Accelera Boosts Green Hydrogen with New Electrolyzer Plant in Spain
David Heredero, Director of the Electrolyzer Plant in Guadalajara for Accelera™ by Cummins, shares his insights:
Q: What projects is your team currently focused on?
David Heredero: We're working on developing the most effective strategy for manufacturing electrolyzers at our Guadalajara facility. This includes establishing efficient processes, building the right team structure, and cultivating a culture that prioritizes high performance.
Q: What do you enjoy most about your role?
David Heredero: I really value being part of the growth of an emerging industry. It's especially fulfilling to collaborate with colleagues from diverse backgrounds—there's so much to learn from each other.
Q: What have you learned from your team?
David Heredero: My team has shown me the power of enthusiasm, resilience, and commitment. Their drive to achieve ambitious goals and their adaptability in the face of challenges is truly inspiring.
Q: What kind of impact do you hope your work will have?
David Heredero: We aim to be a significant contributor to the global energy transition. By increasing our electrolyzer output in Guadalajara, we’re directly supporting the move toward a low-carbon economy.
About the Guadalajara Facility:
Accelera, the zero-emissions arm of Cummins Inc., launched its state-of-the-art electrolyzer manufacturing plant in Guadalajara, Castilla-La Mancha, Spain, in October 2024.
Covering approximately 24,000 square meters (260,000 square feet), the €50 million facility stands as one of the largest dedicated sites for electrolyzer production globally. Initially capable of producing 500 megawatts (MW) of proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolyzers annually, it’s designed to scale up to over 1 gigawatt (GW) to meet increasing demand.
The plant currently employs around 150 skilled professionals, with plans to expand to 200 as production scales. In alignment with Accelera’s sustainability goals, the facility features 3,000 solar panels, a geothermal climate control system, and rainwater harvesting, allowing up to 70% of its energy requirements to be met on-site. This plant is a crucial step in bolstering green hydrogen production across Europe.
Q: What projects is your team currently focused on?
David Heredero: We're working on developing the most effective strategy for manufacturing electrolyzers at our Guadalajara facility. This includes establishing efficient processes, building the right team structure, and cultivating a culture that prioritizes high performance.
Q: What do you enjoy most about your role?
David Heredero: I really value being part of the growth of an emerging industry. It's especially fulfilling to collaborate with colleagues from diverse backgrounds—there's so much to learn from each other.
Q: What have you learned from your team?
David Heredero: My team has shown me the power of enthusiasm, resilience, and commitment. Their drive to achieve ambitious goals and their adaptability in the face of challenges is truly inspiring.
Q: What kind of impact do you hope your work will have?
David Heredero: We aim to be a significant contributor to the global energy transition. By increasing our electrolyzer output in Guadalajara, we’re directly supporting the move toward a low-carbon economy.
About the Guadalajara Facility:
Accelera, the zero-emissions arm of Cummins Inc., launched its state-of-the-art electrolyzer manufacturing plant in Guadalajara, Castilla-La Mancha, Spain, in October 2024.
Covering approximately 24,000 square meters (260,000 square feet), the €50 million facility stands as one of the largest dedicated sites for electrolyzer production globally. Initially capable of producing 500 megawatts (MW) of proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolyzers annually, it’s designed to scale up to over 1 gigawatt (GW) to meet increasing demand.
The plant currently employs around 150 skilled professionals, with plans to expand to 200 as production scales. In alignment with Accelera’s sustainability goals, the facility features 3,000 solar panels, a geothermal climate control system, and rainwater harvesting, allowing up to 70% of its energy requirements to be met on-site. This plant is a crucial step in bolstering green hydrogen production across Europe.
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