Horizon Fuel Cell China

Horizon's new-generation dual-molded (molded graphite plate) fuel cell stack achieves significant cost reduction from core materials to the complete stack through dual optimization of process and structure; the membrane electrode assembly (MEA), single cells and the stack are fully optimized in design to improve performance, enhance stability and extend service life. The all-new dual-molded graphite plate design raises production efficiency and suits high-volume manufacturing; the MEA carries a mesoporous carbon support catalyst and uses a domestically produced proton exchange membrane incorporating self-developed core raw materials, reducing cathode loading by 30%; the single-cell sealing frame is upgraded to high-performance PEN-PPS with EPDM sealing technology. A standardized stack platform with single-stack rated power covering 108 kW to 400 kW (the official English wording is a single-stack power output of 5 W-400 kW).

Rated/maximum power (kW): 400/426 (VLS IV-G400), 347/369 (VLS IV-G347), 272/290 (VLS IV-G272), 206/220 (VLS III-G206), 165/176 (VLS III-G165), 108/115 (VLS III-G108); maximum current (A): 1440/1440/1440/900/900/900; maximum voltage (V): 485/420/330/400/320/210; dimensions L*W*H (mm): 1026*575*230, 899*575*230, 723*575*230, 787*552*251, 643*552*251, 445*552*251; stack weight (kg): 139/122/100/76/63/46; operating temperature (°C): -35~83 (all models); stack efficiency (%): 48~66 (all models); volumetric power density (excluding end plates, kW/L): 4.1 (G400/G347/G272), 4.2 (G206/G165); cold-start temperature (°C): -35 (all models).

• Hydrogen mobility (49 t heavy trucks, 12 m fuel cell buses, 400 kW fuel cell trains)
• Stationary power generation
• Various hydrogen mobility and clean power generation scenarios

The VLS IV Series 400 kW fuel cell stack is launched. It uses patented hybrid graphite/metal bipolar plates, with power density and durability reaching a world-leading level; the four core fuel cell components are produced in-house, significantly reducing customers' procurement costs; paired with the BoP of a 200 kW system it can improve power generation efficiency and cut hydrogen consumption by about 20%. The official website also states that this series offers high power density and a long design life, advancing the industrialization and commercialization of fuel cells.

Model VLS IV - 400; rated power 400 kW; stack dimensions L*W*H 880 * 552 * 250 (mm); cold start -40 °C; stack volumetric power density (excluding end plates) 5.4 kW/L; operating temperature 70-85 °C; stack efficiency 54-66%; design life >= 30000 h.

• Heavy commercial vehicles (heavy trucks)
• Stationary power generation / hydrogen power plants
• High-power hydrogen applications paired with the BoP of a 200 kW system

The VL series liquid-cooled fuel cell system carries an all-new intelligent control strategy (validated by massive data, dynamically optimizing operating parameters across multiple dimensions, with fault-tolerant adaptive capability) and is purpose-designed for demanding commercial scenarios and large-scale hydrogen applications; the system architecture is upgraded and a high-efficiency expander is introduced to reduce parasitic power consumption. It adopts an all-new dual-molded graphite plate stack, significantly lowering the cost of volume commercialization. Five standard system platforms cover 80 kW to 300 kW of single-system power in a modular, compact design. The VL IV-G240 was launched at CHFE 2025 (October 2025, Foshan); based on the 400 kW stack, it delivers constant power output up to 240 kW with a rated-point fuel efficiency of 49% (industry benchmark 44-47%).

Rated/maximum power (kW): 300/305 (VL IV-G300), 240/245 (VL IV-G240), 180/181 (VL IV-G180), 120/121 (VL IV-G120), 80/81 (VL IV-G80); system efficiency (%): 43.5-60.0 (G300, G240), 43.5-58.0 (G180, G120, G80); gravimetric power density (W/kg): 790/730/726/551/477; dimensions L*W*H (mm, including boost DC): 1221*805*985, 1221*805*940, 1150*735*835, 1110*735*715, 960*676*658; operating temperature (°C): -35-83 (all models); -35 °C cold-start time (min): <=3 (all models, optional fast cold start in auto-start mode).

• 49 t heavy tractor
• 12 m fuel cell bus
• 400 kW fuel cell train
• Stationary power generation / hydrogen power plant
• Primary power for AI data centers

The VLⅢ series liquid-cooled fuel cell system, 150 kW / 200 kW, is suitable for heavy trucks, buses, railway locomotives and stationary power plants. It uses patented hybrid graphite/metal bipolar plates with world-leading power density and durability; it is highly integrated with simple interface requirements; thanks to fully vertically integrated manufacturing it is cost-competitive, with system efficiency of 44%-60% (depending on configuration) and -30 °C cold-start capability.

Rated power (kW): 150 (VLⅢ150), 200 (VLⅢ200); dimensions L*W*H (mm, including DC/DC, excluding radiator): 1015*660*690, 1198*777*736; gravimetric power density (W/kg): 770 (both); operating temperature (°C): -35-85 (VLⅢ150), -30-85 (VLⅢ200); rated-point efficiency (%): 44-60 (both); -30 °C cold-start time (min): <=8 (VLⅢ150), <=10 (VLⅢ200); design life (h): >=30000 (both).

• Heavy trucks
• Buses
• Railway locomotives
• Stationary power plants
• Heavy machinery
• Port equipment
• Diesel generator replacement

The HFC-S series stationary fuel cell power units are designed for high-power system-level integration, offering OEMs and system integrators maximum flexibility to build customized hydrogen power solutions. The focus is modularity rather than standalone operation, enabling scalable, efficient and space-saving system designs. Features: excellent electrical efficiency at both rated and low-load conditions, maximizing hydrogen utilization; high single-module power, allowing multiple units to be paralleled to scale the power platform without redesigning the core system; can be paired with a customer-supplied radiator or plate heat exchanger; an efficient BoP design lowers internal power consumption and increases net system output.

Rated power (kW): 215 (HFC-S215), 125 (HFC-S125); efficiency at rated power point (%): >=49 (both); operating temperature (°C): 70-85 (both); stack efficiency (%): 47-66 (both); DC/DC output voltage range (V): 500-730 (both); weight (kg): 710, 550; dimensions (including DC/DC, mm): 880*1820*1000 (both); hydrogen inlet pressure (MPag): 1.2±0.1 (both).

• Stationary power generation
• Distributed energy systems
• System-level integration of scalable power platforms (OEM/integrators)
• Power supply for AI data centers

The HFC-P series stationary fuel cell power systems are compact, high-performance power solutions for reliable distributed energy and transport applications, combining high efficiency, flexible integration and robust environmental adaptability. Features: excellent electrical efficiency at rated and low-load conditions; smooth handling of transient load changes; wide DC voltage compatibility for easy integration with common low-voltage platforms and power electronics; an efficient BoP design reduces parasitic power consumption.

Rated power (kW): 230, 140, 65, 13, 10, 5; efficiency at rated power point (%): >=41 (HFC-P230/P140/P65), >=44 (HFC-P13/P10), >=50 (HFC-P5); operating temperature (°C): -20-83 (P230/P140/P65), -10-60 (P13/P10/P5); DC/DC output voltage range (V): 460-730/500-840 (P230), 460-730 (P140, P65), 48-54 (P13), 48-54/72-80 (P10, P5); weight (kg): 1400±5, 1200±5, 900±5, 220, 200, 200; dimensions (including DC/DC, mm): 2000*1700*1800, 1850*1400*1800, 1500*1000*1800, 860*1050*1000 (P13/P10/P5); hydrogen inlet pressure (MPag): 1.7±0.1 (P230), 1.3±0.15 (P140, P65), 0.6-1.0 (P13/P10/P5).

• Distributed energy / distributed power plants
• Off-grid and backup power
• Stationary power generation (constituent unit of MW-scale civil/industrial CHP systems)
• Mobility applications

The T series air-cooled fuel cell system covers 5 W to 5000 W of single-system power. Horizon has independently developed core air-cooled fuel cell technology since 2003 and has delivered more than 500,000 air-cooled fuel cells to customers worldwide. Features: stable and continuous output within the preset operating window, without fluctuation or sudden power loss; support for long continuous operation and maintenance without planned downtime, with a simple structure, easy maintenance and low life-cycle cost; a multi-sensor architecture provides automatic protection; a built-in networked management platform supports real-time telemetry, alarm handling and fleet-level remote monitoring.

Model T-2500; system rated power 2500 W; voltage 54 V; stack dimensions L*W*H 430*620*356 (mm); stack weight 40.3 (as stated on the official website, likely a typo); start-up time <=2 min; stack efficiency >=42%. Series single-system power range 5 W-5000 W.

• Two-wheelers
• Three-wheelers
• Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV)
• Distributed power generation

The UL series ultra-light air-cooled fuel cell system covers 200 W to 4000 W of single-system power. It uses all-titanium-alloy bipolar plates for extreme weight reduction while maintaining structural strength; the self-developed high-performance MEA provides excellent volumetric power density; the flexible stack platform can be customized to size and power requirements for diverse scenarios. The applications listed on the official website are UAVs under 4 kg.

System rated power (W): 4000 (UL-4000), 1000 (UL-1000), 200 (UL-200); stack rated power (W): 4300, 1100, 220; performance (EOL): 50.4V@85.3A, 30.0V@36.7A, 18.0V@12.2A; stack efficiency (%): >=48 (all three); dimensions L*W*H (mm): 200*45*300, 124*42*180, 80*50*95; mass (kg): 2.4, 1.0, 0.4; coolant flow rate (L/min): 55.1, 14.1, 2.8; hydrogen pressure (barg): 0.55-0.65 (all three); maximum operating temperature (°C): 70 (all three).

• UAVs under 4 kg
• Two-wheelers/three-wheelers
• Distributed power generation

The C series cathode-closed air-cooled fuel cell system covers 500 W to 40 kW of single-system power. Features: high integration and a compact structure, reducing installation space and complexity; strong environmental adaptability, effectively isolating dust, moisture and pollutants for stable operation in harsh environments; stable cathode pressure control for consistent output under different loads; an efficient BoP design lowers parasitic power consumption and improves overall efficiency.

System rated power (W): 40000, 20000, 10000, 5000, 500; stack rated power (W): 46000, 23000, 11000, 5500, 550; performance (EOL): 128.0V@360A, 64.0V@360A, 320V@344A, 45.5V@128A, 29.3V@19.8A; stack efficiency (%): >=50 (all five); dimensions L*W*H (mm): 569*158*525, 310*158*525, 181*158*525, 306*118*420, 196*68*102; mass (kg): 25.5, 15.9, 11.0, 15.7, 1.0; coolant flow rate (L/min): 524.0, 262.0, 125.5, 68.5, 7.1; hydrogen pressure (barg): 0.60-0.70 (all five); maximum operating temperature (°C): 70 (all five).

• 10-40 kW class UAVs
• Distributed power plants
• Two-wheelers/three-wheelers
• Off-grid power
• Distributed power for ETC systems

The M series new-generation air-cooled fuel cell system covers 175 W to 850 W of single-system power. Features: an optimized bipolar plate structure and manufacturing process significantly improve mass-production efficiency; the self-developed air-cooled MEA offers better stability and oxidation resistance, greatly extending stack life; an innovative self-humidifying design raises the upper limit of the operating temperature and ensures reliability in long-term operation and storage. The system consists of the fuel cell stack and its BoP (controller, fan, valves, etc.).

System rated power (W): 850 (M-850), 425 (M-425), 350 (M-350), 175 (M-175); stack rated power (W): 1000, 500, 400, 200; performance (EOL): 32.5V@30.8A, 16.3V@30.SA, 26.0V@15.5A, 13.0V@15.4A; stack efficiency (%): >=51 (all four); dimensions L*W*H (mm): 171*52*200, 96*52*200, 164*59*102, 95*59*102; mass (kg): 1.8, 1.3, 0.9, 0.5; coolant flow rate (L/min): 12.8, 6.4, <5.2, 2.6; hydrogen pressure (barg): 0.55-0.65 (all four); maximum operating temperature (°C): 65, 65, 68, 65.

• Three-wheelers
• Two-wheelers
• Small mobility and distributed power generation scenarios