In Silesia, they will refuel with hydrogen

The establishment of the second publicly accessible hydrogen refueling station in Poland marks a significant advancement in the country’s hydrogen infrastructure. Situated in Rybnik, the station is named NESO, which stands for No Exhaust Gases, I Clean. It caters to a wide range of vehicles including passenger cars, trucks, and buses, featuring refueling stations with varying fuel pressures of 700 bar and 350 bar.

PAK-PCE Stacje H2, the company spearheading this initiative, counts Grupa Polsat and ZE PAK among its shareholders. This collaboration extends beyond just the refueling station; previously, the partnership between Polsat Group and ZE PAK yielded the NesoBus, a hydrogen-powered bus launched in July. Additionally, joint efforts are underway for the construction of a dedicated hydrogen bus manufacturing facility and an electrolysis plant aimed at producing green hydrogen.

These initiatives underscore Poland’s commitment to expanding its hydrogen ecosystem, promoting cleaner transportation solutions, and advancing sustainable energy practices in collaboration with industry leaders.

Hydrogen refueling – more stations until June

Currently, another publicly accessible hydrogen refueling station is operational in Poland, part of the NESO station network, located in Warsaw.

Expanding their initiative, Polsat Group and ZE PAK are planning to construct four additional facilities across Poland: in Wrocław, Lublin, Gdynia, and Gdańsk. These stations are slated for completion by June of the following year. To support this expansion, the companies secured PLN 20 million in funding from the National Fund for Environmental Protection and Water Management, with the total project cost estimated at PLN 54.7 million.

This strategic move reflects Poland’s commitment to bolstering its hydrogen infrastructure, fostering cleaner mobility solutions, and promoting sustainable energy transitions with significant support from environmental funding agencies.

10,000 refuelings

According to the ZE PAK press release, PAK-PCE STACJE H2 Sp. z o. o. plans to utilize approximately 30% of the market capacity for each of its five hydrogen refueling stations during the initial period. This capacity is expected to enable over 10,000 refuelings for buses and other hydrogen-powered vehicles.

For more details on the Polsat Group’s upcoming activities in developing and implementing hydrogen technologies, as well as broader initiatives in renewable energy sources, you can find further information in our article. The Polsat Group aims to consolidate its presence in the renewable energy segment, reflecting its commitment to advancing sustainable energy solutions.