AFC Energy, a U.K.-based company, has unveiled its second-generation H-Power S+ 200kW hydrogen power generator, featuring significant improvements. The new model is 34% smaller, 28% lighter, and 65% more affordable than its predecessor. This innovation is supported by a government Red Diesel Replacement grant, designed to replace fossil-fuel-powered industrial machinery with eco-friendly alternatives. AFC Energy has received up to £4.8 million to deploy hydrogen generators with battery storage at off-grid quarry sites in Surrey.
Hydrogen, a promising net-zero fuel source, offers significant environmental benefits when produced using renewable energy. While burning hydrogen creates no pollution, its production can still be energy-intensive. Therefore, sourcing hydrogen from renewable energy is crucial to ensure its sustainability.
Hydrogen technology is also gaining traction in the aviation industry, where large-scale batteries are impractical due to high energy demands in remote locations. This suggests a future where both hydrogen and pure electric power will coexist.
AFC Energy is applying its hydrogen solutions in the concrete industry, which is under pressure to reduce its environmental impact. Despite occasional developments of concrete alternatives, the widespread use of concrete in construction presents a challenge for newcomers. AFC Energy aims to help the industry transition to more sustainable practices.
AFC Energy CEO Adam Bond commented, “Having successfully deployed multiple H-Power Tower Generators in the last 18 months, it’s clear that industry is ready to move away from polluting diesel generators at construction and temporary power sites.”
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