United Rentals plans to add several hydrogen power generators to its North American rental fleet in the coming months.
“By providing a zero-emissions power solution, United Rentals continues to demonstrate leadership in helping worksites expand electrification in construction and industrial rental sectors,” said David Scott, senior vice president of specialty operations, United Rentals. “We can assist companies as they work to close the sustainability loop by providing the power they need without generating harmful emissions to charge electric vehicles and equipment, and more.”
With the generators, United Rentals customers will have a zero-emissions power solution to charge electric vehicles and tools, and other equipment, advancing worksite electrification strategies.
The EODev GEH2 fuel cell electro-hydrogen generators release zero missions of carbon dioxide (CO2), hydrocarbons (HC), nitrogen oxides (NOx) or other particulate matter, and with a compact footprint of about 4 feet by 11 feet, the generators deliver instant power up to 110 kVA (88 kW).
United Rentals has acquired the generators from Generac, a distribution partner for EODev. The generators join emissions-free aerial lifts, trucks, vans, compact excavators, e-dumpsters, battery systems and more already in the United Rentals portfolio of environmentally friendly rental equipment. United Rentals expects to deploy the generators during the fourth quarter of 2022 and in 2023.
Included among the applications for GEH2 generators are construction worksites; confined environments such as tunnels, mines and enclosed spaces; entertainment venues including concerts; sports events; and many other markets where emission free power is desired.
