The industrial energy transition is accelerating \u2014 and green hydrogen is becoming a central pillar for decarbonizing energy-intensive industries. Yet, many industrial companies face the same challenges: high investment costs, technological complexity, and the need for reliable supply.<\/p>\n
With the establishment of Hydropulse GmbH<\/strong> in Berlin, ITM Power plc<\/strong> is taking a strategic step to address these challenges. Hydropulse offers a Hydrogen-as-a-Service<\/strong> model that gives companies access to green hydrogen without any upfront investment<\/strong>.<\/p>\n[\/nectar_responsive_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” top_margin=”30″ top_margin_tablet=”30″ top_margin_phone=”0″ column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default”][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” top_margin=”20″ top_margin_phone=”0″ column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default”][nectar_responsive_text inherited_font_style=”default” font_size_min=”26px” text_color=”#003554″ font_size_desktop=”1.6vw” font_line_height=”1.1″ text_direction=”default”]\n ITM Power is known for its PEM electrolysis technology<\/strong>, which converts renewable electricity into hydrogen. With Hydropulse, the company is expanding its model toward a service-oriented approach<\/strong>:<\/p>\n Planning, financing, and construction<\/strong> of production plants by Hydropulse<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Operation and maintenance<\/strong> handled by the service provider<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Hydrogen supply<\/strong> through long-term delivery contracts<\/p>\n<\/li>\n No CapEx burden or operational risks<\/strong> for industrial customers<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n This follows the broader trend of \u201cInfrastructure-as-a-Service\u201d<\/strong>, enabling ITM Power to generate recurring revenues<\/strong>, achieve economies of scale<\/strong>, and foster long-term customer relationships<\/strong>.<\/p>\n <\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” top_margin=”20″ top_margin_phone=”0″ column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default”][nectar_responsive_text inherited_font_style=”default” font_size_min=”26px” text_color=”#003554″ font_size_desktop=”1.6vw” font_line_height=”1.1″ text_direction=”default”]\n Rather than focusing solely on large gigawatt-scale projects, Hydropulse targets mid-sized industrial applications<\/strong> that can be implemented faster and meet direct market demand.<\/p>\n Typical customers include companies in the chemical and metal industries<\/strong>, refineries<\/strong>, and other sectors<\/strong> with continuous hydrogen requirements. For project execution, Hydropulse collaborates with specialized partners possessing local market expertise<\/strong>. Additionally, a partnership with ABO Energy<\/strong> provides access to European sites<\/strong> offering low-cost renewable electricity<\/strong> \u2014 for example, in Spain<\/strong> and Finland<\/strong>. This further enhances the economic viability of green hydrogen<\/strong>.<\/p>\n <\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” top_margin=”20″ top_margin_phone=”0″ column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default”][nectar_responsive_text inherited_font_style=”default” font_size_min=”26px” text_color=”#003554″ font_size_desktop=”1.6vw” font_line_height=”1.1″ text_direction=”default”]\n Industrial customers benefit from:<\/strong><\/p>\n Access to green hydrogen without capital investment<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Predictable and stable<\/strong> cost structures<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Reduced technology and operational risks<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Faster project implementation<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n <\/p>\n For ITM Power, the strategic advantages include:<\/strong><\/p>\n Higher value creation<\/strong> beyond pure hardware sales<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Recurring revenue streams<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Stronger positioning<\/strong> in the growing hydrogen market<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n <\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” top_margin=”20″ top_margin_phone=”0″ column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default”][nectar_responsive_text inherited_font_style=”default” font_size_min=”26px” text_color=”#003554″ font_size_desktop=”1.6vw” font_line_height=”1.1″ text_direction=”default”]\n The strategic development of ITM Power and Hydropulse fits seamlessly into Global Strategic Capital\u2019s investment focus<\/strong>, particularly within the Hydrogen<\/strong> and Green Tech<\/strong> portfolios.<\/p>\n In our Hydrogen Portfolio<\/strong>, we focus on companies, technologies, and business models<\/strong> that enable the decarbonization of hard-to-electrify industries<\/strong>. At the same time, this model aligns with the essence of our Green Tech Portfolio<\/strong>: linking technological excellence<\/strong>, industrial application<\/strong>, and environmental impact<\/strong>. With Hydropulse, ITM Power demonstrates how technological expertise, infrastructure development, and service innovation<\/strong> can converge to advance a climate-neutral industry<\/strong>. With Hydropulse, ITM Power<\/strong> positions itself at the strategic intersection of technology, infrastructure, and the energy transition<\/strong>. Hydropulse showcases how green hydrogen can be pragmatically and scalably integrated<\/strong> into industrial applications \u2014 a critical step toward an emission-free industry<\/strong>.<\/p>\n <\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” top_margin=”20″ top_margin_phone=”0″ column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default”][nectar_responsive_text inherited_font_style=”default” font_size_min=”26px” text_color=”#003554″ font_size_desktop=”1.6vw” font_line_height=”1.1″ text_direction=”default”]\n Hydrogen-as-a-Service: Market Models and Scaling Strategies \u2013 McKinsey & Company<\/em> ITM Power \u2013 Strategy & Hydropulse Updates \u2013 ITM Power Investor Center<\/em> Industrial Hydrogen Pathways in Europe \u2013 IRENA<\/em>From Technology Provider to Full-Service Solution Partner<\/span><\/h3>\n
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Strategic Focus: Mid-Sized, Rapidly Deployable Projects<\/span><\/h3>\n[\/nectar_responsive_text]
The benefits are clear: predictable demand, lower project risk, and shorter implementation times.<\/p>\n <\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” top_margin=”20″ top_margin_phone=”0″ column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default”][nectar_responsive_text inherited_font_style=”default” font_size_min=”26px” text_color=”#003554″ font_size_desktop=”1.6vw” font_line_height=”1.1″ text_direction=”default”]\nLocal Strength through Partnerships<\/span><\/h3>\n[\/nectar_responsive_text]
In Germany, the company works closely with Eternal Power<\/strong>, which identifies locations, drives permitting processes, and engages industrial off-takers.<\/p>\nBenefits for Industry and Investors<\/span><\/h3>\n[\/nectar_responsive_text]
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Electricity prices and availability are key determinants of economic viability.
Permitting processes are complex, and competition in the hydrogen sector is intensifying.
Nevertheless, market dynamics confirm that modular, service-based hydrogen models<\/strong> are gaining relevance and acceptance<\/strong>. <\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” top_margin=”20″ top_margin_phone=”0″ column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default”][nectar_responsive_text inherited_font_style=”default” font_size_min=”26px” text_color=”#003554″ font_size_desktop=”1.6vw” font_line_height=”1.1″ text_direction=”default”]\nConnection to Our Portfolios: Hydrogen<\/a> & Green Tech<\/a><\/span><\/h3>\n
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Hydrogen-as-a-Service is a core element<\/strong> of this approach: it lowers market-entry barriers, creates predictable cost structures, and accelerates the build-out of a European hydrogen infrastructure<\/strong>.
ITM Power and Hydropulse perfectly embody this model \u2014 modular, scalable electrolysis systems<\/strong> combined with a service-based supply model<\/strong>.<\/p>\n
Green hydrogen is not just produced but integrated directly into industrial production processes<\/strong> \u2014 where emissions occur and where decarbonization delivers immediate impact.
This transfer of innovation into industrial value creation<\/strong> is a crucial lever for making sustainable transformation measurable.<\/p>\n
These are precisely the kinds of models we actively seek \u2014 solutions that deliver on climate goals, reduce investment risk, and enable scalable growth.<\/strong>
They exemplify the strategic direction of our Green Tech<\/strong> and Hydrogen<\/strong> investment platforms.<\/p>\n <\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” top_margin=”20″ top_margin_phone=”0″ column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default”][nectar_responsive_text inherited_font_style=”default” font_size_min=”26px” text_color=”#003554″ font_size_desktop=”1.6vw” font_line_height=”1.1″ text_direction=”default”]\nConclusion<\/span><\/h3>\n[\/nectar_responsive_text]
The Hydrogen-as-a-Service<\/strong> approach lowers market-entry barriers, accelerates project implementation, and enables industrial companies to decarbonize without investment risk<\/strong>.<\/p>\nRecommended Sources<\/span><\/h3>\n[\/nectar_responsive_text]
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https:\/\/www.mckinsey.com\/industries\/electric-power-and-natural-gas\/our-insights\/hydrogen-ecosystem-models<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n
https:\/\/www.itm-power.com\/media-centre\/news<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n
https:\/\/www.irena.org\/Publications<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n