Doosan opens new fuel cell plant in Korea

The affiliate of the machinery and construction equipment conglomerate, Doosan group has inaugurated on May 23, its Iksan plant which stands as the Korean largest fuel cell production facility.

The 10,744 square-meter fuel cell plant is located at the second General Industrial Complex, in Iksan-si, North Jeolla Province being 250km south of Seoul.

A fuel cell is an electromechanical device that converts hydrogen and oxygen into electricity and heat through a chemical reaction.

Doosan’s new facility is able to produce annually 144 units of 440-kilowatt fuel cells (63MW). Moreover, with an automated production system for stacks (the assembly of individual cells), the Iksan Factory has managed to enhance product quality along with production capacity.

Hyunsoo Dong, president of Doosan Corporation, said: “With the completion of the construction of the Iksan Factory, we are in a better position to contribute to the growth of the renewable energy business and create jobs in Korea. By partnering with more than 80 domestic suppliers, the company also expects to benefit from the cost reduction and enhanced product competitiveness. Based on our experience and technology built in Korea, we plan to further expand to Europe, the Middle East and other new markets.”

The construction of the Iksan plant has cost $36M.