Plug Power Achieves International Certification for PEM Electrolyzer in Korea

Plug Power Inc. has achieved a significant milestone by obtaining the first international safety and performance certification in Korea for its electrolyzer production. This accomplishment allows them to start selling their systems commercially in the Korean market. The milestone was made possible through their partnership with SK E&S, called SK Plug HyVerse, which aims to advance the hydrogen sector in Asia.

One of Plug Power's products, the EX425D, a 1 MW PEM electrolyzer capable of producing up to 425 kg of green hydrogen per day, met the standards set by the Korean Gas Safety (KGS) Corporation Standard AH271 for Water Electrolysis Hydrogen Generator production. This certification not only approves Plug Power’s Rochester Gigafactory for electrolyzer stack production but also Alpha ECC’s manufacturing facility in Vietnam for system production and assembly.

Andy Marsh, CEO of Plug Power, expressed his satisfaction with this achievement, highlighting how it reinforces their commitment to Korea’s decarbonization objectives. He emphasized Plug Power’s unique position as the first company to receive such certification and their extensive experience of five decades in PEM stack technology.

With Plug Power reaching this important milestone, the joint venture, SK Plug HyVerse, is gearing up to support hydrogen-powered heavy-duty trucks in a project on Jeju Island, Korea. Additionally, they plan to build more than 25 hydrogen fueling stations across South Korea. Furthermore, they have developed a hydrogen-powered bus using Plug’s ProGen module, which is expected to enter mass production by the end of the year.