Dongfang Hydrogen Energy

Dongfang Hydrogen Energy (Dongfang Electric) independently developed hydrogen fuel cell systems, evolving from the VM series to the OLAS series, with rated power covering the 40kW–270kW class (public statements also cite 40–300kW), applicable to around 20 vehicle types including full-range buses, cold-chain logistics vehicles, heavy trucks, and emergency power vehicles. The flagship OLAS 270A delivers rated power of 270kW and peak power of 272kW and, when it passed the national mandatory certification, was the highest-power single fuel cell system in China; its rated-condition energy efficiency is 43% with a system mass power density of 902W/kg; it uses an ejector plus scroll pump coupled hydrogen recirculation and exhaust energy recovery technology to reduce parasitic power consumption (Source: Dongfang Electric official website https://www.dongfang.com/info/1035/16618.htm). The OLAS 120A offers rated 120kW and peak 122kW, a mass power density of 705W/kg, and maximum efficiency >60%, and was listed in Sichuan Province's first-set major technical equipment catalogue. The OLAS 60A is a 60kW-class unit with a measured durability of 10,029 hours, over 5,000 cumulative start-stop cycles, and performance degradation <5%, representing the first domestic unit to surpass 10,000 hours of measured durability. The 200kW fuel cell system exhibited at CEEC 2026 features high power density, high integration, and high reliability (Source: https://www.dec-ltd.cn/info/1523/12966.htm). As of public reports, vehicles equipped with its hydrogen fuel cell engines have entered operation in over 1,300 units, covering 18 cities across 9 provinces, with safe operation exceeding 8 years and a single-vehicle maximum mileage of >550,000 km.

Rated power 270kW (OLAS 270A); peak power 272kW; rated-condition energy efficiency 43%; system mass power density 902W/kg; OLAS 120A mass power density 705W/kg; OLAS 60A measured durability 10,029 hours; rated power coverage 40kW–270kW

• City buses; light/medium/heavy-duty fuel cell trucks; cold-chain logistics vehicles; heavy-truck long-haul trunk lines; sanitation and cleaning specialty vehicles; emergency power vehicles; fixed-route freight

Dongfang Hydrogen Energy independently designs and manufactures fuel cell stacks, forming a complete independent intellectual property system together with its self-developed MEA and systems. The stack power covers 10kW–200kW (some reports cite 10kW–230kW), with a measured lifespan exceeding 10,000 hours, featuring high power, high efficiency, and long life, adaptable to full-range scenarios from buses and logistics to heavy-duty trucks (Source: Dongfang Electric official website industry introduction https://www.dongfang.com/info/1643/20511.htm; public report https://www.ccedia.com/finance_detail/23154.html). The stack and core components such as the MEA are independently designed and produced by Dongfang Hydrogen Energy with support from a major special project of the Sichuan Provincial Department of Science and Technology, supporting the OLAS series fuel cell systems.

Power coverage 10kW–200kW (some reports 10kW–230kW); measured lifespan over 10,000 hours; high power, high efficiency, long life

• Core component of hydrogen fuel cell systems for buses, logistics vehicles, heavy-duty trucks, drones, ships, and distributed power generation

A core component of hydrogen fuel cells (hailed as the hydrogen 'chip'), independently developed by Dongfang Hydrogen Energy, which has built an annual capacity of one million units and achieved integrated production from roll material to sheet material. Public data disclose that its self-developed MEA has a power density exceeding 2.0W/cm² (Source: https://www.ccedia.com/finance_detail/23154.html); the measured lifespan reaches 50,000 hours, supporting hydrogen buses in continuous day-and-night operation for up to 6 years; its self-developed MEA is the only one in China to pass the first batch of hydrogen marathon tests (Source: Dongfang Hydrogen Energy public report https://m.pdrmtzx.com/2025/0828/152845.html). The MEA, together with the stack and system, forms a complete independent technology chain and supports the OLAS series fuel cell systems and marine power generation systems.

Power density over 2.0W/cm²; measured lifespan 50,000 hours; annual capacity of one million units; supports hydrogen buses in 6-year continuous operation; only MEA in China to pass first batch of hydrogen marathon tests

• Core component of hydrogen fuel cell stacks/systems, applied in transportation (buses, heavy trucks, cold chain, drones), ships, distributed power generation, and combined heat and power

Dongfang Hydrogen Energy (Dongfang Electric) has built a full-spectrum independent hydrogen production equipment matrix for water electrolysis. The alkaline water electrolysis hydrogen production system covers a hydrogen output scale of 300–4000Nm³/h, including a large-specification 2000Nm³/h alkaline electrolyzer (high hydrogen purity, excellent energy efficiency, low unit energy consumption, equipped with intelligent safety control, applied in national energy-sector hydrogen pilot projects and a 10,000-ton/year high-purity hydrogen mother station), and a 1000Nm³/h modular alkaline hydrogen production system solution. The PEM water electrolysis hydrogen production system covers 10–500Nm³/h; among it, the all-new 500Nm³ PEM electrolyzer (released March 2026) offers rated hydrogen output of 500Nm³/h, rated power consumption ≤4.2kWh/Nm³, stable and efficient operation at a high current density of 3A/cm², high hydrogen production pressure, and a wide load regulation capability to flexibly adapt to wind/solar fluctuating power sources, with a design life exceeding 40,000 hours, hydrogen-in-oxygen/oxygen-in-hydrogen concentrations far better than industry standards, high integration, and small size with light weight (Source: https://www.dec-ltd.cn/info/1523/12966.htm and https://www.mysteel.com/oilchem/a/26033114/4A2EA7DB62DE59E4.html). A megawatt-class PEM electrolyzer system has also been developed, with rated hydrogen production pressure >3MPa, maximum rated hydrogen production rate of 300Nm³, and an operating load range of 5%–150%.

Alkaline hydrogen production system covers 300–4000Nm³/h; 2000Nm³/h large-spec alkaline electrolyzer; PEM hydrogen production system covers 10–500Nm³/h; 500Nm³ PEM electrolyzer rated 500Nm³/h, power consumption ≤4.2kWh/Nm³, current density 3A/cm², life >40,000 hours; megawatt-class PEM electrolyzer pressure >3MPa, load 5%–150%

• Green hydrogen production; wind-solar-hydrogen-ammonia-alcohol projects; hydrogen for thermal power plant generator cooling; chemical/steel industries; hydrogen refueling stations and integrated production-refueling stations

Fuel cell comprehensive energy utilization equipment for hydrogen power generation scenarios, with power covering the kilowatt to megawatt class, rated power generation efficiency exceeding 50%, comprehensive energy conversion efficiency exceeding 90%, and design life exceeding 30,000 hours (some sources cite over 40,000 hours). It has delivered 100 sets of 1kW fuel cell CHP systems and 1 set of 200kW hydrogen fuel cell CHP system; the 100kW-class cooling-heating-power CHP system has a steady-state rated output of 100kW and comprehensive efficiency >85%, applied in the Huadian Sichuan hydrogen power station, the first hydrogen energy demonstration application research project of China Southern Power Grid, and the Three Gorges Group Ulanqab 'production-storage-transport-refueling' hydrogen comprehensive demonstration project. It has also developed China's first megawatt-class 'hydrogen-oxygen cooling-heating-power' five-in-one supply system, realizing free conversion of multiple energy forms with hydrogen as the core (Source: https://www.dongfang.com/info/1643/20511.htm; People's Daily Online https://sc.people.com.cn/BIG5/n2/2024/0711/c379470-40908222.html).

Power covers kilowatt to megawatt class; rated power generation efficiency over 50%; comprehensive energy conversion efficiency over 90%; design life over 30,000 hours; 100kW-class comprehensive efficiency >85%; delivered 100 sets of 1kW and 1 set of 200kW systems

• Distributed power generation; park comprehensive energy; data center/base station backup power; high-altitude/special-scenario heating and power supply

A marine fuel cell power generation system developed based on Dongfang Hydrogen Energy's self-developed MEA and fuel cell stack, which obtained the China Classification Society (CCS) type approval certificate in 2024, making it the first enterprise in western China to receive this certification, signifying that its marine fuel cell equipment has attained vessel application qualification (Source: Dongfang Hydrogen Energy public disclosure and Baidu Baike entry).

Obtained China Classification Society (CCS) type approval certificate in 2024; first enterprise in western China to receive this certification; marine fuel cell equipment attained vessel application qualification

• Inland/nearshore vessel power and marine power generation