Toshiba and Nimbus Power Systems Collaborate on Innovative Hydrogen Fuel Cell Stacks
Key Ideas
- Toshiba Energy Systems and Solutions Corporation partners with Nimbus Power Systems to develop hydrogen fuel cell stacks for buses, trucks, and stationary operations.
- Nimbus' 'four-fluid stack technology' combined with Toshiba's mass production expertise aims to offer stable and efficient fuel cell operation at high output.
- The collaboration aligns with Toshiba's commitment to early commercialization of competitive fuel cell stacks for various applications, including heavy-duty mobility.
- Toshiba's dedication to hydrogen technology is further demonstrated by its recent collaboration with Airbus on superconductivity research for hydrogen-powered aviation.
Toshiba Energy Systems and Solutions Corporation has announced a joint development agreement with Nimbus Power Systems to create new hydrogen fuel cell stacks. This partnership aims to leverage Nimbus' innovative 'four-fluid stack technology' along with Toshiba's expertise in fuel cell commercialization and mass production. The fuel cells being developed are intended for use in buses, trucks, and stationary applications. Nimbus' technology, which involves combining porous and metal separators to supply four fluids - hydrogen, air, pure water, and antifreeze - is designed to ensure stable and efficient operation at high output levels.
The President and Co-Founder of Nimbus, Michael Gorman, highlighted the company's focus on decarbonizing critical sectors and providing zero-emission solutions for customers in the heavy-duty mobility market. Similarly, Shigehiro Kawahara, Vice President of the Energy Aggregation Division at Toshiba, emphasized that the collaboration with Nimbus is aligned with Toshiba's mission to achieve early commercialization of competitive fuel cell stacks suitable for diverse uses. Additionally, Toshiba's commitment to advancing in the hydrogen sector was underscored by its recent collaboration with Airbus on superconductivity research for hydrogen-powered aviation. This collaboration signifies a significant step forward in the development and adoption of hydrogen fuel cell technology for sustainable transportation and stationary power applications.