Düsseldorf Unveils Largest Hydrogen Refuelling Station in Europe
Key Ideas
  • Düsseldorf inaugurates the largest hydrogen refuelling station in Europe, capable of refuelling up to five tonnes of hydrogen daily for various vehicles simultaneously.
  • The facility is part of Rheinbahn's hydrogen refuelling strategy, with 20 hydrogen buses already in operation to reduce CO₂ emissions and promote zero-emission public transport.
  • The city aims to achieve climate neutrality by 2035 and will be supplied with renewable hydrogen to support the transition towards green mobility.
  • Government support, including funding from the National Innovation Programme for Hydrogen, highlights the commitment to advancing hydrogen infrastructure and sustainable mobility in the region.
In a significant development for sustainable mobility, Düsseldorf has officially opened the largest hydrogen vehicle refuelling station in Europe in collaboration with H2 MOBILITY, Rheinbahn, and Stadtwerke Düsselforf. The station, with a daily capacity of up to five tonnes of hydrogen, allows for the refuelling of a variety of vehicles simultaneously, including buses, trucks, passenger cars, and light commercial vehicles. This initiative is crucial for Rheinbahn's hydrogen refuelling requirements, as the operator currently integrates 20 hydrogen buses into its fleet to address CO₂ emissions and enhance zero-emission public transport. The newly launched refuelling station signifies a key milestone in Düsseldorf's urban mobility and climate protection strategy, aligning with the city's goal to achieve climate neutrality by 2035. The station will be fueled with renewable hydrogen sourced from certified providers powered solely by renewable electricity. This move supports the shift towards green mobility and complements the upcoming Stadtwerke Düsseldorf electrolyser's operation in 2026, set to produce locally generated hydrogen from waste energy. Government support, exemplified by Minister Mona Neubaur's statements, emphasizes the advantages of hydrogen-powered vehicles in reducing emissions and promoting efficiency in public transport and heavy-duty freight services. Funding from the National Innovation Programme for Hydrogen underscores the commitment to developing hydrogen infrastructure, with significant financial backing allocated to the new refuelling facility in Düsseldorf-Höherweg and the electrolyser project. Through such initiatives, Düsseldorf is making tangible progress towards climate-neutral mobility and advancing the adoption of hydrogen as a key component in sustainable transportation solutions.
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