Elcogen Launches State-of-the-Art Manufacturing Facility in Estonia, Boosting Clean Technology Production

Elcogen, a leading European manufacturer of technology that enables the efficient production of affordable green hydrogen and emission-free electricity, has officially opened its new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility, ELCO I, in Tallinn, Estonia. The launch marks a pivotal step in scaling up Elcogen's role in the global energy transition, significantly increasing its available production capacity from 10 MW to 360 MW.

Key Takeaways:

• The 14,000 m² facility is designed for scale, speed, and global impact, with advanced automation, R&D capabilities, and sustainable design features to support international supply chains.
• The facility is powered by a 9 MW energy supply from the nearby Iru Waste-to-Energy Plant and incorporates sustainability measures such as process heat reuse and thermal oxidisers to reduce emissions.
• With approximately EUR 50 million in capital investment, the facility was delivered on time and on budget by construction partner Maru Ehitus AS, with funding provided by Elcogen stakeholders, including Baker Hughes and South Korea's HD Hyundai.
• The project received support from the European Innovation Fund, committing an additional EUR 25 million to expand capacity under Elcogen's " " initiative.
• Elcogen plans to license its technology and manufacturing blueprint to trusted partners, ensuring consistent IP control while enabling local manufacturing.
• The new facility will eventually support the creation of circa. 300 local jobs as Elcogen transitions to mass production and increases global delivery capabilities.

Statistics:

• The new facility will increase Elcogen's available production capacity from 10 MW to 360 MW.
• The facility is powered by a 9 MW energy supply from the nearby Iru Waste-to-Energy Plant.
• The project received EUR 50 million in capital investment from Elcogen stakeholders.
• The European Innovation Fund committed an additional EUR 25 million to expand capacity under Elcogen's " " initiative.
• Elcogen's workforce now includes nearly 150 employees from over 20 nationalities, bringing together more than 500 years of combined experience in Solid Oxide technology.
• The facility will eventually support the creation of circa. 300 local jobs.

Sources:

• GLOBE NEWSWIRE (Sept. 17, 2025)
• Elcogen's website: www.elcogen.com