Hydrogen refuelling station to open next to M1 motorway

ITM POWER is launching its first public access hydrogen refuelling station next to the M1 motorway at Rotherham’s Advanced Manufacturing Park.
The site is the first of its kind in the UK as a public access refuelling station, has a 225kW wind turbine coupled directly to an electrolyser, 220kg of hydrogen storage, a hydrogen dispensing unit and a 30kW fuel cell system capable of providing backup power generation for nearby buildings.
Dr Graham Cooley, ITM Power’s chief executive, said: “This station will provide important reference for demystifying the ability to utilise renewable energy supply for its efficient conversion to clean fuel for clean transport emissions, that is enabled by ITM’s rapid response PEM electrolyser platform and the super impressive performance of fuel cell electric cars.”  
The facility has been upgraded as a showcase for Sheffield-based ITM Power’s hydrogen generation equipment and is used to provide retail hydrogen fuel services. The M1 motorway was highlighted as a key route for the early deployment of hydrogen refuelling in the UK.
The station has been funded by InnovateUK and supported by Hyundai, Toyota, and Honda, and today’s launch will see the three car manufacturers displaying their fuel cell electric vehicles.

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