Electric Hydrogen is a bi-coastal, renewable energy manufacturing company with strong values to solve climate change. The new, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Devens will produce fossil-free hydrogen from water and renewable electricity. This process drives down the cost of electrolyzers to meet budget and scale requirements, addressing industrial decarbonization with fossil-parity green hydrogen.

EH2’S new 184,000 SF electrolyzer factory building, designed by VIVO as part of King Street Properties Pathways Devens Biomanufacturing Campus, includes space for production, fabrication, assembly, testing and inventory, as well as office spaces with open workstations, huddle rooms, conference rooms and amenities. Spread across two levels, with 124,000 Sf on the first floor and 60,000 SF on the second floor, the project includes the EH2 Gigafactory, one of the largest electrolyzer factories in the world, where EH2’s electrolyzer stacks are manufactured and tested before shipment. The factory uses advanced manufacturing technology with an annual production capacity of 1.2 GW.

EH2’s values are:  Get It Done, Stronger Together and Be Bold, Be Open.  Elements of these values are incorporated into the two-story building with a welcoming Lobby/ Reception space with open stairs connecting the two floors and opening into a large, natural light-filled Town Hall and Museum space.  The Town Hall features a kitchen and coffee bar, furnished with dining tables and soft seating, and acts as a space for large gatherings and events for the facility’s 110 employees. The open office plan allows for interaction and collaboration and has direct views and access into manufacturing.  There is also a training room and a fitness center with locker rooms.

The project was divided into two Phases so that Phase I be up and running to receive funding for Phase II.  This was challenging in many ways, including project management, scope organization and construction administration. Fortunately, VIVO’s expertise in managing complex projects and close collaboration with Construction Manager BW Kennedy Construction ensured a smooth transition of phases. During value engineering exercises, some design elements including greenery walls, custom wallcoverings, acoustic panels, and digital graphic displays were removed from the construction budget.  Some of these items will be installed on day two and post construction by Electric Hydrogen.