HFuel

ITM Power's Transportable Hydrogen Refuelling Station (HFuel) is a self-contained module suitable for refuelling hydrogen-powered road vehicles and forklift trucks.

It is well suited to small fleet and early 'hydrogen highway' applications of both fuel cell and hydrogen engine vehicles (FCV and HICEV).

It is based around a modular platform (standard freight containers) and can be expanded at any point after the initial installation enabling a staged roll-out of hydrogen fuel.

HFuel generates hydrogen by electrolysis, compresses it, stores it and dispenses the gas on demand at high pressure (nominally 350 bar/35MPa).

It requires an on-site water and electricity supply but is otherwise an autonomous solution for refuelling hydrogen-powered vehicles.

Zero-Carbon Fuel

Because HFuel is based on an electrolyser it is uniquely able to produce zero-carbon hydrogen if linked to a renewable power source or a supply of 'green' electricity. The fuel delivered to the vehicle is then carbon-free and no atmospheric carbon emissions result from its use.

HFuel provides a pathway for eradicating emissions associated with light duty commercial vehicles and materials handling in warehouses and factories.

Unlike battery recharging stations HFuel enables the user to quickly recharge a vehicle to 100% capacity. This enables hydrogen to be used to decarbonise return-to-depot and shift work vehicles that have a higher daily mileage requirement.