The hydrogen filling station, which is scheduled to go into operation at the end of 2026, is part of an innovation project for renewable energy sources in the region’s public transport network.
The two Quest One electrolysers will be utilised to produce, store and fuel vehicles with green hydrogen directly on site. Each ME450 has an electrolysis capacity of one megawatt and can produce 450 kilograms of grade 5.0 high-purity hydrogen from green electricity every day, which can be used directly in hydrogen buses or other fuel cell vehicles.
RVK already operates the largest hydrogen bus fleet in Europe with over 100 hydrogen buses and is continuously expanding it to achieve its goal of “zero emissions” by 2030. Following its existing hydrogen filling stations in Meckenheim and Wermelskirchen, the public transport provider now aims to build the first station including electrolysers for the on-site production of green hydrogen. For this purpose, Ingenion is relying on Quest One's highly efficient electrolysers. Once completed, the filling station will also be accessible to the public.
“The decarbonisation of public transport is an important step for climate protection in municipalities” said Michael Meister, CEO of Quest One. “We are proud to contribute to this goal with the production of green hydrogen through our innovative electrolysers, and to further advance green mobility by supporting climate-neutral public transport in the region with Ingenion.”
The Hamburg-based project developer Ingenion was awarded the contract for the supply, construction and commissioning of the hydrogen filling station, including electrolysers and storage, in December 2024. With an increasing focus on projects in the areas of sustainability and decarbonisation, Ingenion has extensive project expertise in the areas of hydrogen, PV and electromobility.
“With the construction and design of the planned hydrogen station, we can actively contribute to climate-friendly energy supply and strengthen the infrastructure in the region” added Heiko Iffland, Managing Director of Ingenion GmbH. “Quest One is an experienced hydrogen expert with reliable service and expertise in on-site implementation. The DNA of our companies is a great fit, and we look forward to our teams working closely together on this flagship project.”
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