e-power® ensures sustainable energy supply during Belgium GP with hydrogen generators

Nieuwerkerken - Spa, Belgium - e-power® proudly did its bit for Formula 1 at the Belgian Grand Prix last weekend. During the event, e-power®'s hydrogen generators smoothly supplied the energy needed for the electric shuttle cars of VIP guests and of the F1 drivers. Thanks to e-power®'s green power, the F1 drivers shuttled between the different areas of the circuit and the VIP guests were smoothly transported from car park to circuit.

“The partnership with e- power® has been well received by VIP guests. This innovation technology was applied for the first time during the Belgium 2024 Grand Prix, at the same time we are already looking at further opportunities in the future.” says Christophe Inzé, General Manager at e-power®.

Hydrogen generator

“With our hydrogen generator, we rely on the well-known and reliable technology of the internal combustion engine. By basing our setup on this technology, we can keep these generators affordable,” says Jens Fets, Business Support Director at e-power®. “With a few modifications to the engine, we can make this internal combustion engine run 100% on hydrogen. Even the purity of the hydrogen can be significantly lower than the purity needed for fuel cells. We are very proud that we were able to support the organisation in this project. Congratulations to the organisation which acts very professionally and future-oriented.” according to Jens Fets.

Sustainable power solution

e-power® supplied four 45kVA hydrogen generators for the event. Thanks to Messer, one of e-power®'s regular partners, the generators could be fed with 220kg of hydrogen. This made it possible to generate 2400kWh of electricity, which corresponds to 35 full charges. These 35 recharges were enough to run the electric shuttles for four days.

Future-oriented vision

e-power® remains committed to the development and deployment of renewable energy solutions. The success of this deployment during the Formula 1 event underlines the potential of hydrogen as a viable and environmentally friendly energy source for large-scale events.

“We would like to thank our partners Power Solutions, Ziero and Messer for helping to make this possible.” concludes Christophe Inzé, general manager at e-power®.

For additional information

Jens Fets (Business Support Director)
T +32 479 36 72 67
jens.fets@e-powerinternational.com

Christiaan Vanheusden (Marketing Manager)
T +32 488 56 79 13
christiaan.vanheusden@e-powerinternational.com