H₂ electrolysis specialist Quest One supplies two ME450 Electrolyzers for a mobility project of Regional Transport Cologne GmbH (RVK). The engineering firm Ingenion is building a H₂ filling station in the Mechernich Peternheide, a former German Armed Forces site. The H₂ filling station, which is scheduled to go into operation at the end of 2026, is part of an innovation project for renewable energy sources in the regional public transport.

The two Quest One electrolyzers will be utilized to produce, store and fuel vehicles with green H₂ directly on site. Each ME450 has an electrolysis capacity of one megawatt and can produce 450 kilograms of grade 5.0 high-purity H₂ from green electricity every day, which can be used directly in H₂ buses or other fuel cell vehicles.

RVK already operates the largest H₂ bus fleet in Europe with over 100 H₂ buses and is continuously expanding it to achieve its goal of “zero emissions” by 2030. Following its existing H₂ filling stations in Meckenheim and Wermelskirchen, the public transport provider now aims to build the first station including electrolyzers for the onsite production of green H₂. For this purpose, Ingenion is relying on Quest One's highly efficient electrolyzers. Once completed, the filling station will also be accessible to the public.

“The decarbonization of public transport is an important step for climate protection in municipalities,” said Michael Meister, CEO of Quest One. "We are proud to contribute to this goal with the production of green H₂ through our innovative electrolyzers, and to further advance green mobility by supporting climate-neutral public transport in the region with Ingenion."

“With the construction and design of the planned H₂ station, we can actively contribute to climate-friendly energy supply and strengthen the infrastructure in the region,” explained Heiko Iffland, Managing Director of Ingenion GmbH. "Quest One is an experienced H₂ expert with reliable service and expertise in onsite implementation. The DNA of our companies is a great fit, and we look forward to our teams working closely together on this flagship project."

The Hamburg-based project developer Ingenion was awarded the contract for the supply, construction and commissioning of the H₂ filling station, including electrolyzers and storage, in December 2024. With an increasing focus on projects in the areas of sustainability and decarbonization, Ingenion has extensive project expertise in the areas of H₂, PV and electromobility.