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Ballard Power announces acquisition of Arcola Energy to help customers integrate fuel cell engines into heavy-duty mobility
Ballard Power Systems, a world leader in the design and manufacturing of PEM fuel cell engines for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, today...
Arcola Energy and project partners present first showcase of the Scottish Zero-Emissions Train Project as part of a hydrogen-powered transport hub
BO'NESS, SCOTLAND, November 4, 2021: The Scottish Hydrogen Train Project – funded by Transport Scotland, supported by Scottish Enterprise and...
National Composites Centre and Arcola Energy Publish Report on UK Supply Chain Opportunities in Hydrogen Heavy-Duty Vehicles
Analysis of a supply chain survey by the NCC highlights current UK capabilities and potential across key technology areas, including hydrogen...
7000 Students set for Scottish Schools’ Hydrogen Challenge
Scottish Pupils will have the opportunity to test drive the low-carbon fuel and learn more about the importance of green hydrogen in achieving Net...
Arcola to Lead Hydrogen Road Freight Study in Scotland
Study is a collaboration with freight operators to identify the business case for fuel cell technology in the UK's transition to zero-emission...
Transport Minster Graeme Dey Meets the Scottish Hydrogen Train Team
Bo’ness, 6 July, 2021 - Transport Minister, Graeme Dey, MSP, visited Arcola Energy’s rail engineering team working on the Scottish Hydrogen Train...
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Arcola Energy presents first showcase of the Scottish Zero-Emissions Train Project
The Scottish Hydrogen Train Project – funded by Transport Scotland, supported by Scottish Enterprise and managed under the University of St Andrews/Hydrogen Accelerator initiative – launched the first in a series of demonstration events on Nov. 4, 2021, during the COP26 Climate Conference ahead of dynamic testing next spring on the Bo’ness Railway.
Delivering Scotland’s first hydrogen-powered train as part of the country’s strategy to decarbonise the rail network, the project is led by fuel cell integration specialist Arcola Energy – providing full system design and integration based on the company’s proven A-Drive powertrain platform.
Features & Insights
Fuel Cell Maintenance and the “Moving Parts” Fallacy
In the comparison between battery electric and hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles, what maintenance looks like is actually the biggest difference between the technologies. It’s not so much comparing apples and pears; more like apples and iPhones.
Hydrogen is less efficient? Part 5: Monty Python's Policy Circus
At a system level, the efficiency of hydrogen systems has implications for energy policy. But other technologies also have compromises. How do we take account of them?
Hydrogen is less efficient? Part 4: The value of Time
There is so much talk about energy efficiency in the electricity system, but very little about time efficiency. In this post Richard Kemp-Harper discusses the case for hydrogen in the time domain.
Education & Engagement
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Hydrogen Challenge Scotland
Arcola Energy - in partnership with Scottish Power and ITM Power - hosts the Hydrogen Challenge 2021 across Scotland, beginning in the Highlands on August 23 and culminating with a grand final in Glasgow.
Hosted by talented and enthusiastic STEM experts, the Hydrogen Challenge is a 2-hour collaborative workshop that puts hydrogen fuel cell technology in the hands of young people. The event guides participants on a journey of exploration to understand the role hydrogen can play in a low-carbon economy – how it empowers communities, provides environmentally sustainable jobs, and addresses air quality in transport infrastructure.