Asahi Kasei is supplying a one-megawatt alkaline water electrolyzer to the Central Finland Mobility Foundation (Cefmof). The compact, container-sized "Aqualyzer C3" system is scheduled to contribute to hydrogen production in Jyväskylä from 2026 and will be a key element in the decarbonization of the Central Finland region.
Water electrolyzer in use under real conditions
The decision to use this water electrolyzer is based on the manufacturer's many years of experience in chlor-alkali electrolysis since 1975. The company has gained extensive operating experience with the ten-megawatt electrolyzer at the Fukushima Hydrogen Energy Research Field (FH2R). The new one-megawatt version was specifically developed for modular applications that can be easily scaled.
Scalable water electrolyzer unit with high flexibility
The water electrolyzer unit in Jyväskylä has a modular design and can be expanded in line with future demand. This is particularly relevant for regions where hydrogen use in the mobility sector is set to grow. The hydrogen produced is sufficient to fuel up to three vehicles per hour. Cefmof was initiated by the city of Jyväskylä and Toyota, among others. The foundation plans to establish a hydrogen ecosystem with fuel cell vehicles and hydrogen buses in central Finland. The aim is to demonstrate the potential of green hydrogen mobility in cold climates.
International significance for the hydrogen strategy
“With this project, our hydrogen-related business has moved fully into the commercialization phase,” notes Kenji Takeda, Executive Officer of Asahi Kasei responsible for Business Development of its Green Solution Project. “We will work with our partners to demonstrate the reliability of our alkaline water electrolysis system through installation in extreme cold-climate environments and contribute to the decarbonization of the Central Finland region. We are proud to be a one-stop supplier providing support from installation to hydrogen production operations.”
Further expansion planned
“This project will be a key part of the emerging green hydrogen ecosystem in Central Finland and highlights Cefmof’s long-term commitment to building a carbon neutral future in the region,” says Haruka Arai, Executive Director of Cefmof. “This development supports the practical realisation of a functioning hydrogen refueling infrastructure in Jyväskylä.” As part of its medium-term management plan, Asahi Kasei positions its hydrogen-related business as an area of Growth Potential and is making investments toward full-scale commercialization. By leveraging intangible assets such as the customer base and technologies that have been cultivated through its existing chlor-alkali business using ion-exchange membranes, the company is steadily advancing initiatives, including collaborations with a variety of partners.
