Green hydrogen specialist company Elcogen has officially opened Elco I, its new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility on the outskirts of Tallinn, Estonia. The 14 000 sq metre facility, a response to acceleration worldwide in demand for reliable solid oxide-based clean energy solutions, significantly increases Elcogen’s available production capacity from 10 MW to 360 MW, positioning the company as one of Europe’s largest manufacturers of high-efficiency solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) and electrolysis (SOEC) technology. Elcogen’s components – cells, stacks and modules – are integrated into third-party systems for a wide range of applications including distributed energy, off-grid and stationary power, green hydrogen production, and ‘Power-to-X’ solutions.
“This new facility is built for scale, speed, and global impact,” said Enn Õunpuu, CEO of Elcogen. As efforts to cut industrial emissions, develop green hydrogen, and improve energy resilience gather pace, this new facility is seen as a boost to clean technology production at a time when energy security, supply chain stability, and net-zero commitments are increasingly shaping government policy and private investment.
The facility integrates advanced automation, R&D capabilities, and sustainable design features to support international supply chains on a global scale. It is powered by a 9 MW energy supply from the nearby Iru waste-to-energy plant and incorporates sustainability measures such as process heat re-use and thermal oxidisers to reduce emissions.
Funding for the €50 million project was provided by Elcogen stakeholders, including Baker Hughes and HD Hyundai, while the European Innovation Fund has committed an additional €25 million to expand capacity under Elcogen’s Elco 1 initiative.
“As the name implies, Elco I serves as a flagship model designed to guide future development initiatives globally,” said Õunpuu. “We plan to eventually license our technology and manufacturing blueprint to trusted partners.”
