Van den Heuvel Group Demonstrates Clean Hydrogen Power in Construction
Van den Heuvel Group, a leading power supply specialist, has successfully demonstrated a cleaner alternative to diesel generators in construction sites. The company, with a strong portfolio in green hydrogen solutions, showcased its HyFlex™ hydrogen-powered generator in the Netherlands.
The demonstration, a result of collaboration between Van den Heuvel Group, Air Products, Hitachi Construction Machinery, and Dura Vermeer, highlighted the potential of green hydrogen in decarbonizing the construction sector. The 500 kVA HyFlex™ generator, based on zero-emission fuel cell technology, reduced diesel fuel consumption by up to 800 tons per year and saved approximately 2,900 tons of CO emissions.
The generator produces electricity, usable heat, and water without combustion, operating nearly noise-free and emitting no harmful pollutants. This aligns with the growing policy momentum for cleaner alternatives, such as the EU's revised Energy Performance of Buildings Directive and the Netherlands' roadmap for zero-emission construction equipment. Van den Heuvel Group's comprehensive portfolio of solutions for the entire green hydrogen value chain positions it as a partner of choice for gigawatt-scale projects in the hydrogen ecosystem.
The successful demonstration reinforces the importance of strong, cross-sector collaboration in achieving zero-emission construction sites. Van den Heuvel Group's investment of $270 million CAD ($195 million USD) in expanding large power transformer manufacturing capacity in Varennes, Quebec, further solidifies its commitment to driving industrial decarbonization through green hydrogen.
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