Hydrogen Partners
Strategic partnerships with Research Institutes, Industry Leaders and Consortiums
At Stargate Hydrogen, we believe that the path to a sustainable and clean energy future is not one that can be walked alone. We have created strong bonds with industry leaders, forward-thinkers, and visionaries through various national and international research and development projects. Meet our Hydrogen Partners:
ABB
ABB is a technology leader in electrification and automation, enabling a more sustainable and resource-efficient future. The company’s solutions connect engineering know-how and software to optimize how things are manufactured, moved, powered and operated. Building on more than 140 years of excellence, ABB’s 105,000 employees are committed to driving innovations that accelerate industrial transformation.
How we cooperate:
Stargate Hydrogen and ABB have established a robust collaboration focused on advancing the hydrogen industry through innovation and efficiency. By integrating ABB’s advanced automation technologies, Stargate Hydrogen optimizes its production processes to ensure the highest standards of quality, safety, and reliability in its hydrogen production solutions. This partnership extends beyond technical integration to encompass commercial initiatives as well.
VTT
VTT is one of Europe’s leading research institutions. Owned by the Finnish state its focus is on advancing the utilisation and commercialisation of research and technology in commerce and society. Through scientific and technological means, they aim to turn large global challenges into sustainable growth for businesses and society.
How we cooperate:
Stargate and VTT have joined forces to test large-scale electrolyser prototypes in real-world conditions at VTT’s advanced facilities, driving forward practical, on-the-ground validation. This collaboration combines resources and expertise, focusing on improving hydrogen systems’ efficiency and durability through targeted research in system modeling and fluid mechanics. By establishing Finland as a key site for testing scalable hydrogen solutions, this partnership aims to create a foundation for commercial green hydrogen projects across Europe.
Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft
The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, based in Germany, is the world’s leading applied research organization. By prioritizing key technologies for the future and commercializing its findings in business and industry, it plays a major role in the innovation process. A trailblazer and trendsetter in innovative developments and research excellence, it is helping shape our society and our future. Founded in 1949, the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft currently operates 76 institutes and research units throughout Germany. Around 30,800 employees, predominantly scientists and engineers, work with an annual research budget of roughly €3.0 billion, €2.6 billion of which is designated as contract research.
How we cooperate:
Stargate Hydrogen and Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft collaborate in researching electrolyser materials, more specifically ceramic-based alkaline electrolysers have high current densities, high efficiencies and contain no Platinum-Group Metals and usage of critical raw materials is minimized.
Tallinn University of Technology
Founded in 1918, TalTech is the sole technological university in Estonia. It is also the most international university in Estonia. TalTech is a research-based university offering Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctorate degrees in engineering, natural sciences, IT, business and maritime studies. Renewed study programmes that target the needs of the labour market make TalTech graduates the expected experts.
How we cooperate:
Stargate has a very close collaboration with TalTech, in particular with the Department of Materials and Environmental Technology (Read more here). Stargate material research and electrode development laboratory, as well as cell testing laboratory is located on Taltech campus. This setup offers substantial synergies between Stargate and TalTech R&D activities.
University of Tartu
The University of Tartu is the oldest and largest higher education institution in Estonia and has been the center of Estonian academic life for almost four centuries. It is ranked in the top 1.2% of the world’s universities, making it one of the leading universities in Northern Europe. Here, 13 000 students and 3000 staff members study and work in a diverse range of fields connected by the power of curiosity.
How we cooperate:
Stargate is involved in several nationally funded research projects together with the Institute of Chemistry at the University of Tartu, one of our main Hydrogen Partners, focusing on the development of novel materials and high-performance electrodes for next-generation alkaline electrolysers. The University of Tartu scientists have successfully validated Stargate’s approach to developing iridium-free alkaline electrolysers – read more here.
ENEL Green Power
ENEL Green Power was founded in December 2008 inside the ENEL Group to develop and manage power generated from renewable resources worldwide. Managing more than 1,200 power plants on five continents, they are present with assets in operation or under construction in 21 countries and manage development activities in a further 5 countries. With over 59 GW of installed renewable capacity from a mix of renewable resources, including wind, solar, hydroelectric and geothermal. The company plays a key role in the energy transition as one of the world’s leading renewable energy companies. ENEL Green Power’s goal is to accompany the planet into a new era of sustainable, decarbonized energy for all.
How we cooperate:
Stargate has established collaborations with ENEL Green Power for thorough industrial testing of our stack technology within the IPCEI project. Multiple generations of our 50 kW stacks will be tested in ENEL’s planned Innovation Test Facility. Such joint laboratory facilities will allow us to benchmark our technology to our competitors’ technology in an industrially-relevant setting. ENEL Green Power is also a key partner in a joint Clean Hydrogen Partnership project, ELECTROLIFE, aimed at improving the lifetime of electrolyser stacks.
Plataforma Oceánica de Canarias, PLOCAN
PLOCAN builds, equips and operates a set of marine infrastructures for research in the field of marine sciences and technologies. PLOCAN’s mission is to provide a cost-effective combination of services, including housing, operations, data and access to the multipurpose offshore platform, observatories and test bed facilities, that address upcoming ocean science challenges and socio-economic needs.
How we cooperate:
Stargate is partnering with PLOCAN in the EU-funded demonstration project H2HEAT. The project focuses on driving the adoption of renewable energy generation, green hydrogen production, and the decarbonization of hospital facilities across the Canary Islands. In this value chain, Stargate will deliver and install its 1 MW alkaline electrolyser, powered by offshore wind energy, and produce both the green hydrogen and oxygen to be used by the Canary Island Health Service (SCS). The whole project will be implemented by a consortium of eleven international partners under the coordination of PLOCAN one of Stargate’s Hydrogen Partners.
Why Our Partnerships Matter
Each of our Hydrogen Partners brings a unique perspective, expertise, and resources to the table, enriching our capabilities and amplifying our impact. Whether it’s cutting-edge technology, groundbreaking research, or global reach, our partnerships empower us to make a difference on a scale that would be unattainable on our own.
