Intelligent Energy signs strategic agreement to advance hydrogen power in Korea
Intelligent Energy (IE), a leading UK-based hydrogen fuel cell manufacturer has signed a three-way Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) during the World Hydrogen Expo 2025 (H2MEET) event in the Republic of Korea (RoK).
This collaboration will focus on providing hydrogen fuel cell-based power systems from 200kW to MW-scale to customers in Korea based on IE’s high power fuel cells.
The MoU brings together three industry leaders:
Intelligent Energy (UK) – Hydrogen Fuel Cell Manufacturer
GH EnA (RoK) – Specialist Korean Engineering Consultancy
IBT (RoK) – Integration Specialist in Power Conversion and Storage Systems
As a key technology and investment partner, IBT will be leading the localisation and commercialisation of Intelligent Energy’s fuel cell technology in Korea. The company is committing substantial capital to develop and certify market-specific fuel cell systems, including prototype manufacturing and real-world deployment.
This agreement builds on the partnership announced in May with the Korean-based company to design and certify a 100kW hydrogen fuel cell generator for the region.
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The expanded collaboration with GH EnA will further strengthen market access for large-scale power systems, supporting commercial and industrial applications across Korea.
The partnership will focus on developing and deploying permanent and back-up power for micro-grid or grid-connected systems. These solutions will incorporate Intelligent Energy’s IE-DRIVETM HD100 fuel cells, delivering reliable, sustainable, and high-performance power for infrastructure, industrial and commercial applications.
As part of this collaboration, IBT will play a central role in establishing a domestic production base, securing certifications, and executing large-scale projects, ensuring the reliability and competitiveness of Korean hydrogen power solutions.
Intelligent Energy has maintained a strong presence in Korea for several years, but this new partnership with IBT and GH EnA marks a significant step forward, bringing a renewed focus on deploying fuel cells for high-power stationary applications.
The region has a strong commitment to transitioning to clean energy, with hydrogen and fuel cells playing a central role in shaping future energy systems. The companies aim to deliver innovative solutions that meet the region’s growing demand for reliable hydrogen power.
Greg Harris, CCO, Intelligent Energy, said: “Intelligent Energy has been active in Korea for the past 5 years, initially supplying our fuel cells for drones. We have seen the growth in opportunities in hydrogen, particularly in stationary power systems, and we are very pleased to enter this 3-way partnership to help us grow our business in the region.”
Kang-Hyun Choi, Hydrogen Business Division Director at IBT, added: “IBT is proud to be further developing the partnership with Intelligent Energy to accelerate the adoption of clean technologies in Korea.
“We are investing significantly in the development, certification, and localisation of high‑power hydrogen fuel cell systems, with plans for domestic production and field deployment at scale. This collaboration underscores our commitment to helping customers transition away from diesel to resilient, cost‑effective, zero-emission power for critical infrastructure, backup, and off‑grid applications.”
Jihong, Park , CEO, GH EnA, said: “GH EnA has been at the forefront of South Korea’s transition to sustainable energy, and this three-way collaboration with Intelligent Energy and IBT represents an important step forward in the development of high-power, hydrogen-based stationary power systems.
“By combining IE’s advanced fuel cell technology, IBT’s integration capabilities, and GH EnA’s market expertise and project development experience, we are confident that we can deliver reliable and competitive hydrogen power solutions for industrial and commercial customers in Korea.”
“We look forward to this partnership contributing to the expansion of Korea’s hydrogen ecosystem and accelerating the deployment of high-power stationary fuel cell systems nationwide.”
For more information, visit www.intelligent-energy.com.