Rct Gh Gmbh

What Rct Gh Gmbh does

RCT GH GmbH, operating as RCT Hydrogen, is a Konstanz-headquartered joint venture (51% RCT Holding GmbH, 49% Jiangsu Guofu Hydrogen Energy Technology via GF Hydrogen Europe GmbH) that manufactures alkaline pressurized electrolyzers for green hydrogen production in Europe. Its core product is a 5 MW standard electrolyzer unit (with a 2.5 MW demonstration configuration) built around an alkaline pressurized cell stack rated at 82.6% DC stack efficiency (HHV), supplemented by integrated balance-of-plant modules covering gas-liquid separation, hydrogen purification, power supply and downstream re-fueling stations. Production is executed through a contract-manufacturing partnership with Brück GmbH at a Saarbrücken facility with 250 MW annual nameplate capacity, and the company holds an MOU with Siemens for factory and process automation across that line.

The company's commercial model combines direct electrolyzer sales with a Hydrogen-as-a-Service (H2aaS) offering, targeting a levelized hydrogen cost below EUR 5.00/kg against a referenced CO2 price of EUR 83/ton, and it backs the hardware with a 15-year performance guarantee supported in part by an electrode-technology partnership with ADELE Hydrogen SAS that claims a 250% performance uplift over baseline alkaline cells. End markets span cement, ceramics, glass, chemicals, electronics/semiconductor and transportation, with named flagship project ALPINE Hydrogen in Tyrol (Austria) targeting 500 tonnes of green hydrogen per year and submitted to the EU Hydrogen Bank auction in February 2026. Project development is supported through GH2DI as a partner channel.

RCT GH is led by Managing Director Prof. Dr. Peter Fath and VP Sales and Products Dr. Eric Rüland. It pursues a regulatory-anchored European go-to-market in which German manufacturing is positioned to qualify for EU Hydrogen Bank subsidies and RFNBO compliance, distinguishing its offering from lower-cost Chinese-made alkaline stacks. The business is pre-revenue at the time of source publication, with first hydrogen production green-lit in Germany in December 2025 and serial Saarbrücken output scheduled from April 2026.

Name

Rct Gh Gmbh

Legal name

RCT GH GmbH

Website

https://rct-hydrogen.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2024

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

RCT GH GmbH is a German-Chinese joint venture that manufactures alkaline pressurized electrolyzers and offers Hydrogen-as-a-Service to European industrial off-takers in cement, chemicals, electronics and mobility.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hydrogen Production Equipment

NAICS

Air and Gas Compressor Manufacturing (333912), Industrial Gas Manufacturing (32512)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Hydrogen (Industrial & Mobility) (IMAEACAB), Hydrogen Production Supply & Offtake (Green/Blue H2) for Utility Blending (EUAJAJAF)

Keywords

• Alkaline electrolyzer equipment
• Green hydrogen production
• Hydrogen-as-a-service
• Industrial hydrogen systems
• Hydrogen refueling stations

Headquarters

HQ city

Konstanz

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hydrogen-as-a-Service (H2aaS): Core revenue stream where RCT Hydrogen and partners produce hydrogen at customer sites. Industrial customers purchase hydrogen gas at fixed prices without upfront equipment costs. Revenue generated through fixed fees or per-kilogram pricing. This model enables cost-effective green hydrogen production for customers who previously relied on trailer-delivered hydrogen.
2. Electrolyzer Equipment Sales: Direct sales of electrolyzer stacks and Balance of Plant (BoP) equipment including gas-liquid separation, hydrogen purification, power supply units, and auxiliary systems. Equipment sizes range from 2.5 MW to 5 MW per unit.
3. Engineering Services: Comprehensive engineering services including design & development, project management, installation & commissioning, safety & compliance, optimization & maintenance, and technical training programs. Services support entire hydrogen production plant lifecycle.
4. Hydrogen Production Sales: Direct sale of produced green hydrogen to industrial customers at fixed pricing, targeting companies requiring hydrogen in their manufacturing processes such as steel, glass, ceramics, cement, and chemical industries.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

RCT Hydrogen manufactures alkaline pressurized electrolyzer stacks and Balance of Plant (BoP) equipment — including gas-liquid separation, hydrogen purification, power supply units, and auxiliary systems — for on-site green hydrogen production at industrial sites. The company also offers re-fueling stations and comprehensive engineering services (design, installation, commissioning, maintenance, training), and delivers green hydrogen to customers under a Hydrogen-as-a-Service (H2aaS) model at fixed per-kg pricing.

Product overview

RCT GH GmbH (RCT Hydrogen) is a German-Chinese joint venture (51% RCT Group, 49% Guofuhee) manufacturing hydrogen production equipment. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of alkaline pressurized electrolyzer technology with an initial yearly factory output capacity of 250 MW. The core product is the Electrolyzer Stack, supported by Balance of Plant (BoP) systems including Gas-Liquid Separation, Hydrogen Purification, Power Supply Unit, and Auxiliary Systems. Additional offerings include Re-Fueling Stations for hydrogen distribution infrastructure and Engineering Services for plant design, installation, commissioning, and maintenance. RCT Hydrogen operates manufacturing facilities in Konstanz, Germany and Saarbrücken (via partner Brück GmbH), with operations targeting European industrial customers through both equipment sales and Hydrogen-as-a-Service models.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Electrolyzer Stack High-efficiency alkaline pressurized electrolyzer stack for industrial green hydrogen production, delivering 1,000 Nm³/h hydrogen at 82.6% DC Stack Efficiency (HHV) and operating temperatures of 85–92°C. Intended for industrial customers building on-site hydrogen generation plants.
• Balance of Plant (BoP) Integrated Balance of Plant systems for hydrogen generation plants, bundling gas-liquid separation, hydrogen purification, power supply controls, and auxiliary systems to deliver peak efficiency and reliability for industrial hydrogen facilities.
• Re-Fueling Station State-of-the-art 700-bar hydrogen refueling station with integrated compressors, storage tanks, and dispensing units enabling 5-minute rapid refueling. Designed for transportation and logistics operators deploying hydrogen fuel cell vehicles.
• Engineering Services Comprehensive engineering services covering Design & Development, Project & Feasibility Management, Installation & Commissioning, Safety & Compliance, Optimization & Maintenance, and Technical Support & Training for hydrogen production plants. Sold to industrial customers building or operating hydrogen facilities.
• Hydrogen-as-a-Service (H2aaS) Hydrogen-as-a-Service offering where RCT installs and operates hydrogen production equipment at customer sites and sells the produced green hydrogen at fixed per-kg pricing, eliminating customers' upfront capex. Targets industrial offtakers currently using trailer-delivered hydrogen.

Quantifiable outcome

• 82.6% DC Stack Efficiency (HHV) achieving high hydrogen output while minimizing energy consumption
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• Green Hydrogen Development & Investment GmbH (GH2DI)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 February 2026Austrian project developer and investor in green hydrogen production and storage. Lead partner in ALPINE Hydrogen consortium submitting EU Hydrogen Bank bid for Tyrol project. Focus on reduced-cost production, energy self-sufficiency, and cost-effective stationary storage systems.
• ADELE Hydrogen SASflagshipTechnology or Integration · 20 February 2026French innovative technology start-up developing and manufacturing precious metal-free high-performance electrodes for alkaline electrolysis. Supplies electrolysis manufacturers worldwide. Electrode materials developed in collaboration with European academic partners including LEPMI, Grenoble. Partnership enables 250% performance increase in electrolyzer efficiency.
• Guofuhee (Jiangsu Guofu Hydrogen Energy Technology & Equipment Co. Ltd.)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 December 2025Chinese equipment manufacturer holding 49% minority stake through GF Hydrogen Europe GmbH. Key supplier of cost-optimized components for electrolyzer production. Provides manufacturing expertise and supply chain access to cost-competitive production.
• Brück GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 December 2025Production partner in Saarbrücken, Germany. Manufacturer of forged and ring products for industrial applications. Handles electrolysis stack assembly and manufacturing using experience from oil and gas production. Partnership enables German manufacturing for EU Hydrogen Bank eligibility.
• Siemens Digital IndustriescoreTechnology or Integration · 14 February 2025Siemens provides automation solutions, control systems, and process software for hydrogen production. Memorandum of understanding signed February 2025 for joint project development. Solutions based on programmable logic controllers (PLCs) for hardware and software integration, ensuring safety and optimized smart factory operations.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• John Cockerill: Belgian industrial group with a hydrogen division manufacturing alkaline electrolyzers (including the pressurized alkaline stack acquired from Hydrogenics). Comparable as a European multi-MW alkaline electrolyzer OEM with industrial customer focus.
• Nel ASA: Norwegian-based global leader in alkaline and PEM electrolyzers for green hydrogen production, serving industrial and mobility customers across Europe. Directly comparable as a multi-MW electrolyzer OEM competing for the same European industrial hydrogen offtake market.
• Sunfire: German electrolyzer company developing alkaline and solid oxide (SOEC) electrolysis for industrial green hydrogen. Comparable as a German-headquartered hydrogen technology company competing for industrial decarbonization projects across Europe.
• Thyssenkrupp Nucera: German electrolyzer specialist offering alkaline water electrolysis technology at multi-megawatt scale for green hydrogen production. Closest direct competitor with similar German engineering heritage, alkaline focus, and European industrial customer base.
• ITM Power: UK-based PEM electrolyzer manufacturer supplying green hydrogen production equipment and refueling stations across Europe. Comparable as a European electrolyzer OEM targeting industrial and mobility applications with a hydrogen-as-a-service orientation.
• Green Hydrogen Systems: Danish alkaline electrolyzer manufacturer offering modular pressurized systems for industrial green hydrogen production. Comparable as a European alkaline electrolyzer OEM with similar cost-competitive positioning and multi-megawatt project focus.

Broad incumbents

• Siemens Energy: Global energy technology incumbent with a broad portfolio including PEM electrolyzers (Silyzer), grid technology, and industrial automation. Comparable as an established player serving the same European industrial customers with hydrogen solutions, while also being a key automation partner for RCT's stack systems.
• Plug Power: US-based hydrogen ecosystem company offering PEM electrolyzers, fuel cells, and hydrogen fueling infrastructure. Comparable as a multi-vertical hydrogen player with an H2aaS-style deployment model targeting European industrial customers.
• Cummins (Accelera): US-based diversified powertrain and energy company offering PEM electrolyzers under the Accelera brand alongside fuel cells and industrial power. Comparable as a broad incumbent with hydrogen production equipment in its portfolio serving industrial customers globally.

Emerging players

• H-Tec Systems: German PEM electrolyzer manufacturer specializing in compact stacks and multi-megawatt systems for industrial green hydrogen. Comparable as a German-headquartered emerging electrolyzer player targeting the same European industrial decarbonization customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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