Rehlko Revolutionizes Sustainable Power with Hydrogen Fuel Cells in US Hospital
Key Ideas
- Rehlko collaborates with Toyota to install a 100 kW hydrogen-powered fuel cell system at a hospital in Goldendale, Washington, for emergency backup and peak shaving.
- The initiative supports Rehlko's sustainability strategy, aiming to reduce environmental impact and help customers lower their carbon footprint.
- The fuel cell system, designed for interoperability and low-maintenance operation, provides zero-emissions power and contributes to decarbonization efforts.
- KVH partners with Rehlko due to their long history of innovation in power systems and expertise in fuel cell technologies, ensuring sustainable power for their critical operations.
Rehlko, formerly known as Kohler Energy, in collaboration with Toyota Motor North America, has introduced a sustainable power solution using hydrogen fuel cells at a hospital in Goldendale, Washington, U.S. The 100 kW fuel cell system, provided by Rehlko, will serve Klickitat Valley Health (KVH) for emergency backup, peak shaving, and demand response. This effort aligns with Rehlko's sustainability strategy of reducing environmental impact and helping customers minimize their carbon footprint. Fuel cells, which combine hydrogen with oxygen to generate electricity and heat with water vapor as the only byproduct, play a crucial role in reducing carbon dioxide emissions. Rehlko's comprehensive approach includes providing a fully optimized solution with one-source responsibility for manufacturing, integration, and installation of the fuel cell system. The system is designed for interoperability, offering low-maintenance operation and reduced through-life costs. KVH chose to partner with Rehlko for their expertise in fuel cell technologies and commitment to sustainable power solutions. The fuel cell system not only meets the hospital's power requirements but also supports the decarbonization efforts by providing zero-emissions power. Rehlko's focus on sustainability and innovation in the power sector has led to the successful implementation of this hydrogen fuel cell system, marking a significant step towards a greener future.