Rehlko and Toyota Forge Alliance for Stationary Power with Hydrogen Fuel Cell Modules
- 30-Apr-2025 9:45 PM
- Journalist: Patrick Knight
In a landmark announcement at the Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo, Rehlko, a global leader in energy resilience solutions, and Toyota Motor North America (Toyota) revealed an exclusive supplier agreement poised to reshape the landscape of stationary power generation on April 29. Under this agreement, Toyota will provide its advanced hydrogen-powered fuel cell modules to Rehlko for integration into its innovative stationary power generator products.
This collaboration unites Rehlko's proven expertise in delivering reliable and independent energy solutions for critical infrastructure, facilities, and residences with Toyota's decades-long pioneering work in fuel cell technology.
"Toyota is excited to work with Rehlko on helping to build strong energy solutions using our proven, scalable fuel cell technology," stated Thibaut de Barros Conti, general manager, Toyota Hydrogen Solutions. "Integrating Rehlko's systems with Toyota's fuel cell technology has the potential to yield cleaner, reliable, and more sustainable energy that can scale based on the needs of customers and society and enable smart, energy-independent mobility for all."
The integration of Toyota's fuel cell technology allows Rehlko to develop stationary power generators that offer zero emissions at the point of use, a significant advantage for operators increasingly focused on environmental responsibility. These fuel cell-based systems are engineered to meet the same rigorous operational standards as conventional generators, ensuring reliability and performance.
Potential applications for these cutting-edge generators are vast, ranging from powering essential facilities like data centers and warehouses to supporting off-grid networks. Moreover, they offer a robust defense against power outages caused by adverse weather conditions or grid overload, all while emitting only water and air locally.
Charles Hunsucker, President, Power Systems at Rehlko, emphasized the significance of this development, stating, "The 1MW fuel cell generator represents a significant step forward in energy resilience for mission-critical customers. It delivers the same reliability, but helps customers meet their resilience goals by cutting local emissions to zero. This cutting-edge technology is ready for orders today."
The foundation for this exclusive agreement was laid by a successful initial collaboration between the two companies. Rehlko and Toyota previously partnered to develop and install a 100kW hydrogen fuel cell power generation system at Klickitat Valley Health, a rural hospital in Washington State. This system now reinforces the hospital's electrical infrastructure and backup power capabilities. Building on this success, Rehlko and Toyota have now commercialized a more powerful 1MW system to cater to demands for larger-scale power solutions. Rehlko is responsible for the overall system integration, while Toyota provides its state-of-the-art fuel cell technology.