Issy-les-Moulineaux, pioneer of hydrogen mobility in France

Issy-les-Moulineaux, France, inaugurates its first hydrogen fueling station, dispensing up to 200 kg of renewable hydrogen per day. This pioneering project, supported by the Île-de-France Region and the European Union, is an important step in the city's energy transition towards cleaner and more sustainable mobility solutions.

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The city of Issy-les-Moulineaux in France inaugurated its first hydrogen fueling station on April 1, 2023, marking an important step in its energy transition to cleaner, more sustainable mobility solutions.

Issy-les-Moulineaux, an example of economic dynamism in the development of hydrogen

This station, located in the Arches district, distributes up to 200 kg of renewable hydrogen per day and can supply light vehicles, cabs, buses, trucks and garbage trucks, making Issy-les-Moulineaux a pioneer in France in hydrogen energy for mobility and residential use.

The project is supported by the Île-de-France Region, ADEME and the European Union. The city of Issy-les-Moulineaux has been encouraging the use of alternatives to fossil fuels for several years, particularly towards the development of hydrogen, which is complementary to other solutions and relevant to accelerating the development of renewable energies. The city has partnered with two hydrogen mobility pioneers, Hype and IntHy, to carry out this project.

Issy-les-Moulineaux is known for its economic dynamism and hosts many large companies. Many of them are in the process of integrating hydrogen into their vehicle fleets. The Orange Group based in Issy-les-Moulineaux has recharged its first light commercial hydrogen vehicle, the Peugeot e-Expert Hydrogen.

Hydrogen mobility, a low environmental impact alternative to meet the challenges of the energy transition

Hydrogen mobility is a low environmental impact alternative that is a relevant response to the challenges of energy transition and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. It also offers energy security benefits, as hydrogen can be produced locally from renewable energy sources and stored for later use.

Hydrogen mobility is currently being developed in several sectors, including the automotive industry, where many manufacturers already offer hydrogen fuel cell vehicles. These vehicles operate by using hydrogen as an energy source to generate electricity and power the electric motor, producing only water vapor as an emission.

Nevertheless, hydrogen mobility still remains a challenge due to the high costs of hydrogen production and distribution, as well as the need to develop a recharging infrastructure for fuel cell vehicles. Indeed, many initiatives have been launched to accelerate the deployment of hydrogen mobility, notably through public-private partnerships and research and development projects.

This new hydrogen filling station is a step towards reducing the environmental impact of cities and improving the quality of life of residents. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to develop renewable hydrogen for mobility and residential use and aims to set up a network of 26 green hydrogen distribution stations in the Paris region by the end of 2025.

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