Toyota fuel cells to power Rehlko’s new 1MW energy system

Rehlko has entered into a supplier agreement with Toyota Motor North America to incorporate Toyota’s hydrogen-powered fuel cell modules into its stationary power generation systems. The announcement was made during the Advanced Clean Transportation Expo.

Under the agreement, Rehlko will use Toyota’s fuel cell technology in the development of power generator products for stationary applications. These applications include both backup and primary power for facilities such as data centers, warehouses, and off-grid networks. The generators are designed to offer zero emissions at the point of use, emitting only water and air.

Rehlko’s collaboration with Toyota began with the deployment of a 100-kilowatt hydrogen fuel cell system at Klickitat Valley Health, a hospital located in rural Washington State. The project aimed to support the facility’s electrical infrastructure and secondary power needs. Following that project, the companies have worked together to develop a commercialized 1-megawatt fuel cell power generation system. Rehlko is responsible for the overall system integration, while Toyota supplies the fuel cell modules.

Toyota has over three decades of experience in hydrogen fuel cell technology development. Its work includes the Toyota Mirai passenger vehicle and other fuel cell applications. Toyota tests and manufactures its fuel cell products in the United States, including at its NA H2HQ facility in Southern California and its assembly plant in Georgetown, Kentucky.

According to Rehlko, the new 1MW generator is available for order and is intended to serve customers with high energy resilience needs, such as those managing mission-critical infrastructure.