Hitachi Energy, P2X Solutions and Ramirent have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) under which the companies commit to working together to promote zero emissions. According to the companies, this requires new business models as well as technological innovations, such as the HyFlex hydrogen generator – a clean alternative to diesel generators, for example, for the electrification needs of construction and wind power sites, major events and data centers.

The partnership combines the expertise of Hitachi Energy, the global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all, P2X Solutions, a producer of green hydrogen and a pioneer in Power-to-X technology, and Ramirent, one of Europe’s leading equipment rental companies.

A practical example of cooperation is the premiere of the HyFlex hydrogen generator in Finland in autumn 2024. In the technology demonstration, the HyFlex™ demo unit produced electricity from hydrogen at the Ramirent machine rental company in Helsinki. HyFlex™ is Hitachi Energy’s hydrogen-to-electric solution that generates only electricity, heat and water. It is a response, among other things, to the growing need for clean electricity on construction sites. Almost silent technology is also suitable for electrifying large events without disturbing the environment. Compared to conventional diesel power generators running continuously, a 1 MVA HyFlex can mitigate up to 1,600 tons of diesel fuel per year which translates into 5,800 tons of CO2 saved¹ – the equivalent to 10,000 passenger flights in Europe².

”The green energy transition needs its makers. By joining forces, we are accelerating this necessary development to mitigate climate change. We believe in partnerships and now the best players in the industry combine their expertise to serve the most important common goal of our time – reducing carbon emissions and building a carbon-neutral energy future. HyFlex is an excellent example of modern technology that meets the need for clean electrification,” says Matti Vaattovaara, Managing Director of Hitachi Energy Finland.

The construction value chain is responsible for 37% of all CO2 emissions worldwide³. In addition to the production of building materials, significant emission sources during construction include the energy consumption of construction sites, especially heating and electricity. With the cooperation agreement, Hitachi Energy, P2X Solutions and Ramirent commit to collaborate to promote emission-free, safe and efficient solutions that are widely scalable to support the sustainability goals of construction sites, major events and data centers.

“There is a growing need for environmentally friendly power generation solutions in our customer base. Our goal is to establish a range of zero-emission power generation equipment such as the HyFlex hydrogen generator as part of our wide range of zero- and low-emission ” RamiGreen “products to meet market demand,” says Mikael Kämpe, Managing Director of Ramirent Finland.

With the help of green hydrogen, it is possible to achieve significant emission reductions by replacing fossil fuels. The most significant milestone in the Finnish hydrogen economy was reached in mid-February, when P2X Solutions was the first in Finland to launch the commercial operation of green hydrogen at its production plant in Harjavalta. The company also plans to scale it´s operations by building next hydrogen plants to Joensuu and Oulu.

“The hydrogen economy needs new openings and we are delighted with the cooperation agreement with Hitachi Energy and Ramirent. As a result, we commit to supporting emission-free construction operations by supplying clean hydrogen either through rental companies or directly to construction companies,” says Herkko Plit, Managing Director of P2X Solutions.

¹ In comparison, a full-load 1 MVA diesel generator consumes approximately 225 kg of diesel and emits 720 kg of CO2 per hour. Diesel combustion also causes high NOx, SOx and particulate emissions.

² https://www.openco2.net/en/co2-converter

³ https://www.weforum.org/stories/2024/06/building-sector-climate-change-construction-materials/)