Hydrogen fuel cell companies are continuously finding ways to meet the global electricity production demand through hydrogen fuel cell stack technology. 

A hydrogen fuel cell (HFC) uses an electrochemical reaction between hydrogen and oxygen to provide zero-emission energy. With varied purposes, such as HFCs are used to power commercial vehicles to ships, data centers, and drones. 

It is used in fuel cells for its properties, like non-corrosive, non-toxic, and a high-density energy carrier, thus generating heat and electricity.

Due to its high energy efficiency, a hydrogen fuel cell is considered two to three times more efficient than a gas-fueled internal combustion engine.

Fuel cells are increasingly being used by the  National Renewable Energy Laboratory to power hydrogen vehicles, such as buses, cars, forklifts, and material-handling vehicles.

Continue reading to learn more about the biggest hydrogen fuel companies in the hydrogen fuel cell market.

Global Top Hydrogen Fuel Cell Truck Companies

Global Top 10 Hydrogen Fuel Cell Truck Companies [2025] (listed alphabetically)

AFC Energy Plc

AFC Energy (AFC stands for “Advanced Fuel Cell”) is an industry-leading provider of hydrogen power generation technologies used in construction, electric vehicle charging, shipping, data center, and other industries.

AFC Energy provides a broad range of hydrogen fuel cells and hydrogen carrier fuel conversion technologies for organizations needing affordable, flexible, and clean off-grid power.

AFC’s technology products comprise the following:

Available to order

• H-Power Generator – S+ Series fuel cell inside (a high-power diesel generator alternative)

• H-Power Generator – S Series fuel cell inside (designed for easy integration)

• H-Power Tower – S Series fuel cell inside (a clean alternative to a diesel generator

• L Series fuel cell generator (rugged enclosure designed for outdoor use)

Coming soon

• Ammonia cracker – ammonia to hydrogen solution (a scalable, flexible fueling technology platform)

• Methanol Fuel Tower – methanol to hydrogen solution (a flexible fueling technology solution)

In 2024, AFC delivered its first 30kW H-Power Generators to Speedy Hire (through SHS) and its first 50kVA H-Power Generator to ACCIONA. It aims to focus its delivery and expansion across Saudi Arabia and the MENA regions.

Ballard Power Systems Inc.

Ballard Power Systems Inc. (Ballard) is a world-renowned developer and manufacturer of proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell products for heavy-duty motive, material handling, portable power, and other markets.

Founded as “Ballard Research Inc.” by Geoffrey Ballard, Keith Prater, and Paul Howard to conduct R&D on high-energy lithium batteries, Ballard has grown into a world leader in developing, manufacturing, selling, and servicing hydrogen fuel cell power systems.

Ballard’s fuel cell solutions include:

Fuel Cell Power Products

• Heavy Duty Modules

• Fuel Cell Stack

• Stationary Power Generation

• Marine Modules

Technology Solutions

• Product Development

• Energy System & Powertrain Integration

• Component Design & Manufacturing

• Testing Services & Stations

• Licensing & Technology Transfer

Ballard’s are well-known PEM fuel cells manufacturer known to deliver proven durability, power density, and reliability with the lowest total cost of ownership. 

On the other hand, Ballard’s technology solutions provide customers with high-value services to accelerate fuel cell development and integration programs—from technology exploration to advanced product development.

Bloom Energy Corporation

Formerly known as “Ion America Corp.,” Bloom Energy Corporation is a renewable energy company that manufactures and markets solid oxide fuel cells for on-site electricity generation.

Bloom Energy Fuel Cell System

The highly efficient hydrogen-powered Bloom Energy Server with SOFC (Solid-Oxide Fuel Cell) technology generates carbon-free, combustion-free, and emissions-free electricity from hydrogen.

The industry-leading efficiency and reliability of Bloom Energy’s Solid-Oxide platform provide excellent opportunities to scale hydrogen power generation.

For example, Bloom Energy’s SOFCs have been deployed in many applications across critical manufacturing, data centers, healthcare, retailers, and more.

Bloom Energy continues to advance the hydrogen economy with its clean, reliable, and resilient offerings.

Doosan Fuel Cell Co., Ltd.

Doosan Fuel Cell Co., Ltd. is known as “Korea’s largest hydrogen fuel cell company.”

Doosan Fuel Cell’s products include:

• PureCell® Model 400 NG (utilizes natural gas supplied through gas pipelines) – 440 kW rated output

• PureCell® Model 400 Hydrogen (eco-friendly, highly efficient hydrogen energy solution) – 440 kW rated output

• PureCell® Model 400 LPG/NG Dual (designed to operate at dual mode in regions with limited energy access and best suited for emergency power supply)

According to an industry news source, Doosan Fuel Cell announced the export of 11 units of 440 KW hydrogen stationary fuel cells to China for the “P2G electrolysis-connected green hydrogen fuel cell demonstration project.”

As part of this project, Doosan Fuel Cell will provide installation, commissioning, and maintenance services, as well as technical support. Doosan Fuel Cell’s strategic partnership with Ballard Power Systems and HyAxiom (Doosan Corp.’s fully owned North American subsidiary) to collaborate on a turn-key zero-emission hydrogen solution for mobility.

The partnership plans to focus on hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, such as FCEBs (Fuel Cell Electric Buses) and hydrogen infrastructure.

On 28th July 2025,  Doosan Fuel Cell started manufacturing hydrogen-capable SOFC (Solid Oxide Fuel Cells)  a its new 500 MW facility in Jeollabuk-do. These SOFC will be used in data centres, microgrids, and auxiliary marine systems. The sales are expected to begin before the end of 2025. 

FuelCell Energy, Inc.

Founded as “Energy Research Corporation” by fuel cell pioneer Bernard Baker and battery expert Martin Klein, FuelCell Energy, Inc. is an integrated fuel cell company that manufactures stationary fuel cell platforms for decarbonizing power and producing hydrogen.

As a global leader in fuel cell technology, FuelCell Energy helps businesses and communities with the following:

• Carbon capture

• Energy storage

• Hydrogen production

• Power generation

FuelCell Energy Hydrogen Production Platforms:

Carbonate tri-generation: The tri-generation platform uses natural gas or renewable biogas as fuel to produce hydrogen, power, and water and has a lower carbon footprint compared to conventional reforming.

Solid oxide electrolysis: The high-efficiency solid oxide platform splits water into hydrogen and oxygen and reduces the cost of green hydrogen production.

Hydrogen energy storage: This platform produces hydrogen from water in the electrolysis mode for future use as compressed gas.

On 11th August 2025, FuelCell Energy signed a Joint Development Agreement with CGN-Yulchon Generation Co., Ltd. for a 10 MW repowering project.

Intelligent Energy Ltd.

Founded by Harry Bradbury, Intelligent Energy (IE) is a well-established fuel cell engineering business that originated from research conducted by APS (Advanced Power Sources Ltd.) and Loughborough University into PEM fuel cell technology.

IE is part of the Meditor group (a global investment business) and has headquarters in the UK with operations in China, Japan, South Korea, and the U.S.

As one of the world’s leading independent fuel cell specialists, IE delivers a wide range of fuel cell systems providing power from 800 W to 100 kW for applications, such as:

• Aerospace

• Automotive

• Marine

• Materials handling

• Power generation

• Rail

• Telecoms

IE provides a wide range of fuel cell products, including:

• IE-DRIVE

• IE-DRIVE 100 (for passenger and light commercial vehicles)

• IE-DRIVE HD100 (a complete fuel cell system for 100 kW of continuous power)

• IE-FLIGHT (IE is developing the IE-FLIGHT fuel cell modules for general aviation and eVTOL (electric Vertical Take-off and Landing)

• IE-SOAR

• IE-SOAR 800 (IE’s fuel cell module for fixed wing and VTOL applications)

• IE-SOAR 1.2 (part of IE’s lightweight hydrogen fuel cell product range for UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) applications)

• IE-SOAR 2.4 (IE’s lightweight hydrogen fuel cell module for rotary wing, fixed wing, and VTOL UAV applications)

• IE-POWER

• IE-POWER 4 (a self-contained power solution engineered to operate in a wide temperature range)

• IE-POWER 1T and 1U (IE’s class-leading 1 kW fuel cell modules for man-portable and motive applications)

Intelligent Energy, on 11th July 2024, announced installing Enapter AEM electrolyser and test facility at Chelveston. The electrolyser will use energy generated by the park to produce more than 100,000kg of green hydrogen annually, which will be used to power fuel cells. Intelligent Energy is investing EUR 7.1 million in this new facility, which will be operational by 2025.

Panasonic Corporation 

Panasonic Corporation was founded by Japanese industrialist Konosuke Matsushita in 1918. Panasonic Corporation (Panasonic) was formerly known as “Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.”

Panasonic is a globally recognized Japanese conglomerate with company operations organized into various “domain companies,” including appliances, automotive, and industrial solutions.

Panasonic’s hydrogen fuel cells leverage the technology and know-how from the natural gas fuel cell “ENE-FARM.” ENE-FARM is said to be “the world’s first household fuel cell cogeneration system” and a well-established product known for its high quality and reliability. 

Here are the key features of 5 kW hydrogen fuel cell:

• Durability

• High electrical efficiency

• Long lifetime

• Low-maintenance cycle

• Possible with cogeneration

• Quick start-up (1 min)

• Quiet operation

• Scalable

A company press release reported the launch of Panasonic’s 5 kW pure hydrogen fuel cell generator claimed to achieve “the industry’s best electrical efficiency of 56%.”

Panasonic continues to pursue new value through collaborative innovation and create a better life with its innovative solutions and technologies.

Plug Power Inc.

Plug Power Inc. (Plug) is a clean hydrogen and zero-emission fuel cell product provider, which was formed as a joint venture between DTE Energy and Mechanical Technology Inc.

This fuel cell company develops hydrogen fuel cell systems that replace conventional batteries used in electricity-powered equipment and vehicles.

Plug provides the following fuel cell products:

ProGen (Fuel Cell Engines): ProGen engines provide cost-effective and robust solutions with best-in-class performance, reliability, and time-to-market for OEMs.

GenDrive (Material Handling Power): Compared to facilities with battery-powered vehicles, customers using GenDrive fuel cells realize a boost in facility productivity, lower energy bills, and more space for commercial activities.

GenSure (Backup Power): GenSure fuel cell power offers a predictable and reliable solution for both high-power and low-power stationary applications.

Plug’s fuel cells are designed for on-road electric vehicles, stationary power markets, and a wide range of supply chain and logistics applications, among others.

Plug has facilities across the U.S. and has built a strategic network with well-established companies to create extended enterprise capabilities.

PowerCell Sweden AB

Founded as an industrial spin-out from the Volvo Group, the PowerCell Group (also known as “PowerCell Sweden AB” and “PowerCell”) is a globally leading developer and manufacturer of fuel cell stacks and fuel cell systems with a uniquely high power density.

PowerCell’s products are used in aviation, marine, on- and off-road and other mobile and stationary applications.

PowerCell’s scalable fuel cell systems include:

Marine System 200: This system with a durable design is specifically designed to accomplish compact integration and provide high efficiency.

Power Generation System 200: A powerful fuel cell system that is compatible with different renewable fuels and capable of operating at very low inlet pressures.

Power Generation System 100: This is a durable, powerful fuel cell system specifically designed for flexible use and a high power output.

Power Generation System 5: A simple integrated system with customized output to a specific power or voltage target.

Heavy Duty System 100: This system has a robust construction for fast, dynamic, and stable load operations in heavy-duty applications.

Toshiba Energy Systems & Solutions Corporation

Toshiba Energy Systems & Solutions Corporation (Toshiba ESS) is an industry-leading developer, manufacturer, and seller of energy products, systems, and services.

The following are the business domains of Toshiba ESS, which was spun off from Toshiba Corporation (a Japanese multinational conglomerate):

• Thermal Power

• Nuclear Power

• Renewable Energy & VPP

• Hydrogen Energy

• Transmission & Distribution

• Heavy Ion Therapy

• Digital Transformation

This hydrogen fuel cell company provides a wide range of products and technical services for the production, storage, and use of hydrogen.

Toshiba began fuel cell R&D in the 1960s and has delivered 120+ pure hydrogen fuel cell systems for various applications, including:

• Convenience stores

• Dairy farms

• Heated swimming pools

• Hotels

• Wholesale markets

Toshiba’s P2G (Power-to-Gas) supply chain facilitates effective utilization of surplus renewable energy and contributes to the reduction of CO2 emissions in industrial processes, raw materials, etc.

Besides stationary fuel cell systems, Toshiba makes mobile fuel cell systems for cars, ships, and trains. For example, Toshiba delivered a mobile 30 kW hydrogen fuel cell system to a fuel cell ship.

Toshiba ESS aims to build a “hydrogen society” by tapping into CO2-free renewable energy and using it to create sustainable, thriving communities.

Other leaders in hydrogen fuel cell technology, like SFC Energy AG and Siemens Energy, are promoting sustainable energy through advanced power plants and clean energy solutions, thus reducing the use of fossil fuels and their carbon emissions. Through electrical energy trucks, there is a gradual decrease in carbon dioxide levels. Hence, hydrogen generation plays a major role here in a sustainable future.

Wrapping Up

Hydrogen has abundant potential to be used as a fuel in liquid or gas form. For example, liquid hydrogen can be used as a fuel cell for electrical power or as a replacement for liquid fuel.

Air Liquide, one of the leading fuel cell suppliers in the market of industrial gases, is a precursor of hydrogen mobility. With its expertise in liquid hydrogen (particularly well-suited to intensive mobility), Air Liquide is supporting the transport sector’s transition toward environmentally friendly mobility.

Also called “renewable hydrogen,” green hydrogen is considered the cleanest and most sustainable hydrogen as it is obtained by electrolysis of water without generating any polluting emissions into the atmosphere.

Green hydrogen is proving to be a sustainable mobility alternative. Vehicles running on this clean, green energy (such as Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles or FCEVs) have hydrogen tanks connected to fuel cells, which generate electricity to power the engines.

ITM Power is a clean fuel and an energy storage company that designs, manufactures, and integrates electrolyzers to produce green hydrogen using renewable electricity and tap water.

Currently, several hydrogen fuel cell manufacturers are introducing innovations in hydrogen fuel cells. These companies developing hydrogen fuel cells are boosting the hydrogen economy across sectors:

• Building heat and power

• Feedstock

• Industrial energy

• Power generation

• Transportation

The hydrogen hub is also evolving as an emerging center of activity involving hydrogen production, transport, delivery, and end use to provide energy services like heat for manufacturing processes and mobility.

Hydrogen fuel cell companies play a key role in providing affordable, reliable, and clean energy through a wide range of fuel cell solutions powered by hydrogen technology.

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