FCSL wins Green Project Award

Mar 14

FCSL is proud to have won an award at the first Hydrogen UK Awards and Conference. We won the Green Project Award for our work delivering a green hydrogen refuelling solution at Goodwood Festival of Speed in 2023. The award was presented as part of a dinner held at the National Motorcycle Museum in Birmingham, followed by a conference and exhibition the next day.

Fuel Cell Systems’ (FCSL) Mobile Hydrogen Refueller – HyTruck, was at last year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed, providing a refuelling service for a new generation of exciting hydrogen fuel cell vehicles. This included the debut of the new BMW iX5 Hydrogen, which features BMW’s latest hydrogen fuel cell tech, alongside the ground-breaking BMW H2R Record car, which set 9 FIA-certified land-speed records for hydrogen in 2004.

Toyota’s GR Yaris H2 demonstrated the carbon neutral hydrogen combustion engine technology Toyota is developing which aims to maintain the speed, sound and feel of high-performance motorsports for drivers and spectators alike. Additionally, the Toyota Mirai Sport Concept had its European debut.

The presence of HyTruck at the Festival of Speed underlined FCSL’s commitment to advancing sustainable solutions in the automotive industry and provided refuelling for hydrogen cars throughout the event.

The hydrogen for the event was produced and supplied by Protium, a leading UK green hydrogen solutions company, who are trailblazing green hydrogen projects across the country, including its Pioneer One project, a green hydrogen production facility based at the University of Wales, as well as a trial of green hydrogen buses in South Wales.

Tom Chicken, CTO of FCSL commented “Being part of the Goodwood FoS offered us an incredible platform to showcase our hydrogen refuelling capabilities. The event attracts a diverse and influential audience including industry professionals, enthusiasts and media representatives. The presence of our HyTruck highlights our commitment to innovation and environmental stewardship. Engaging with attendees and providing information about hydrogen refuelling will show attendees that hydrogen is a practical fuelling solution that is available now.”

“Over the last few years, our mobile refuelling products have helped drive forward hydrogen transport projects across the UK and mainland Europe. With the addition of green hydrogen, manufactured by Protium and using electrolyser systems integrated by FCSL, we have combined to provide a truly green solution.”