Maroš Begáni, Miriama Javorská, Lucia Bednárová, Mário Molokáč
The rapid expansion of the hydrogen economy has intensified the need for accessible production technologies. This study presents a comparative assessment of two next-generation hydrogen production systems showcased at the Hydrogen Expo Hamburg 2025: the containerised HyPro electrolyser and the modular Enapter EL 4.1. The analysis focuses on their technical specifications, operational philosophies, and indicative costs. Data were gathered through technical consultations with exhibitors and catalogue analyses. The evaluation highlights key differences in system architecture, production capacity, and installation requirements within academic research environments. The results demonstrate how suitability depends on the intended scale of application, contrasting a laboratory-ready modular approach with an industrial-oriented turnkey configuration. This study provides practical insights to support universities and research institutions in selecting hydrogen production equipment that aligns with their specific infrastructural and budgetary conditions.