Rehlko Signs Exclusive Agreement with Toyota to Supply Fuel Cell Modules
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Rehlko and Toyota Motor North America have announced a groundbreaking supplier agreement at the Advanced Clean Transportation Expo. Toyota will provide hydrogen-powered fuel cell modules to Rehlko for stationary power generator products.
The collaboration has already yielded success with a 100kW hydrogen fuel cell system at Klickitat Valley Health hospital. Building on this, they've developed a commercial 1MW system for larger-scale applications. The technology can power facilities like data centers and warehouses while producing only water and air as emissions.
Toyota brings over 30 years of hydrogen fuel cell expertise, including experience from the Toyota Mirai development. The company's fuel cell technology has been tested in extreme conditions from -20° Fahrenheit to 150° in Death Valley. Toyota maintains its NA H2HQ in Southern California and fuel cell kit assembly in Georgetown, Kentucky.
Positive
- Exclusive supplier agreement with Toyota for hydrogen fuel cell modules, expanding into stationary power generation market
- Successfully completed pilot project with 100kW system at Klickitat Valley Health hospital
- Commercialized larger 1MW system ready for orders, targeting data centers and mission-critical infrastructure
- Partnership leverages Toyota's 30+ years of fuel cell technology expertise and established manufacturing capabilities
- Access to Toyota's proven technology that has been extensively tested in extreme conditions
Negative
- Heavy dependence on single supplier (Toyota) for critical technology components
- Entering competitive energy market with established players
- No mention of current order pipeline or revenue projections from the new product line
- Significant investment likely required for commercialization and market penetration
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The agreement pairs Rehlko's longstanding track record of delivering innovative energy solutions that improve life and provide independence, agility and security to mission-critical infrastructure, facilities and residences with Toyota's proven fuel cell technology.
"Toyota is excited to work with Rehlko on helping to build strong energy solutions using our proven, scalable fuel cell technology," said 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."
Interest in alternative fuels, like hydrogen, has surged significantly for stationary applications, including both backup and primary uses. For operators especially focused on solutions that provide zero emissions at the point of use, Rehlko plans to integrate Toyota's fuel cell technology, which can be designed and manufactured to the same operational standards as conventional generators.
The fuel cell-based generation systems can be used to power facilities, such as data centers, warehouses and off-grid networks, as well as to help protect against weather conditions and grid overload – all while producing local emissions that consist of water and air.
"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," says Charles Hunsucker, President, Power Systems at Rehlko. "This cutting-edge technology is ready for orders today."
Rehlko and Toyota's first collaboration was to develop and install a 100kW hydrogen fuel cell power generation system to reinforce and back up the electrical infrastructure and secondary power generation at Klickitat Valley Health, a hospital in rural
Toyota's research and development with hydrogen fuel cell technology spans more than 30 years, from creating the Toyota Mirai, one of the world's first mass-market passenger fuel cell electric vehicles, to scaling fuel cell technology for other applications. Toyota has put the technology through its paces from development and testing in conditions colder than -20° Fahrenheit to nearly 150° in
About Rehlko
Rehlko, through its Power Systems business unit, delivers worldwide energy solutions, designed to ensure resilience for mission-critical applications of all sizes. Building on more than a century of expertise and dedication, the company offers complete power systems, including industrial backup generators (HVO, diesel, gaseous), enclosures, hydrogen fuel cells systems, automatic transfer switches, switchgear, monitoring controls, genuine parts and end-to-end services. As a global company with service partners in every country, Rehlko provides reliable, cutting-edge technology to keep industries and businesses running when the grid fails. Rehlko goes beyond basic recovery to create stronger, more resilient communities, driving a durable energy future. www.powersystems.rehlko.com
About Toyota
Toyota (NYSE:TM), creator of the Prius hybrid and the Mirai fuel cell vehicle, is committed to building vehicles for the way people live through our Toyota and Lexus brands and directly employs nearly 64,000 people in
For almost 70 years, Toyota has assembled nearly 47 million cars and trucks in
Through our more than 1,800 North American dealerships (nearly 1,500 in the
About Toyota Hydrogen Headquarters (H2HQ)
Toyota Hydrogen Headquarters (H2HQ) is the lead office in
For more information: Toyota Hydrogen Solutions | Toyota.com.
Media Contacts:
Suzanne Cutway
suzanne.cutway@rehlko.com
Jacob Brown
jacob.brown@toyota.com
Related Links:
https://pressroom.toyota.com/innovative-and-cutting-edge-the-toyota-mirai-streamlines-for-my2025/
https://pressroom.toyota.com/tri-gen-a-path-to-sustainability-at-toyota-logistics-services-long-beach/
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