In a significant move towards sustainable transport, Element 2 partners with HRS.
- Teeside International Airport to house the new hydrogen refuelling station.
- Station installation supported by Innovate UK grant enhances hydrogen infrastructure.
- Element 2 aims to meet the UK’s increasing demand for commercial fleet hydrogen refuelling.
- Partnership marks HRS’s crucial step in UK’s hydrogen fuel market expansion.
Element 2, a key player in hydrogen refuelling, has strategically appointed the French firm HRS to deploy a hydrogen refuelling station at Teeside International Airport. This collaboration is a pivotal component of Element 2’s expansive strategy to establish a comprehensive network of hydrogen refuelling stations throughout the UK and Ireland, responding to the expected rise in demand from commercial fleet operators.
The new HRS14 station, noted for its next-generation technology, boasts an impressive capacity of 14kg/hour. Its installation is backed by a grant from Innovate UK, ensuring the provision of green hydrogen for various trials involving commercial vans, passenger cars, and airside support vehicles. By situating this station at Teeside International Airport, Element 2 not only underscores its commitment to sustainable practices but also aims to facilitate long-term transport decarbonisation initiatives within the UK.
This initiative represents the third of HRS’s stations in the UK, exemplifying a growing trend towards integrating advanced hydrogen infrastructure in key strategic locations. The UK Government’s ambitious plan to establish 10GW of hydrogen production by 2030 complements this project, highlighting the critical role such collaborations play in national decarbonisation efforts.
Tim Harper, founder and CEO of Element 2, emphasises the importance of this partnership, stating, “Element 2 is building the first national scaled network of reliable, safe, high-quality hydrogen refuelling stations and distribution infrastructure across the UK.” His sentiments are echoed by Hassen Rachedi, HRS founder and CEO, who remarks, “This first order from a major UK player marks a crucial step in our European development.” Their combined efforts spotlight a robust commitment to advancing hydrogen as a viable fuel alternative in the transportation sector.
This collaboration between Element 2 and HRS sets a promising precedent for the future of hydrogen refuelling infrastructure in the UK.
