In 2024, China continued to refine policies and measures for the hydrogen energy industry, driving innovation in hydrogen technology and equipment, and accelerating the adoption of hydrogen in energy, transportation, industrial, and other sectors. Hydrogen energy was listed as a cutting-edge emerging industry in the Government Work Report, and the Energy Law of the People’s Republic of China stipulated the “active and orderly advancement of hydrogen development and utilization to promote high-quality growth of the hydrogen industry.” China’s annual hydrogen production and consumption exceeded 36.5 million tons, ranking first globally. By the end of 2024, renewable energy-based electrolytic water hydrogen production capacity nationwide surpassed 120,000 tons/year, over 540 hydrogen refueling stations were operational, and approximately 24,000 fuel cell vehicles were deployed. Pilot projects across sectors demonstrated significant progress. Meanwhile, China actively fostered collaboration across the hydrogen industry chain, supply chain, and innovation ecosystem, participating in international standards and certification systems to contribute Chinese expertise to the global energy transition.

Looking ahead to 2025—the final year of the 14th Five-Year Plan and a critical period for shaping the 15th Five-Year Plan—China will continue to strengthen hydrogen policies, integrate hydrogen into energy management frameworks, advance R&D and demonstration of key hydrogen technologies and equipment, and promote the development of the full chain of “production, storage, transport, and application”. These efforts aim to refine the hydrogen industry ecosystem, optimize the development environment, and lay a robust foundation for accelerated, high-quality growth during the 15th Five-Year Plan period.

Fuel Cell Commercial Vehicles Enter a Critical Doubling Phase, Core Components See Opportunities

National plans set a minimum target of 50,000 fuel cell vehicles by 2025. With approximately 24,000 vehicles deployed by the end of 2024, nearly half the target remains to be achieved. Supported by demonstrations, subsidies, and cost reductions, the industry is poised for commercialization, driving demand for high-value components such as fuel cell systems, stacks, and hydrogen storage tanks.

Xander Hydrogen’s High-Efficiency, Long-Life Hydrogen Fuel Cell Membrane Electrode (MEA) Products

Developed through the “Qingdao Key Laboratory for Hydrogen Energy Catalysts and Membrane Electrodes”, Xander Hydrogen employs roll-to-roll double-sided direct coating technology to produce MEAs with exceptional consistency and an annual capacity of 100,000 m². Optimized three-phase interface structures enhance catalyst utilization, achieving domestically leading performance in catalyst-coated membrane (CCM) MEAs.

Xander Hydrogen’s Automated CCM Coating Production Line

Xander Hydrogen’s Self-Developed CCM Products

Green Hydrogen Integrated Projects Are Booming, Driving Demand for Hydrogen Production Equipment

From 2023 to 2024, over 6 million tons of green hydrogen capacity were proposed in China, with 110,000 tons currently operational. According to the Medium- and Long-Term Plan for Hydrogen Energy Industry Development (2021–2035), renewable hydrogen production is expected to reach 100,000–200,000 tons by 2025. Policy support, project demonstrations, and cost reductions are set to trigger a bidding wave for green hydrogen projects in 2025, significantly boosting demand for electrolysis equipment and enabling annual CO₂ reductions of 1–2 million tons.

Advantages of Xander Hydrogen’s Modular High-efficiency Energy-saving Electrolyser

1. Modular Design: Facilitates easy parallel or series connection to meet different production scale requirements.

2.High Consistency and Rapid Delivery: Automated production and standardized assembly. Delivery cycle reduced from one month to 72 hours.

3. Lightweight Structure: The cell frame uses a non-metallic structure, making it easy to handle and install.

4. Easy Maintenance: Faulty modules can be quickly pulled out and replaced, reducing maintenance costs(by 60%), downtime, and production losses.

5. Wide Power Regulation: The load range of 1,000 Nm³/h electrolyzers can be adjusted from 30% to 120%, flexibly matching the input of fluctuating energy sources.

6. Low Cost: High material utilization rate, with significant cost reduction throughout the entire lifecycle from purchase to maintenance.

7. Hydrogen Production Operating Pressure: 1.6 MPa.

Xander Hydrogen’s Self-Developed Modular Electrolyzer

Download the China Hydrogen Energy Development Report (2025):

https://www.nea.gov.cn/20250430/96022785b3a747248288ad1c57d3a025/c.htm