Inauguration of State-of-the-Art Hydrogen Refuelling Station in Düsseldorf
Key Ideas
- The new hydrogen refuelling station in Düsseldorf, with its high daily capacity and advanced technology, is set to revolutionize hydrogen mobility in Europe.
- The focus of the facility is on refuelling commercial vehicles with fuel cell drives like trucks, buses, and light commercial vehicles, although hydrogen cars can also utilize it.
- The station will significantly benefit the Rheinbahn's fleet of 20 hydrogen buses, making refuelling more convenient and efficient, ultimately contributing to emission-free mobility in the region.
- The hydrogen for the station is currently sourced externally but will be produced on-site next year using an electrolyser powered by renewable energy from Stadtwerke Düsseldorf's waste incineration plant.
The new hydrogen refuelling station on Höherweg in Düsseldorf, Germany, was inaugurated to set 'new standards in the field of hydrogen mobility.' This facility, developed in collaboration with Stadtwerke Düsseldorf and Rheinbahn, boasts a daily capacity of up to five tonnes of hydrogen and can refuel up to three vehicles simultaneously. The primary focus is on commercial vehicles with fuel cell drives, particularly buses, trucks, and light commercial vehicles. The station will also cater to hydrogen cars. The Rheinbahn, Düsseldorf's public transport operator, will be a major user, improving the refuelling process for its 20 hydrogen buses. Future hydrogen production on-site will be powered by renewable energy from an electrolyser connected to Stadtwerke Düsseldorf's waste incineration plant. The facility's commissioning marks a significant step towards emission-free mobility in the region. The new generation of filling stations is seen as a milestone for hydrogen mobility in Europe, offering faster and more flexible refuelling for various vehicle types. The project received federal funding as part of the National Innovation Programme Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technology Phase 2, totaling over 4 million euros to support the refuelling station and the electrolyser.