM technology. Direct competitor for European green hydrogen projects where BriHyNergy is expanding. Comparable in targeting large-scale industrial hydrogen production with similar customer profiles (refineries, chemicals, energy companies).
• Cummins Inc. (Accelera): US-based through its Accelera segment, manufactures PEM electrolyzers for industrial-scale hydrogen production. Competes with BriHyNergy in PEM technology with focus on large MW-scale systems. Both target industrial decarbonization and renewable hydrogen applications with similar product positioning.
• Sunfire: German electrolyzer company developing both PEM and solid oxide electrolyzer (SOEC) technology. Competes with BriHyNergy in European green hydrogen markets. Comparable focus on industrial-scale hydrogen production with similar target customers in chemicals and energy sectors.
• thyssenkrupp nucera: German electrolyzer specialist offering both alkaline and PEM technology with focus on industrial-scale green hydrogen. Directly competes with BriHyNergy in the same market segments including renewable energy hydrogen production and industrial decarbonization. Strong European customer base parallels BriHyNergy's European expansion.
• LONGi Green Energy Technology: Chinese solar leader that has expanded into PEM and alkaline electrolyzers. Most direct Chinese competitor with comparable GW-scale ambitions and similar SOE customer base. Competes with BriHyNergy for major Chinese state-owned enterprise contracts (Sinopec, China Energy) and pursues similar cost-reduction strategies via vertical integration.

Broad incumbents

• Siemens Energy: German energy major offering Silyzer PEM electrolyzers as part of broader energy portfolio. Competes with BriHyNergy in PEM technology but operates at much larger scale across power generation, transmission, and industrial services. Comparable in targeting large industrial and utility customers for green hydrogen projects.
• Envision Energy: Chinese wind turbine OEM and strategic investor in BriHyNergy (Pre-A round). Has its own electrolyzer business and competes with BriHyNergy in some segments while being a major customer (12 sets of 3MW PEM electrolyzers). Comparable as Chinese-based energy equipment company targeting wind-solar hydrogen integrated solutions.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/brihynergy-hydrogen

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds3 records

Investors3 records

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M&A

Investments

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