- Latest collaboration for Honda’s hydrogen Fuel Cell module in Europe – with e-power®, a leading international producer of energy solutions
- The next generation P-grid aimed to launch in 2026 and use hydrogen fuel cells to support with emissions reductions and peak shaving across many heavy industries – including construction, events, agriculture, and telecoms
- Collaboration announced at BAUMA in Munich – the world’s leading trade fair for construction machinery and equipment – where the Honda Fuel Cell will be on display
e-power®, a leading international producer of energy solutions, has chosen Honda to collaborate on the development of a Fuel Cell-powered hybrid hydrogen generator – following a successful engine supply partnership of 30 years.
Announced at BAUMA (construction machinery and equipment) trade fair in Munich, Germany, the ‘P-grid’ will be the latest proof of concept for Honda’s Fuel Cell module in Europe – the latter of which will be displayed at the event. The all-in-one mobile generator, aimed to launch in 2026, will be easy to transport and deploy in various locations, from construction sites to emergency power facilities, or events.
Offering a reliable, clean energy source, the new P-grid will use hydrogen to provide an ideal temporary power supply, especially in urban or emission-free zones. Combining the advantages of fuel cell application while also acting as a peak shaver, working in combination with the electrical grid to ensure less power consumption in periods of high energy usage. It will also offer an ‘off-grid’ solution, allowing the unit to supply heavy peak construction equipment such as tower cranes from a relatively small engine.
In addition, it will be possible for the P-grid on Fuel Cell to be paired with solar energy systems to further enhance sustainability, making it ideal for festivals, events, and agricultural businesses – combining zero CO2 emissions and minimizing noise pollution, all while delivering a reliable and efficient energy supply.
All powered by Honda’s hydrogen Fuel Cell, a mass production solution designed to make clean energy more accessible and efficient for businesses – with the potential to bring sustainable energy and zero emissions to a variety of industries.
Ingo Nyhues, Deputy General Manager, Energy & Hydrogen Business Division, Honda Motor Europe, said: “We are excited to be announcing our latest collaboration in Europe for our Fuel Cell module – further demonstrating the positive impact hydrogen power can have across a wide variety of applications. We are proud of our long-standing history working together with e-power® and are excited to take this latest move into the hydrogen era together.
“The P-grid on Fuel Cell promises to be a fantastic proof of concept for our technology, bringing clean, reliable energy to a variety of heavy industries – particularly within construction. We look forward to seeing the positive impact this product can have going forward.”
Established in 1990 with expertise in electrical systems, fuel cells, and batteries, e-power® tackles technical challenges across sectors including telecoms, railroad, fire departments and construction companies, helping to create custom-built sustainable machines.
The P-grid on Fuel Cell and its collaboration with Honda is the latest example of e-power’s® use of hydrogen energy, following the deployment of the first 250kVA hydrogen dual fuel generator in 2021.
Kurt Van Dal, Owner/CEO, e-power®, said: “Our collaboration with Honda enables us to implement hydrogen technology in hybrid energy systems. With the P-grid powered by Honda’s Fuel Cell module, we make emission-free power supply and minimal noise pollution possible, ideal for sectors with strict sustainability goals. We look forward to embracing this technology as a future-ready company starting in 2026.”
Find out more about Honda’s global hydrogen strategy at: global.honda/en/hydrogen/
For more information on e-power®, visit: www.e-powerinternational.com
To learn more about BAUMA, head to: www.bauma.de
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