Revolutionizing Racing with Green Hydrogen: Extreme E's Sustainable Milestone in Dumfries and Galloway
Key Ideas
  • Extreme E, in partnership with ENOWA and Kaizen Clean Energy, utilized green hydrogen to power the Dumfries and Galloway race site, showcasing sustainability in motorsport.
  • The 11 Megawatt-hours (MWh) of green hydrogen produced supported car charging, catering, and event control power, equivalent to powering 1,000 homes in the UK for a day or charging electric vehicles 350 times.
  • The use of green hydrogen in Extreme E's racing series highlights innovative solutions for combatting the climate crisis and demonstrates a clean energy alternative to diesel generators.
  • Extreme E plans to evolve into Extreme H in 2025, becoming the world's first hydrogen racing series, further advancing sustainable technologies in motorsport.
Extreme E and ENOWA, along with Kaizen Clean Energy, made waves in the motorsport industry at the Hydro X Prix in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland. Using 700kg of green hydrogen supplied by ENOWA, the race site was powered by 11 Megawatt-hours (MWh) of energy, supporting various activities such as car charging, catering, and event control power. Ali Russell, Managing Director of Extreme E, emphasized the series' commitment to sustainability and the impressive impact of the green hydrogen energy produced during the event. The collaboration between Extreme E, ENOWA, and Kaizen Clean Energy showcased the potential of green hydrogen in motorsport infrastructure, setting a new standard for sustainable practices. Robert Meaney from Kaizen Clean Energy praised the commitment of both Extreme E and ENOWA to renewable technology, highlighting the success of their partnership in advancing sustainable solutions. As Extreme E plans to transition into Extreme H in 2025, becoming the world's first hydrogen racing series, the focus on green hydrogen and fuel cell technology is set to revolutionize the future of motorsport, emphasizing the importance of clean energy alternatives and innovative approaches to combat the climate crisis.
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