Charging electric construction machinery with zero-emission solutions at point of use provides a real step forward in decarbonising the activities of construction activities where mains supply is not possible.
Our H-Power Tower was used to charge their JCB on-site telehandler electric vehicle, and is an entirely emission free solution, reducing noise, carbon and air pollution.
The site identified for the fuel cell deployment was Plymouth City Council’s new crematorium, where Kier was appointed as the main contractor. It is part of Kier’s and Plymouth City Council’s goal to achieve their net zero targets. The fuel used to run the H-Power Tower was supplied as green hydrogen, that’s hydrogen produced using zero emissions renewable power.
We are delighted to be working with H-Power, (formerly AFC Energy) on this pilot project. The generator is an important step towards the reduction of our carbon footprint and demonstrates how this can work in construction. Innovations such as this are essential to help all of us to achieve our carbon reduction targets and we are keen to embrace new sustainability supporting technologies on our construction sites.Harrison Bartlett
Environmental Manager, Kier Construction