The History of our Hydrogen Refuelling Trucks
Fuel Cell Systems has developed three generations of hydrogen refuelling trucks since 2016, each advancing the capabilities and sustainability of mobile hydrogen solutions. The first-generation HyTruck addressed the scarcity of refuelling infrastructure but was limited to stationary hydrogen delivery, supporting projects like the UK's first hydrogen train and the Metropolitan Police’s hydrogen scooter trials. The second-generation HyTruck overcame these limitations by enabling hydrogen transport on public roads, supporting ambitious initiatives like the HyFlyer zero-emission aviation project. The latest third-generation HyTruck, developed in 2024, integrates hydrogen refuelling within a battery-electric vehicle, achieving zero-emission operations and continuing Fuel Cell Systems’ commitment to decarbonising transport.
Dulas and FCSL – powering remote data collection
Dulas, a leader in renewable energy solutions, required robust off-grid power supplies for their core business of wind measurement data collection. This data collection is essential for assessing potential wind farm sites, requiring continuous power in remote and often harsh environments. Dulas turned to FCSL to meet this critical need, utilising a combination of solar power and direct methanol fuel cells to create a sustainable solution.
Fuel Cell Systems’ Hydrogen Refuelling Station at Toyota GB manufacturing plant: A Model of Practicality and Efficiency
Toyota GB manufacturing plant at Burnaston joined forces with Fuel Cell Systems to introduce a storage, production and refuelling station, making a significant step on the road to net zero. This case study highlights FCSL's role in designing, integrating, and installing the sophisticated, yet pragmatic complete hydrogen solution.
Green Zero-Emission Public Transport Initiative in South Wales
This initiative highlights the promising demonstration of green, zero-emission public transport in South Wales. By utilising locally-produced electrolytic green hydrogen, this initiative promotes cleaner and more sustainable transport options. With the support of key partners, this project showcases the commitment of stakeholders to decarbonise the transport sector and transition to sustainable energy solutions.
Vehicle testing in Northern Sweden
The BMW Group chose Fuel Cell Systems Ltd (FCSL) to provide hydrogen fuel for the winter testing phase of its new hydrogen fuel cell powered vehicle, the BMW iX5 Hydrogen.
Portable, off-grid power for flood warning equipment on the Thames
The Environment Agency (EA) has various responsibilities throughout the country, including the task of monitoring water levels in rivers across the UK and issuing flood warnings promptly. The EA explored the potential of utilising solar panels to generate power for the equipment, but also had experience of using fuel cells successfully for other similar installations.
Successful Hydrogen hub trial at Milford Haven
FCSL won the bid to supply a small and redeployable complete hydrogen filling station on the quayside in Milford Haven.
Fuel cell provides power to water tank monitoring equipment
Wessex Water equipment used to monitor water tanks is powered by fuel cell
Women in Innovation countdown to COP26
Beth Dawson was a previous finalist in the Women in Innovation initiative. Here she describes how the original idea has developed into a whole new product range
Field Station | Naturae Observatio
Case study from our customer, The IK Foundation, detailing the field station in Svalbard, for which we designed the energy solution
CO2 monitoring equipment for forest research powered by EFOY fuel cell
Forest Research is Great Britain’s principal organisation for forestry and tree related research and is internationally renowned for the provision of evidence and scientific …
Off-grid Power Solutions: Antarctic Communications
Fuel Cell Systems Ltd delivered assembled fuel cell units to power essential communications equipment on the Antarctic island of South Georgia…
Fuel Cell installation for the hybrid hydrogen mini-grid at the EETC, Rotherham
When energy consultants TNEI were asked to create the UK’s first fully-hybridised, stand-alone and completely ‘green’ hydrogen mini-grid…
Fuel Cell Delivers 8 week autonomy for Wireless CCTV Ltd
Fuel Cell Systems works with wireless CCTV LTD to deliver a totally autonomous CCTV tower, offering uninterrupted power for up to 8 weeks
Wildlife-For-All: Wildlife Filming
Fuel Cell Systems has supplied several direct methanol fuel cells to a wildlife filming company to power its camera equipment.
Remote off-grid power for CCTV surveillance cameras provides road network security
Around 4,300 miles of motorways and trunk roads make up the strategic road network in England. It’s important that key parts of this network are constantly monitored…
BBC Winterwatch
Fuel cell technology used to help capture rare wildlife footage in Scotland for the BBC’s Winterwatch series
Off-grid power solutions: The SWISH2 Education Centre
Fuel Cell Systems design and deliver the UK’s first fully integrated portable building powered by fuel cell and solar generated hydrogen.
Arctic Expedition uses fuel cell to power research equipment
Polar scientists from the British Antarctic Survey (BAS) carry out research that uses the Polar Regions to advance our understanding of Earth and our impact on it…