Nel ASA: Awarded World’s Largest Hydrogen Electrolyser Fueling Station

OSLO, Norway–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#Electrolyser–ProtonOnsite (Proton) and Nel Hydrogen Solutions, divisions of Nel
ASA (Nel, OSE:NEL), have received a purchase order of $8.3 million on a
combined hydrogen PEM electrolyser and H2Station®
fueling solution for SunLine Transit Agency (SunLine) in California. The
combined solution will have a hydrogen capacity of up to 900kg/day,
making it the world’s largest combined hydrogen production and fueling
facility currently being contracted. SunLine will use the solution for
fueling of their growing fleet of Fuel Cell Electric Buses operating in
the Palm Springs area in California.

“We are very pleased being awarded this contract to deliver a turnkey
hydrogen production and fueling solution to SunLine that will provide
zero-emission public transportation for the Palm Springs area and
contribute to California’s climate efforts. This delivery highlights the
combined strengths of Proton and Nel, using cutting-edge technology both
within PEM electrolysis and heavy duty fueling solutions for busses,”
says Jon André Løkke, CEO of Nel.

The facility will be delivered turn-key consisting of one Proton PEM
M400 electrolyser, and two H2Station® units from Nel. The
awarded contract has a total value of just over $8.3 million, with
expected delivery and installation during 2018.

“The project is strategically important for Nel and Proton, as it
shows our joint capability in delivering unparalleled hydrogen
production and fueling solutions. The combined organization is
well-positioned to be part of current and future initiatives needed to
achieve California’s long-term renewable energy goals,” says Løkke.

The project is supported by the Californian Air Resources Board (CARB)
under the California Climate Investments (CCI) program.

Contacts

For Nel ASA:
Christopher Van Name, +1 914-299-0492
Director of
Corporate Marketing
or
Bjørn Simonsen, +47 971 79 821
VP
Market Development and Public Relations