Rehlko and Toyota Partner to Install Fuel Cell Gen Set at Washington Hospital
Key Ideas
  • Rehlko and Toyota collaborate to develop a hydrogen fuel cell-based power generation system installed at Klickitat Valley Health in Washington state.
  • The 100 kW fuel cell will provide sustainable, zero-emissions power for emergency backup, peak shaving, and demand response while reducing environmental impact.
  • The system offers interoperability, low-maintenance operation, and cost-efficiency, catering to mission-critical power users like hospitals, data centers, and water treatment plants.
  • Rehlko's expertise in fuel cell technologies and end-to-end solutions impressed KVH, leading to a successful partnership for sustainable power generation.
Rehlko, in partnership with Toyota Motor North America, has implemented a cutting-edge power generation system utilizing hydrogen fuel cell technology at Klickitat Valley Health in Washington state. This 100 kW fuel cell, designed for emergency backup, peak shaving, and demand response, signifies a step towards sustainable energy practices while minimizing environmental impact. Rehlko's comprehensive approach encompassed sourcing, integration, and manufacturing of the system components, ensuring efficiency in electrical architecture, exhaust, cooling, and fuel inlet systems. The local energy service providers facilitated the installation and commissioning, further offering post-sales services. Ben Rapp, Business Development Manager at Rehlko, highlighted the fuel cell's capacity to deliver zero-emissions power sustainably, emphasizing its resilience, low-maintenance operation, and cost-effectiveness. Targeting mission-critical applications such as hospitals, data centers, and water treatment plants, the fuel cell system supports prime or backup power supply via microgrids and aids in electric vehicle charging. Klickitat Valley Health recognized Rehlko's expertise and commitment to sustainable power solutions, with Jonathan Lewis, the hospital's Director of Support Services, expressing confidence in Rehlko's ability to meet their power requirements efficiently.
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