Hydrogen Revolution: Construction Site in Canvey Island Embraces Green Energy
Key Ideas
- A construction site in Canvey Island, UK, successfully used a hydrogen fuel cell generator to power its operations, saving 4256kg of CO2 equivalent.
- The project, led by Sunbelt Rentals UK and supported by Hydrologiq and the EODev GEH2 generator, consumed 202.5kg of green hydrogen and generated 3,310kWh of energy with 49% efficiency.
- Hydrologiq's CEO emphasized the importance of collaboration for the seamless integration of hydrogen, highlighting its potential in replacing diesel in construction sites.
- Hydrologiq had previously powered a hydrogen film shoot for Toyota, showcasing the capabilities of its 110kVa fuel cell generators, which were used to produce a light show powered by green hydrogen generated from wind and solar energy.
A construction site in Canvey Island, UK, has made strides in embracing green energy by utilizing a hydrogen fuel cell generator to power its operations for the past four weeks. In collaboration with principal contractor Balfour Beatty and the Environmental Agency, Sunbelt Rentals UK selected Hydrologiq and the EODev GEH2 generator for the project. The trial period saw the construction site consuming 202.5kg of green hydrogen, producing 3,310kWh of energy at an average efficiency of 49%, and saving 4256kg of CO2 equivalent, effectively eliminating scope 1 emissions associated with the site's power needs. Sunbelt Rentals praised the hydrogen fuel for successfully supporting an off-grid temporary power application and significantly reducing carbon emissions.
Aran Bates, CEO of Hydrologiq, emphasized the importance of collaboration across the supply chain for the seamless integration of hydrogen. He highlighted hydrogen's role in displacing diesel from construction sites and stressed the need for all aspects, including physical, digital, process, and regulatory components, to align in order to unlock the full potential of this green fuel source. Furthermore, Hydrologiq had previously been involved in a groundbreaking project, providing its 110kVa fuel cell generators for what was termed the 'world's first' hydrogen-powered film shoot for Toyota. The generators were utilized to power a light show involving 14 projectors, all fueled by green hydrogen produced through wind and solar energy and delivered to the site in a tube trailer. This innovative project not only showcased the practical application of hydrogen in powering events but also highlighted its environmental benefits in reducing carbon emissions.