Toyota and Rehlko have agreed to work together to introduce hydrogen fuel cell generators to the commercial power market. At the Advanced Clean Transportation Expo, the news was made. Toyota will provide Rehlko hydrogen-powered fuel cell modules for its stationary power generators.
The deal brings together Rehlko’s expertise with energy solutions and Toyota’s hydrogen fuel cell technology.
“Toyota is excited to work with Rehlko on helping to build strong energy solutions using our proven, scalable fuel cell technology,” said Thibaut de Barros Conti, general manager, Toyota Hydrogen Solutions. “Integrating Rehlko’s systems with Toyota’s fuel cell technology has the potential to yield cleaner, reliable and more sustainable energy. It can scale based on the needs of customers and society and enable smart, energy-independent mobility for all.”
Commercial Use of Hydrogen Fuel Cell Generators
People are still interested in hydrogen fuel cell generators for stationary electricity. Rehlko will combine Toyota’s fuel cell devices with generators that meet normal norms.
These generators will provide electricity to important places like warehouses and data centres. They only let out water and air, which helps protect operations from bad weather and power outages.
“The 1-MW fuel cell generator represents a significant step forward in energy resilience for mission-critical customers. It delivers the same reliability but helps customers meet their resilience goals by cutting local emissions to zero,” said Charles Hunsucker, president, Power Systems at Rehlko. “This technology is ready for orders today.”
Proven Projects Build the Base
Rehlko and Toyota worked together for the first time on a 100-kW hydrogen fuel cell generator at Klickitat Valley Health in Washington. After verifying the idea, the businesses developed a 1-MW system for business use. Rehlko was in charge of the development, and Toyota gave them the basic fuel cell technology.
For more than 30 years, Toyota has been working on hydrogen fuel cell technology. The firm began with the Toyota Mirai and is now making the technology bigger so it can be used in more places. Toyota evaluates its technologies in a variety of settings and conducts its business in Southern California and Kentucky.