H-TEC SYSTEMS, a leading proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolysis technology provider, will supply a 1-megawatt PEM electrolyzer ME450 for a green hydrogen (H₂) project on the Spanish Island Fuerteventura. The project is driven by the company IR Maxoinversiones and aims to decarbonize mobility on the island.

IR Maxoinversiones, active since 2007 in the transport and distribution of fuels on the Canary Islands, is promoting renewable energies with a special emphasis on green H₂. The company is distributing biofuels and green H₂ for mobility through a network of public hydrogen refueling stations (HRSs) across the Island of Fuerteventura.

A rendering of an HRS to be located in Morro Jable (Fuerteventura).

“We are proud that our technology will contribute to the energy self-sufficiency and the climate protection at the island of Fuerteventura in IR Maxoinversiones’ pioneering project. The Canaries is a region with high potential for renewable energies from solar and wind. This region is importing fossil fuels for mobility and there is a great opportunity to decarbonize with green hydrogen. The PEM electrolysis technology is particularly well-suited for balancing the fluctuant nature of wind and solar energy. In addition, the high quality of the hydrogen produced by the ME450, makes it a perfect choice for this project,” explains Alexander Detke, Team Lead Sales at H-TEC SYSTEMS.

As of summer 2025, IR Maxoinversiones plans to start producing green H₂ with the H-TEC SYSTEMS ME450 electrolyzer at Puerto del Rosario, a community in Fuerteventura. The 1-MW electrolyzer has the capacity to produce 450 kilograms (kg) of highly pure H₂ of grade 5.0 per day, which can be directly used in fuel cell-vehicles in mobility projects or for power-to-X applications.

Green H₂ will be sold at IR Maxoinversiones' public HRSs. Adding synergies, IR Maxoinversiones is the owner of the “H2GO RENT” car rental with electric and hydrogen fuel cell cars, has its own fleet of H₂ trucks and offers advisory services on energy transformation.

The energy used to produce the green H₂ will come from wind energy as well as solar energy from a photovoltaic plant owned by IR Maxoinversiones, therefore the H₂ produced will be 100% green and emissions-free, being an environmentally sustainable project. With the aim to decarbonize the mobility at the Canaries, IR Maxoinversiones intends to launch a complete line of H₂-related products and more services around renewable energies.

“At IR Maxoinversiones, we are convinced that green hydrogen will play a fundamental role in the future of the Canary Islands. Our commitment is to lead the development of this technology and contribute to a more sustainable future for the islands,” explains Ismael Ruiz, CEO at IR Maxoinversiones. “We have chosen the PEM electrolyzer by H-TEC SYSTEMS because is a proven product, with high efficiency and availability.“

As the energy landscape evolves, Fuerteventura now stands at the forefront, showcasing what the energy systems of tomorrow will look like. Through this project, IR Maxoinversiones not only contributes to the island's sustainability but also serves as a pioneering model of how renewable energy, particularly green H₂, can power entire communities. IR Maxoinversiones’ commitment to Fuerteventura and the integration of solar energy with green H₂ production highlights a blueprint for energy independence and decarbonization that other regions can follow. This initiative is an example for the not-so-distant future of energy, where islands and isolated regions become self-sufficient and entirely green.