ITM launches 50 MW ‘ALPHA 50’ green hydrogen plant to advance large-scale production

Sheffield, UK – October 22, 2025 — UK-based electrolyser manufacturer ITM has unveiled its new flagship ALPHA 50, a 50 MW full-scope green hydrogen plant designed to scale up cost-effective hydrogen production for industrial and energy applications worldwide.

The new system, which builds on ITM’s existing electrolyser platform, integrates prefabricated, skid-mounted, and standardised components to streamline deployment and reduce installation complexity. The company said ALPHA 50 represents a step change in how large-scale hydrogen plants can be executed, providing a compact and scalable solution for customers seeking to expand hydrogen capacity efficiently.

Scalable and flexible hydrogen production

According to ITM, the ALPHA 50 plant consolidates central process units and incorporates redundant systems for critical components to improve reliability and uptime. Designed for outdoor installation, the plant is built to operate across a wide range of environmental conditions and requires only tap water and electricity to produce high-purity hydrogen at 30 bar pressure.

The system’s modular design enables multiple units to be configured into larger-scale hydrogen production facilities, offering flexibility for industrial, mobility, and energy storage applications.

Technical highlights and cost positioning

ALPHA 50 has been engineered for superior energy efficiency and rapid load response, enabling hydrogen output adjustments within seconds to align with variable renewable energy inputs.

The full-scope 50 MW plant is available to customers at a price of €50 million, which ITM said is more competitive than comparable large-scale hydrogen systems across other technologies and providers.

ITM positions for large-scale market growth

Dennis Schulz, CEO of ITM, said: “Our containerised 5 MW plant NEPTUNE V redefined how mid-size projects are executed today. It’s now time to disrupt how large-scale projects are deployed. ALPHA 50 makes available our high-performing and proven technology in the most competitive full-scope solution for large-scale projects. ALPHA 50 will transform the industry and set a new standard for execution at scale.”