The West Invented the Electrolyzer. China Is Building the Industry.
China is rapidly expanding its leadership in hydrogen technology, accounting for nearly 70% of global electrolyzer manufacturing capacity. In a recent Heatmap article, reporter Katie Brigham examines China’s efforts to dominate the emerging green hydrogen market through lower manufacturing costs, aggressive government investment, and ambitious plans for domestic hydrogen production and distribution.
Rinaldo S. Brutoco, Founder and President of the World Business Academy, is quoted throughout the article, discussing China’s strategic approach to developing hydrogen infrastructure, including nationwide pipelines and regional production hubs. Brutoco also highlights the competitive advantages of Chinese electrolyzer technology and the potential challenges facing Western manufacturers.
The article explores whether China could achieve the same global dominance in hydrogen technology that it has established in solar panels and batteries, while examining the economic and political factors that could shape the industry’s future.