Hydrogen-powered construction equipment
- Emission-free
- Silent
- Long range
- Quick refueling
zepp.solutions is specialised in the development, production and integration of heavy-duty hydrogen fuel cell systems suitable for various applications, including construction equipment. Our systems enable the emission-free propulsion and operation of any type of equipment or other high power demand application without any drawbacks on uptime, cost or lifetime.
The high power demands and utilization rates of construction equipment complicate electrification based on battery energy storage systems. Hydrogen fuel cell systems, like those offered by zepp.solutions, can meet the energy and power demands of these applications without any change in operation or workflow.
The benefits of hydrogen fuel cell power for construction equipment are numerous. It’s silent, vibration-free and clean, which is especially important for projects in urban or environmentally sensitive areas. Zero-emission machinery allows contractors to bid on projects that may have previously been out of reach with traditional equipment.
Our fuel cell systems and hydrogen storage solutions are well-equipped to be used in hydrogen-powered construction equipment. Our Y50 fuel cell systems were used to convert two Liebherr 916 Litronic wheeled excavators from diesel to hydrogen-electric by Terberg Techniek. These excavators have undergone six months of operational testing and have been proven to be reliable and efficient.
If you are interested in our zero-emission power systems for construction equipment or components, or if you would like to know more about the possibilities hydrogen offers for your application, please get in touch.
Hydrogen fuel cell technology has several major advantages over alternatives like battery energy systems or conventional combustion engines, especially in the construction equipment industry. These key benefits are best shown in heavy-duty applications with the following characteristics:
- Long continuous operations, such as excavating or heavy lifting
- High utilization rates, as construction equipment is often used for long periods of time
- Fleet operations, as multiple pieces of equipment may be used on a single project
- Low emission requirements, as regulations on local emissions, such as CO2, noise, particulate matter, and especially NOx are becoming increasingly restrictive
- Electrically powered operations in harsh environmental conditions, such as extreme temperatures or dust.
At zepp.solutions, we understand the specific needs of the construction equipment industry and have developed heavy-duty fuel cell systems that are designed around PEM-stacks and can be considered plug-and-play modules. Our systems are all-in-one packages, with integrated control systems, energy management systems, thermal control and a DCDC converter that can deliver directly to a battery of choice. This allows for easy integration with existing equipment and minimal disruption to workflow.
We develop hydrogen fuel cell modules based on our fuel cell technology platform. Our fuel cell systems are designed to meet the specific needs of heavy-duty equipment.
Reliable. Our heavy-duty fuel cell modules are based on proven fuel cell technology, ensuring flawless operations for the entire equipment lifetime, even in the most demanding construction projects.
Compact. Our fuel cell systems are highly integrated, containing all necessary components, subsystems and control software in a single package. Custom form factors are possible to accommodate the unique needs of your heavy-duty equipment.
High Performance. Designed, built and tested for heavy-duty applications. A hybrid setup with a battery allows for both high peak demands and long continuous operations.
Flexible. The platform can be adapted to your needs, with custom form factors, tank setups and battery pairings. All designed for easy adoption into your heavy-duty application.
Zero-Emission. Hydrogen and air in, water and electricity out. Our systems produce no emissions other than water, enabling you to bid on projects in urban or environmentally sensitive areas that are out of reach with traditional equipment.
Safe. Fully integrated hydrogen safety system in line with current safety regulations. Multiple integrated hydrogen sensors provide an extra layer of safety.
We have integrated our hydrogen fuel cell systems in both land-based and maritime applications in various projects, all based on our in-house developed engineering platform.
