Accelera by Cummins, the zero-emissions business segment of Cummins, marked the start of operations for electrolyzer production in Fridley, Minnesota—its first electrolyzer production site in the U.S. The U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, and other federal, state and local U.S. officials joined the ribbon-cutting ceremony at the site, underscoring the momentum of the green H₂ economy and importance of continued innovation in clean tech.

“It was an honor to celebrate the opening of Accelera’s electrolyzer production line in Fridley alongside Secretary Granholm, Governor Walz and customers and partners from across the U.S. and Canada,” said Amy Davis, President of Accelera. “Large-scale electrolysis to produce green H₂ is a key piece in the decarbonization of transportation and industry. The electrolyzer production capacity we are adding in Fridley will help us scale zero-emissions technologies in North America to meet customer demand and advance adoption. Milestones like this, highlighted by close public-private collaboration, demonstrate our relentless dedication to accelerating the shift to net zero for the industries that keep the world running.”

Accelera shared at the event that since the passing of the U.S. Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Inflation Reduction Act, the business has received committed orders for nearly 300 megawatts (MW) of electrolyzer projects in North America. In total, these projects will produce approximately 150 tpd of H₂ once commissioned by the end of 2026.

The ribbon-cutting event was attended by federal, state and local officials, including Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, Minnesota State Senator Mary Kunesh, Minnesota State Representative Erin Koegel, and City of Fridley Mayor Scott Lund. This event follows the recent visit by President Biden on April 3, when he highlighted Cummins’ and Accelera’s achievements in advancing the clean energy transition. 

Accelera is initially dedicating 89,000 sq. ft. of the existing Cummins facility in Fridley to electrolyzer production, adding 100 new jobs by 2024. The facility will produce the HyLYZER proton exchange membrane electrolyzer product line, including the HyLYZER-500, HyLYZER-1000 and HyLYZER-5000, which can accommodate power needs from 1.25 MW to more than 200 MW for both small- and large-scale H₂ generation projects. The facility will have 500 MW of production capacity annually, with plans to scale up to 1 GW of capacity in the future. The new production space in Fridley adds to Accelera’s growing global electrolyzer development and manufacturing footprint.