H2 Energy
H2 Energy is a Zürich-based hydrogen ecosystem developer that designs, builds, and operates PEM electrolysis production, containerized storage (MEGC, HyFIVE), refueling stations, and kvyreen fuel cell power products for enterprise customers across Switzerland and Europe.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2014
- HeadquartersZürich, Switzerland
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What H2 Energy does
H2 Energy is a privately held Swiss hydrogen ecosystem developer founded in 2014 and headquartered in Zürich. The company designs, builds, and operates integrated green hydrogen value chains spanning PEM electrolysis-based production, containerized storage and logistics, hydrogen refueling stations, and end-use fuel cell applications. Its core technologies include 2 MW PEM electrolyzers deployed at Swiss run-of-river sites (Niedergösgen and Kubel), proprietary MEGC and HyFIVE hydrogen storage containers (380 bar / 465 kg and 350 bar / 45 kg respectively) certified to ADR/RID standards, and the kvyreen line of 80/160 kW hydrogen fuel cell chargers and gensets for zero-emission EV charging and off-grid power.
The business operates across three revenue streams: project-based engineering services (feasibility studies, planning, turnkey delivery of production plants and refueling stations), proprietary hardware sales (MEGC containers, HyFIVE storage, kvyreen power products), and equity participation in a network of joint ventures (Hydrospider with Alpiq and Linde for hydrogen distribution, Hyundai Hydrogen Mobility for fuel cell truck deployment, JET-H2 Energy with Phillips 66 for European HRS network, and H2 Energy Europe with Trafigura). Customers and partners include Coop, AVIA/Osterwalder, SMT Netherlands, SAK/WPO, DFDS, VfA Buchs, and Empa. The company employs 11-50 staff, has wholly-owned subsidiaries Kvyreen AG and 38 MEGAPASCAL AG, and reports operational metrics including 95%+ plant availability, 11+ million km of hydrogen truck operation, and 9,000+ tons of CO2 saved.
H2 Energy firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- H2 Energy
- Legal name
- H2 Energy Holding AG
- Website
- https://h2energy.ch
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2014
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- H2 Energy is a Zürich-based hydrogen ecosystem developer that designs, builds, and operates PEM electrolysis production, containerized storage (MEGC, HyFIVE), refueling stations, and kvyreen fuel cell power products for enterprise customers across Switzerland and Europe.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
H2 Energy industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Hydrogen Energy Infrastructure
- NAICS
- Electric Power Generation (22111)
- SIC
- Motors & Generators (3621)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Hydrogen (Industrial & Mobility) (IMAEACAB)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Hydrogen Energy Storage & Power-to-X Equipment (electrolyzers, storage, fuel cell systems) (IMAGAHAM), Hydrogen & Derivative Fuels for Industry (H₂, Ammonia, Methanol) (EUABAJAC), Hydrogen Storage Terminals, Depots & Bulk Logistics (Siting, Loading/Unloading) (EUAFAEAI), Hydrogen Production Supply & Offtake (Green/Blue H2) for Utility Blending (EUAJAJAF), Hydrogen Storage EPC, Engineering & Construction (Aboveground/Underground Facilities) (EUAFAEAK)
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Where H2 Energy is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Zürich
- HQ country
- Switzerland
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices5 records
Markets served
H2 Energy business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Engineering Services: Full-stack engineering services including feasibility studies, planning, execution, commissioning, and certification of hydrogen production plants, refueling stations, and fuel cell applications. Revenue generated through project-based consulting and turnkey delivery contracts.
- Hydrogen Storage Products (MEGC, HyFIVE): Sale of proprietary hydrogen storage containers and modular storage solutions. MEGC and HyFIVE products sold to logistics operators, refueling stations, and industrial customers for hydrogen transportation and storage.
- kvyreen Power Products: Sale of hydrogen-powered fast chargers and generators (kvyreen 80/160 series). Products available as DC chargers, AC generators, or combination units for EV charging and power supply applications.
- Joint Venture Operations: Revenue through joint ventures including Hydrospider (hydrogen production/distribution) and Hyundai Hydrogen Mobility (fuel cell truck ecosystem). H2 Energy holds equity stakes and likely receives operational returns.
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels4 records
H2 Energy product offering
Product offeringCore offering
H2 Energy produces green hydrogen via PEM electrolysis at 2 MW-scale plants and sells containerized hydrogen storage solutions (MEGC, HyFIVE), hydrogen fuel cell power products (kvyreen 80/160 kW chargers and gensets), and turnkey hydrogen refueling stations. The company also delivers full-stack hydrogen engineering services covering feasibility studies, planning, execution, commissioning, and certification of hydrogen production plants, refueling stations, and fuel cell applications for trucks, ships, trains, and buildings. Customers are enterprises and public-sector energy, logistics, and industrial buyers.
Product overview
H2 Energy operates as an integrated hydrogen ecosystem provider, offering a portfolio of products and engineering services spanning the hydrogen value chain. The core product offerings include Kvyreen fuel cell power products (80/160 kW chargers and gensets) for zero-emission EV charging and power supply; MEGC and HyFIVE storage solutions for hydrogen logistics; and hydrogen production plants and refueling stations delivered as engineering services. Kvyreen products are designed and manufactured by H2 Energy using automotive-grade fuel cells, while MEGC containers are produced through a partnership with FORVIA (38MEGAPASCAL subsidiary). The engineering services division provides turnkey hydrogen production plants, refueling stations, and fuel cell applications for trucks, ships, trains, and buildings.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- kvyreen: Hydrogen fuel cell power products for zero emission EV charging and stationary power supply, with 80 or 160 kW power ratings in DC or AC configurations
- HyFIVE
- MEGC (Multiple Element Gas Container)
Products and services
- Kvyreen 80/160 CG Charger Hydrogen fuel cell DC fast charger with 80/160 kW output, CCS-2 interface, and OCCP v1.6 backend integration; designed for zero-emission EV charging at grid-constrained locations for fleets, construction sites, events, and remote operations.
- Kvyreen 80/160 GS Genset Mobile hydrogen fuel cell power supply delivering 80/160 kW of 3-phase 400V 50Hz AC through 125A CEE socket(s); serves as a zero-emission alternative to diesel generators for construction, events, and remote sites.
Quantifiable outcome
- 95%+ plant availability at hydrogen production facilities
- +6 more outcomes
Companies that use H2 Energy
Customer profileNamed customers9 records
Segments6 records
Ideal customer profiles5 records
H2 Energy technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration4 records
Feature6 records
H2 Energy partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, strategic and minor.
- FORVIAcorePartnership expanded in 2025 to scale MEGC manufacturing. FORVIA supplies optimized 38MPa hydrogen composite Type III tanks. H2 Energy handles full MEGC assembly in Switzerland for large-scale hydrogen transport.
- SMT NetherlandscoreExclusive distributor and service partner for kvyreen products in the Netherlands. First international distributor and service partner secured for kvyreen. Dealer of Volvo and Sennebogen equipment.
- Empa (Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology)strategicResearch project 'H2 Districts' conducted October 2023 to September 2025 at NEST innovation building. Investigated stationary hydrogen fuel cells for building peak load support. Funded by SFOE through SWEET-PATHFNDR program.
- Hälg GroupminorResearch partner in H2 Districts project for building energy systems with hydrogen fuel cells.
- Osterwalder GroupcoreResearch partner in H2 Districts project. Major partner in Swiss hydrogen ecosystem with multiple hydrogen refueling stations and hydrogen production involvement through WPO.
- JET-H2 EnergystrategicJoint venture with Phillips 66 founded in 2022 to develop hydrogen refueling station network in Europe.
- Morgen MobilityminorPartner for hydrogen refueling station development in Germany alongside Maximator Hydrogen.
- HydrospidercoreJoint venture between H2 Energy, Alpiq, and Linde. Produces, sources, and distributes green hydrogen throughout Switzerland. Over 1000 tons of green hydrogen delivered since 2020.
- Hyundai Motor CompanycoreJoint venture Hyundai Hydrogen Mobility launched first series production fuel cell trucks in Switzerland in 2020. H2 Energy and Hyundai collaborate on heavy-duty fuel cell mobility ecosystem in Europe.
- ARGOVIA Hydrogen AGcoreProvides smart interfaces for hydrogen handling and logistics, enabling hydrogen storage systems to be safely filled by the same filling station infrastructure.
- DFDSstrategicFeasibility study partner for hydrogen propulsion and refueling of RoRo ferry. Lloyd's Register contributed safety risk assessment and issued Approval in Principle (AiP) for the hydrogen system concept.
- Maximator HydrogencoreEquipment partner for hydrogen refueling stations. Developed containerized hydrogen storage and logistics solution with H2 Energy. Architecture used in 17 of 18 Swiss HRS.
Scale indicators11 records
Recent moves2 records
Expansion highlights6 records
H2 Energy competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Linde plc: Linde is a global industrial gases major and H2 Energy's JV partner in Hydrospider; it operates massive green/blue hydrogen production, liquefaction, and distribution infrastructure worldwide — comparable as the incumbent ecosystem anchor H2 Energy's distribution JV is built around.
- Air Liquide: Air Liquide is a global industrial gas giant with major green hydrogen production investments and hydrogen mobility infrastructure across Europe — comparable as a broader incumbent entering the same green H2 and refueling market where H2 Energy competes.
- Cummins / Accelera: Cummins's Accelera segment manufactures PEM electrolyzers (including a JV with Linde for next-gen platforms), fuel cell systems, and drivetrain components for heavy-duty trucks — overlapping with H2 Energy's PEM electrolyzer, fuel cell power, and heavy-truck ecosystem businesses but at significantly larger scale.
Direct peers
- Everfuel: Everfuel is a Danish green hydrogen production, distribution, and refueling company with HRS deployments across Scandinavia — comparable to H2 Energy's Hydrospider green H2 distribution model and Nordic expansion ambitions (Esbjerg 1 GW project).
- ITM Power: ITM Power is a UK-based PEM electrolyzer manufacturer and hydrogen refueling station developer serving European markets with a comparable technology stack and HRS business line to H2 Energy's PEM electrolyzer and 18-station Swiss network.
- Hexagon Purus: Hexagon Purus manufactures Type IV hydrogen pressure vessels and integrated storage/distribution systems for mobility — directly comparable to H2 Energy's MEGC and HyFIVE containerized hydrogen storage logistics offering built around composite pressure vessels (Type III).
- Nel ASA: Nel ASA is a Norwegian PEM and alkaline electrolyzer manufacturer with global hydrogen project delivery — directly comparable to H2 Energy's PEM electrolyzer core, hydrogen refueling station offerings, and turnkey project model, though at larger scale and publicly traded.
- Plug Power: Plug Power builds turnkey hydrogen ecosystems including PEM electrolysis, refueling stations, and fuel cell applications across logistics and stationary power — directly overlapping with H2 Energy's vertically integrated hydrogen value chain, especially the kvyreen-style fuel cell power products.
- McPhy Energy: McPhy is a French electrolyzer specialist with PEM and alkaline technology plus hydrogen refueling station deployments in Europe — comparable to H2 Energy's PEM plants and HRS operations, particularly relevant given both serve industrial and mobility customers across DACH/continental Europe.
- Ballard Power Systems: Ballard develops PEM fuel cell modules for heavy-duty mobility (trucks, buses, rail, marine) and stationary power — overlapping with H2 Energy's fuel cell applications (kvyreen power products, Hyundai XCIENT truck ecosystem, DFDS hydrogen ferry).
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
H2 Energy social profiles
Digital presenceH2 Energy compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance3 records
H2 Energy financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
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H2 Energy leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
H2 Energy subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries5 records
H2 Energy funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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H2 Energy M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about H2 Energy
What does H2 Energy do?
H2 Energy produces green hydrogen via PEM electrolysis at 2 MW-scale plants and sells containerized hydrogen storage solutions (MEGC, HyFIVE), hydrogen fuel cell power products (kvyreen 80/160 kW chargers and gensets), and turnkey hydrogen refueling stations. The company also delivers full-stack hydrogen engineering services covering feasibility studies, planning, execution, commissioning, and certification of hydrogen production plants, refueling stations, and fuel cell applications for trucks, ships, trains, and buildings. Customers are enterprises and public-sector energy, logistics, and industrial buyers.
Is H2 Energy a public or private company?
H2 Energy is a private company. It is classified as venture growth investor backed and is currently operating.
When was H2 Energy founded?
H2 Energy was founded in 2014. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is H2 Energy based?
H2 Energy is headquartered in Zürich, Switzerland, in the Europe region.
How does H2 Energy make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Engineering Services are the primary driver. The others are hydrogen Storage Products (MEGC, HyFIVE), kvyreen Power Products and joint Venture Operations.
Who are H2 Energy's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Linde plc, Air Liquide and Cummins / Accelera. Direct peers are Everfuel, ITM Power, Hexagon Purus, Nel ASA, Plug Power, McPhy Energy and Ballard Power Systems.
Does H2 Energy have an API?
No public API is recorded for H2 Energy.
What industry is H2 Energy in?
H2 Energy's product category is Hydrogen Energy Infrastructure. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAEACAB, Hydrogen (Industrial & Mobility), with a secondary code of IMAGAHAM, Hydrogen Energy Storage & Power-to-X Equipment (electrolyzers, storage, fuel cell systems). Its NAICS code is 22111 and its SIC code is 3621.