Ecolectro, a Cornell-licensed startup advancing clean energy innovation, has announced a strategic partnership with Re:Build Manufacturing to scale production of its breakthrough anion exchange membrane (AEM) electrolyzers. The collaboration will enable rapid assembly of Ecolectro’s systems in New York and Pennsylvania, supporting deployment across the U.S. and significantly reducing the cost of producing renewable hydrogen, an essential fuel for decarbonizing heavy industry, transportation, and chemical sectors.
Based on a decade of Cornell research, Ecolectro’s technology eliminates the need for costly precious metals and PFAS “forever chemicals,” lowering hydrogen production costs and environmental impact. The company’s on-site production model has already proven successful in pilot projects, achieving hydrogen costs well below the U.S. Department of Energy’s 2030 target. With support from NYSERDA and deep ties to Cornell’s innovation ecosystem, Ecolectro is helping lead the transition to a more sustainable hydrogen economy while driving clean tech manufacturing and job creation in the Appalachian region.
“Renewable hydrogen is essential for decarbonizing industries, but high production and distribution costs have been a significant barrier to adoption,” said Dr. Gabriel G. Rodríguez-Calero, CEO and co-founder of Ecolectro. “This partnership with Re:Build accelerates manufacturing, helping us deploy our electrolyzers at sites across the U.S. to make renewable hydrogen a scalable, cost-effective solution for industrial use, fueling stations, and energy storage. The partnership will allow us to deliver electrolyzers today, while maintaining a customer-driven and disciplined approach to manufacturing.”
