The startup Hydros Power has begun series production of the Stelion Booster Station, its hydrogen compression station, in Alicante after obtaining CE marking and Atex certification.
The Alicante-based startup Hydros Power has made an industrial leap by commencing series manufacturing of its Stelion Booster Station, the station designed to compress hydrogen at the points where it is needed. The company, linked to the Scientific Park of the University of Alicante, has moved beyond the prototype phase and is betting on a standardized model that ensures the same performance, quality, and safety in each unit produced.
The announcement comes after the company surpassed two key milestones for marketing equipment in potentially explosive atmospheres: the CE marking, which certifies that the product meets the requirements for sale in the European Economic Area, and the Atex certification, which validates its safe use in environments with explosion risk. “We didn’t want to build another prototype,” the company stated in a press release. “We wanted to develop a product capable of bringing hydrogen compression wherever it is needed.”
A step towards the industrialization of decentralised hydrogen
The Stelion Booster Station is part of the Stelion ecosystem, which integrates plug & play capsules, charging stations, and fuel cell modules. This system is designed to supply and use hydrogen in locations with limited infrastructure, such as logistics operations, captive fleets, or industrial activities. The compression station is responsible for pressurising the hydrogen, and its series production marks what the company defines as the beginning of its “industrial stage.”
Hydros Power has already tested its technology in pilot projects, such as long-range drone flights powered by hydrogen or the energy supply for refrigerated containers. These experiences have helped validate the system components under real usage conditions, with needs for autonomy and supply outside the conventional grid.
International collaboration and support for innovation
The start of production for the compression station coincides with another significant project: Hydros Power is leading an initiative within the Eureka Network Eurostars programme, funded with 1.05 million euros, in collaboration with the Swiss company New Generation Tanks. The aim is to develop and validate the plug & play system of the Stelion Capsules and incorporate a high-pressure storage technology with reduced weight. While this project focuses on the capsules, the compression station has already begun series manufacturing in Alicante.
The company has also received support from EIT Urban Mobility, an entity linked to the European Institute of Innovation and Technology, which made an investment in the startup. It has also been recognised in the Top 101 Spain ranking, reinforcing its position in the entrepreneurial ecosystem.
For professionals in the energy and logistics sector, this advancement represents a more mature and accessible option for integrating hydrogen into decentralised operations. Standardised production reduces costs and shortens delivery times, which can accelerate the adoption of this technology in vehicle fleets, warehouses, or industrial facilities. Those interested in learning about technical details or supply conditions can contact Hydros Power directly through their website.
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