Dutch Company XINTC Partners with University to Make Green Hydrogen Production Safer
Delft, Friday, 12 December 2025.
XINTC, a Dutch high-tech company, has teamed up with TU Delft to develop digital twin technology that will revolutionize green hydrogen safety and efficiency. This groundbreaking collaboration focuses on creating advanced real-time monitoring systems for electrolysis processes, reducing operational risks while optimizing performance. What makes this partnership particularly significant is XINTC’s unique approach: their modular electrolysis systems operate without rare metals, making them more durable and cost-effective than conventional alternatives. The technology can connect directly to renewable energy sources like solar and wind power, solving a major challenge in the industry. After 12 years of development, XINTC expects their first commercial sales agreements in early 2026.
Revolutionary Technology Behind the Partnership
Ahmadreza Rahbari, XINTC’s Director of Research and Development, leads this technical collaboration between the Dutch company and TU Delft [1]. The partnership centers on developing models and digital twins that make XINTC’s electrolysis systems both safer and more intelligent [1]. XINTC has spent over a decade perfecting their technology, with the company originally founded as The Dutch Hydroxide Organisation B.V. in 2012 before being renamed Xintc B.V. in 2020 [1]. The collaboration emerged naturally from Rahbari’s academic connections, having completed his PhD and postdoctoral research at TU Delft, which led to ongoing partnerships with Dutch institutions including TNO and HAN [1].
Breaking Industry Barriers with Metal-Free Innovation
What distinguishes XINTC’s technology from conventional electrolysis systems is its complete elimination of rare precious metals and critical components [2]. This design choice significantly extends the lifespan of the equipment while reducing maintenance requirements [2]. The electrolyser’s gas modules are constructed entirely from plastic materials, making the system more robust, cheaper to produce, and better suited for variable energy sources such as solar and wind power [2]. This plastic construction enables direct coupling to renewable energy sources, something that conventional electrolysers struggle to achieve [2]. Rahbari emphasizes this advantage, stating that XINTC has developed a system that can be directly and efficiently coupled to solar energy without the intervention of complex and expensive technology [1].
Modular Design for Market Accessibility
XINTC’s modular approach targets the industrial middle segment, positioning between household-scale and gigawatt-scale applications [1][3]. The system consists of four connectable modules that allow for easy variation in capacity, hydrogen purity, and output pressure [2]. This standardized approach shortens delivery times and makes the technology accessible for local production across a broad middle market [2]. The company’s strategic focus on this market segment reflects a deliberate choice to address climate change as a global problem requiring scalable, widely deployable solutions [2]. XINTC develops and markets these modular, scalable electrolysis systems specifically for green hydrogen production from renewable sources [1].
Commercial Launch and Industry Recognition
After 12 years of development, XINTC stands on the threshold of a new phase, with the first sales agreements expected in early 2026 [2]. The company has gained recognition within the Dutch energy ecosystem, becoming a member of the New Energy Coalition, which connects over 120 partners working toward a sustainable energy system [3]. XINTC’s technology and collaboration approach have also attracted attention from sustainability advocates, with Urgenda visiting the company in October 2025 during their energy storage tour [2]. The partnership with TU Delft represents part of a broader collaborative network that includes major industry players such as Shell, HyET Hydrogen, and various educational institutions [1].