Commercial asset supplier Dawsongroup | energy solutions has taken delivery of the world’s first hydrogen-powered JCB generator.
The new G60RS H genset joins 155 JCB generators in the Dawsongroup fleet - this includes an investment of more than £4 million in Stage V models in the last 12 months alone.
Dawsongroup | energy solutions Managing Director, Paul Ridley, said: “In the temporary power industry, reliability and efficiency are critical. The equipment we supply must meet the highest standards, which is why we continue to work with Watling JCB. The support has always been first class and is well suited to the fast pace of our business.
“The first hydrogen generator in our fleet will be installed as standby power for a data centre customer. With growing demand driven by AI and digital services, data centres require reliable power while also facing increasing environmental scrutiny. Hydrogen offers a lower carbon alternative without compromising performance.”
At the heart of the G60RS H is JCB’s hydrogen combustion engine, designed and built in the UK as part of a £100 million programme to provide practical, zero-carbon alternatives to diesel. The hydrogen generator works in tandem with JCB’s three-phase Powerpack to create on-site ‘microgrids’ utilising both battery-electric and hydrogen combustion technology.
The system is designed for real worksite demands. With energy supplied to the Powerpack from renewable sources, the generator, powered by hydrogen, effectively becomes a battery charger, only running for short periods when the battery needs topping up, or at peak load points. This reduces fuel consumption and offers long periods of silent or quiet hours operation.
Dawsongroup | energy solutions, part of a global group of companies providing commercial assets and services across the supply chain, has added the hydrogen generator to its extensive temporary power fleet. The energy solutions business unit supplies generators and advanced battery storage systems to sectors including construction, film and TV, data centres and events, with a focus on performance, efficiency and sustainability.
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