Hessian State Prize for Energy 2022 won by Proton Motor Fuel Cell in the category “Mobility”
The hydrogen fuel cell producer “Proton Motor Fuel Cell GmbH” received first placement at the end of November. As part of this year’s ceremony of the “Hessian State Prize for Innovative Energy Solutions 2022”, the HyRange® system was awarded as the winner. The LEA LandesEnergyAgency, which assumes central tasks for the Hessian state government in the implementation of the energy transition and climate protection, is responsible for the sustainable signal effect of the award. The hydrogen-based fuel cell HyRange® Extender for battery-electric commercial vehicles and buses is an effective drive component for automotive applications. Currently, Proton Motor’s zero-emission development is being integrated into refuse collection vehicles of the Dutch-Belgian company “E-Trucks Europe” as well as into trucks of “Electra Commercial Vehicles” from the UK.
Mobility hydrogen applications are the future
In Germany and Europe, the Bavarian high-tech specialist, which will celebrate its 25th birthday in 2023, is one of the most established key players in hydrogen fuel cells for the energy sector. Following the recent official announcement of expansion plans to expand production capacity, Bavaria’s Minister of Economic Affairs Hubert Aiwanger stated on the news of the expansion: “Hydrogen application in mobility is our future. With its expansion investment, Proton Motor confirms the increased demand for hydrogen engines and thus strengthens the outstanding importance of the Free State in the research and development of new and emission-free drive technologies.” The Bavarian Ministry of Economic Affairs and the settlement agency Invest in Bavaria actively support Proton Motor in the implementation of the expansion, which represents a sevenfold increase in production area compared to the headquarters in Puchheim, 12 kilometres away.
Business location for H2 technology leadership
With the density of institutional facilities for future-oriented co-operation and project planning around renewable energies, which also includes Bavaria Innovative and Centre for Hydrogen.Bayern, Bavaria is one of the most prominent business locations for H2 technology leadership. “With the new commitment to H2 Süd –Hydrogen Initiative Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg, we have taken another important step, to promote the market penetration of hydrogen and fuel cells, including technological applications, together with customers, suppliers, end-users, service recipients and politics. These developments are taking place now and must be adapted to the long-term hydrogen markets with H2 import and pipeline,” explains Proton Motor Director “Governmental Affairs & Communication” Manfred Limbrunner.
International delegations for decarbonisation
Especially the local medium-sized companies, which belong to the customer base of Proton Motor and are addressed, for example, by the networking of the Chamber of Industry and Commerce to Munich and Upper Bavaria, has the potential of rapid implementation and can pave the way for decarbonisation. To get an overview of the complex state of the hydrogen economy, Proton Motor participated in two international delegations in autumn. At the invitation of the Bavarian Ministry of Economic Affairs, trade relations with the Sultanate of Oman regarding the energy sector were explored. In addition, accompanied by Minister of Economic Affairs Aiwanger, the cross-border hydrogen market in Italy and Austria has been researched in the context of to what extent Bavaria`s hydrogen demand can currently be covered by existing infrastructure for gas transport.
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