What MINCATEC ENERGY does

Mincatec Energy SAS is a French industrial company that develops and manufactures solid-state hydrogen storage tanks based on metal hydride (MH) absorption technology. Founded in 2020 as a subsidiary of Mincatec Groupe and headquartered in Belfort (Bourgogne-Franche-Comté), the company sells the MHYT (Metal HYdride Tank) product line, which stores up to 1.415 kg of hydrogen per unit through reversible absorption into metal powder, forming crystalline metal hydrides at ambient temperature (20 °C) and low residual pressure (10 bar equilibrium), eliminating the need for high-pressure compression or cryogenic liquefaction.

The company addresses two primary use cases: stationary energy storage (renewable energy integration, building self-consumption, industrial decarbonization) and mobility applications (light urban vehicles, off-road and construction equipment, trains, boats), with the MHYTIC quadricycle serving as a demonstration vehicle developed with UTBM. Product extensions include a 6 kW residential multifuel energy system combining fuel cell, electrolyzer, PV integration, and MHYT storage, as well as an educational/training multifuel system. Go-to-market is sales-led and event-driven, with direct enterprise engagement at major hydrogen trade shows (Hyvolution, World Hydrogen Summit, VivaTech, Smart Energy Week Japan) targeting industrial OEMs and equipment manufacturers.

Revenue is generated through hardware sales of MHYT tanks and integrated energy systems, supplemented by engineering and integration services, with quote-based B2B project pricing. The company is transitioning from development to serial production: its first production line launched at Belfort in March 2025, and the MHYT tank received DESP (European Pressure Equipment Directive) certification in December 2025, enabling European commercial deployment. The firm operates sales presence in France and Spain (Madrid), with active expansion targeting Japan and India, and is supported by France 2030 'Première Usine' program funding, H40 Index membership, and a 2025 capital increase.

Name

MINCATEC ENERGY

Legal name

MINCATEC ENERGY SAS

Website

https://mincatec-energy.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Mincatec Energy SAS is a French industrial company that designs and manufactures metal hydride solid-state hydrogen storage tanks (MHYT) for stationary energy storage and mobility applications. It sells to industrial OEMs and equipment integrators across Europe and is expanding into Japan and India.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Hydrogen Storage Systems

NAICS

Metal Tank (Heavy Gauge) Manufacturing (332420), Power Boiler and Heat Exchanger Manufacturing (33241)

SIC

Oil & Gas Field Machinery & Equipment (3533)

akta.pro primary industry

Hydrogen Storage Materials & Solid-State Storage (Metal Hydrides, Adsorbents) (EUAFAEAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Hydrogen Storage EPC, Engineering & Construction (Aboveground/Underground Facilities) (EUAFAEAK)

Keywords

• Solid hydrogen storage
• Metal hydride tanks
• Low-pressure hydrogen storage
• Hydrogen energy systems
• Stationary energy storage

Headquarters

HQ city

Belfort

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hydrogen storage tank sales: Sale of MHYT (Metal HYdride Tank) hydrogen storage units. Tanks are sold to industrial customers for integration into their products or systems. The company is transitioning from development to serial production, with its first production line launched in March 2025 at its Belfort facility. Pricing is likely project-specific and quote-based given the B2B industrial nature.
2. Integrated hydrogen energy systems: Sale of complete hydrogen energy systems combining storage tanks with fuel cells, electrolyzers, batteries, and control systems. Applications include educational systems (multisource educational system with PV panel, fuel cell, battery, electrolyzer, and low-pressure hydrogen tank) and residential systems (6 kW multisource system for domestic applications).
3. Professional services and engineering: Design, integration, and engineering services for hydrogen storage solutions. May include customization of tanks for specific applications, system integration support, and consulting on hydrogen energy system design.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Mincatec Energy develops and manufactures solid-state hydrogen storage tanks (MHYT — Metal HYdride Tank) that store hydrogen as a crystalline solid via metal hydride absorption, operating at ambient temperature (20°C) and low pressure (10 bar residual). The company also provides integrated hydrogen energy systems combining MHYT tanks with fuel cells, electrolyzers, batteries, and photovoltaic panels for stationary and mobility applications, targeting industrial OEMs, equipment manufacturers, and renewable energy integrators.

Product overview

MINCATEC ENERGY is a French industrial company specializing in solid hydrogen storage solutions using metal hydride technology. The core product offering is the MHYT (Metal HYdride Tank) system, which stores hydrogen in crystalline solid form through absorption/desorption processes. The company offers products for both stationary applications (building energy self-consumption, renewable energy storage, industrial decarbonation with systems ranging from educational 6 kW residential units) and mobility applications (light vehicles, off-road vehicles, trains, boats). The product portfolio centers on the MHYT tank as the foundational technology, with the MHYTIC quadricycle serving as a demonstration vehicle. The company operates from Belfort, France, and is preparing for full-scale industrial production.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• MHYT (Metal HYdride Tank) Hydrogen Storage Tank Solid hydrogen storage tank using metal hydride technology. Metal powder absorbs hydrogen to form crystalline solid metal hydrides. Each tank stores up to 1.415 kg of hydrogen with thermodynamic equilibrium at 20°C and 10 bar residual pressure. Designed for safe, compact, modular, and robust storage for industrial OEMs and mobility applications.
• 6 kW Residential Multifuel Energy System A 6 kW multifuel energy system for domestic/residential applications incorporating a fuel cell, electrolyzer, battery, and low-pressure hydrogen storage tank, connectable to photovoltaic panels and the grid. Designed for building self-consumption and renewable energy storage.
• Educational Multifuel System Multi-source educational hydrogen energy system incorporating photovoltaic panel, fuel cell, battery, electrolyzer, and low-pressure hydrogen storage tank for teaching and training purposes. Marketed at trade shows including Educatech 2023 via partnership with ATV Systèmes.

Quantifiable outcome

• Tank stores up to 1.415 kg of hydrogen per unit
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Université de Technologie de Belfort-Montbéliard (UTBM)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2021Major research and development partner for Mincatec Energy's solid hydrogen storage technology. UTBM collaborated on the MHYTIC hydrogen quadricycle demonstrator, providing fuel cell integration and vehicle development expertise. UTBM's Crunch Lab hosted key meetings with government officials including the Secretary General for Investment.
• CNRS / ICMPE / Institut NéelcoreTechnology or IntegrationResearch partnerships with CNRS (French National Center for Scientific Research), ICMPE (Institut de Chimie et des Matériaux Paris-Est), and Néel Institute for fundamental research on metal hydrides and hydrogen storage materials.
• Bourgogne-Franche-Comté Region / AER BFCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrong institutional support from the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region and its economic development agency (AER BFC). The region has supported Mincatec Energy's establishment in the Territoire de Belfort and provided visibility at regional and national hydrogen events.
• France HydrogènecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerActive member of France Hydrogène, the French hydrogen industry association. Participation in industry events, awards (company won 'Coup de cœur' award at France Hydrogène awards), and the H40 Index initiative co-led by France Hydrogène and MEDEF International.
• Pôle Véhicule du FuturminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCompetitiveness cluster for future mobility, part of Mincatec Energy's partner ecosystem supporting industry connections and visibility in the automotive and mobility sector.
• Club H2 Bourgogne-Franche-ComtéminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional hydrogen cluster in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, providing networking and ecosystem connections within the local hydrogen industry.
• ERH2 BretagneminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional hydrogen association in Brittany. Mincatec participated in the BARGE project (floating cultural center for Paris 2024 Olympics) through this partnership, providing hydrogen propulsion for a vessel.
• ManitoucoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConstruction and material handling equipment manufacturer exploring Mincatec Energy's solid hydrogen storage technology for integration into construction machinery. Featured in a joint H2H24 interview. Represents a potential OEM customer for tank integration into equipment.
• Bpifrance / Business FrancecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerFrench public investment bank and trade agency that organizes international trade missions. Mincatec Energy participated in hydrogen trade missions to Germany and the Netherlands organized by Bpifrance and Business France, facilitating international market entry.
• La French Tech BFCcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerBourgogne-Franche-Comté chapter of La French Tech. Mincatec Energy was recognized as a French Tech BFC20 winner (2023 class), gaining visibility and ecosystem access through the French Tech network.
• NextMoveminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFrench mobility and automotive competitiveness cluster. Part of Mincatec Energy's ecosystem of industry partners in the mobility sector.
• HYIELD European ProjectcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean research and development project in which Mincatec Energy actively participated. The project launch meeting took place on January 18, 2024, at WtEnergy Advanced Solutions in Barcelona. The project involves multiple European partners developing advanced hydrogen solutions.
• Groupe SCRminorOthersCorporate group to which Mincatec Energy belongs. Groupe SCR is involved in the design, creation, and development of Mincatec Energy's website. Mincatec Energy is part of the same corporate group as Mincatec Engineering and Technology Consulting.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• McPhy Energy: French hydrogen production and storage equipment company listed on Euronext Paris, specializing in electrolyzers and low-pressure hydrogen storage. Comparable as a French-headquartered hydrogen infrastructure peer targeting stationary and industrial customers, though its core is electrolyzer-based rather than solid-state storage.
• Nel ASA: Norwegian hydrogen technology company specializing in electrolyzers and hydrogen fueling stations. Comparable as a hydrogen equipment peer with stationary infrastructure focus; serves similar industrial customers though Nel is not a storage specialist.
• Hexagon Purus: Norwegian-headquartered supplier of high-pressure Type IV composite hydrogen tanks for mobility and distribution. Comparable hydrogen storage hardware peer with major OEM contracts (e.g., Daimler Truck, Hino), competing with Mincatec's solid-state approach on the same customer list.
• Linde plc: Global industrial gases giant with end-to-end hydrogen value chain including storage, distribution, and refueling infrastructure. Comparable as a broad hydrogen infrastructure incumbent whose compressed and liquid storage offerings compete against Mincatec's solid-state systems in industrial customer procurement.
• Plastic Omnium: Major Tier-1 automotive supplier with a hydrogen storage business producing Type IV high-pressure composite hydrogen tanks for OEMs. Comparable as a hydrogen storage hardware supplier serving the same mobility OEMs Mincatec targets, but focused on compressed-gas rather than solid-state storage.
• Chart Industries: US-listed cryogenic equipment supplier with a major hydrogen liquefaction and cryogenic storage business (acquired Howden). Comparable as a hydrogen storage incumbent competing in stationary and mobility applications, focused on liquid H2 rather than solid-state.
• Faurecia (FORVIA): French automotive Tier-1 (now FORVIA Group) with a hydrogen storage systems business serving European OEMs. Comparable as a hydrogen tank supplier targeting the same mobility OEM customer base as Mincatec, focused on high-pressure tanks through its joint ventures.

Direct peers

• GKN Hydrogen: Swedish company (subsidiary of GKN Powder Metallurgy / Hoffmann Group) developing metal hydride-based solid-state hydrogen storage systems. Most direct competitor to Mincatec's MHYT technology, with overlapping stationary and mobility use cases and similar low-pressure, ambient-temperature architecture.
• H2 Storage Systems: Norwegian company commercializing metal hydride hydrogen storage for mobility and stationary applications. Closest direct peer to Mincatec, focused on the same solid-state storage category with comparable engineering trade-offs around energy density and safety.

Others

• Worthington Enterprises: US manufacturer of pressure cylinders and cryogenic containers including hydrogen storage tanks (aluminum/steel Type I and composite). Comparable as a pressure vessel manufacturer with hydrogen storage products serving mobility and industrial customers, though focused on compressed gas rather than solid-state storage.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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