Rehlko and Toyota Develop Hydrogen Fuel Cell Power Generation Solution for Washington Hospital
Key Ideas
- Rehlko, in partnership with Toyota, has installed a 100 kW hydrogen fuel cell system at Klickitat Valley Health in Washington state for emergency backup and sustainability purposes.
- The fuel cell system is designed to offer low-maintenance operation, reduced through-life costs, and interoperability for power generation at mission-critical sites like hospitals and data centers.
- The collaboration showcases Rehlko's expertise in fuel cell technologies and its ability to provide end-to-end solutions, meeting the sustainable power requirements of its customers.
- Local energy service providers oversaw the installation and commissioning of the fuel cell system, which also supports electric vehicle charging and can operate through microgrids.
Rehlko, in collaboration with partner Toyota Motor North America, has developed a new power generation system based on a hydrogen fuel cell. The initiative has led to the installation of a 100 kW solid polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell at Klickitat Valley Health in Washington state. This fuel cell will serve multiple purposes such as emergency backup, peak shaving, and demand response, contributing to the hospital's sustainability strategy. Rehlko provided the complete fuel cell solution, including system integration and manufacturing, to reduce the environmental impact of power generation. Ben Rapp, Business Development Manager at Rehlko, highlighted the fuel cell's ability to offer zero-emissions power, interoperability, and low-maintenance operation. The system is ideal for powering critical infrastructure like hospitals and data centers through microgrids and can even support electric vehicle charging. The partnership between Rehlko and KVH signifies a move towards sustainable power solutions, leveraging Rehlko's extensive experience and research in fuel cell technologies. Jonathan Lewis, Director of Support Services at the hospital, emphasized Rehlko's expertise in meeting their sustainable power needs, showcasing the benefits of working with a technology provider focused on end-to-end solutions.
Topics
Fuel Cells
Sustainability
Power Generation
Zero Emissions
Microgrids
Technology Provider
Emergency Backup
Resilient Power
End-to-end Solution
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