First Bus Granted Approval for Hydrogen Refuelling Station in Aberdeen Depot
Key Ideas
- First Bus has been given approval to install a hydrogen refuelling station at its Aberdeen depot as part of its goal to have a fully zero-emission fleet by 2035.
- The addition of two battery storage containers will allow the company to store energy generated during the day for use at night, reducing grid demand and carbon emissions.
- While objections were raised regarding noise and safety concerns, council planners supported the proposals, emphasizing the benefits in reducing pollution and greenhouse gas emissions.
- Despite concerns about potential hydrogen explosion risks, agents assured council members that the technology is safe, leading to the unanimous approval of both proposals.
First Bus in Aberdeen has received approval to install a hydrogen refuelling station at its depot to support its aim of achieving a fully zero-emission fleet by 2035. In addition to the hydrogen station, the company was granted permission to add two battery storage containers to the depot, allowing for the storage of energy generated during the day to be used at night, reducing grid demand and carbon emissions. Despite objections raised by the Old Aberdeen Community Council about potential noise issues, council planners supported the proposals, emphasizing the positive impact on expanding the use of electric vehicles and reducing pollution. Concerns were also raised about the safety of the hydrogen refuelling station, with worries about potential risks of hydrogen explosions. However, agents assured the council that the technology is safe and the council ultimately approved both proposals unanimously. The additions of the hydrogen refuelling station and battery storage containers align with First Bus's commitment to transitioning towards sustainable and eco-friendly transport solutions.