Enapter AG, a global greentech company specializing in AEM electrolysers for green hydrogen production, has received a pilot order worth approximately EUR 0.5 million from a US drone manufacturer. The order includes AEM electrolysers from the 4.1 series, with delivery scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2026. This development marks a significant step in expanding hydrogen applications beyond traditional industrial use.
The hydrogen-producing AEM modules will be integrated into mobile, all-terrain refuelling systems designed to generate hydrogen directly at the point of operation, using only water and solar power without requiring a grid connection. This approach eliminates the logistical challenges associated with transporting and storing hydrogen in large compressed gas cylinders, which have previously hindered the deployment of hydrogen-powered drones in remote areas.
Compared to battery-electric propulsion, hydrogen propulsion offers drones significantly longer flight and mission times, as well as rapid refuelling capabilities. The mobile refuelling systems provide a practical solution for extended operations in off-grid environments, where access to conventional fuel infrastructure is limited or non-existent.
For Enapter, this pilot project opens up a new field of application that leverages the strengths of its modular AEM technology: compact footprint, robust operation, and the ability to scale hydrogen production by simply adding more modules. The global market for long-range, long-endurance drones is expanding rapidly, creating substantial growth opportunities for Enapter's technology.
Dr. Jürgen Laakmann, CEO of Enapter AG, commented: “This order underlines how far the applications of our technology reach beyond classic industrial use. In this case hydrogen is generated flexibly where it is needed - free of complex supply chains and of any fuel logistics. That is exactly what our modular, low-maintenance AEM technology was built for. We see considerable growth potential in mobile refuelling solutions and are pleased to be developing this field together with a technologically leading customer.”
Enapter's patented anion exchange membrane (AEM) technology does not rely on expensive and rare raw materials such as iridium, and its modular design enables efficient and scalable green hydrogen production, even when energy supply from solar and wind fluctuates. Thousands of Enapter AEM electrolysers are already in use at more than 360 customers across over 55 countries.
Enapter AG (H2O) is listed in the regulated market of the Frankfurt and Hamburg stock exchanges (ISIN: DE000A255G02). For more information, visit the company's website at https://www.enapter.com.
