Ryze will provide sustainable ‘green’ hydrogen to support Ricardo’s testing of hydrogen fuel cell systems and further enhance the businesses capabilities to develop hydrogen and hybrid engine technologies. The current facility forms part of a global centre of excellence for hydrogen, de-fossilised fuels and electrified transport engineering.
Delivering test and advanced capabilities in alternative fuels, hybridisation, electrification and fuel cell design, development and integration Ricardo’s facility is expected to increase the range of hydrogen and fuel cell services and solutions for Ricardo’s global customers operating in a variety of industries, including light commercial, off-highway, marine and aerospace.
Alex Webster, sales director at Ryze Power, said: “Ryze’s ambition is to continue to prove the case for hydrogen across a wide array of transportation types, supporting hydrogen infrastructure and alternative fuels to net zero transformation industries. Hydrogen is fast becoming a tangible option for decarbonisation and we are delighted to have signed this deal to support Ricardo. Partnerships like this one are vital to building a vibrant hydrogen economy in the UK.”
Tim Bassett, head of test from Ricardo, added: “We are delighted to have signed this deal with Ryze to secure a regular supply of sustainable green hydrogen to our Shoreham facility.
“Hydrogen is a versatile energy carrier that offers huge potential to drive the transition to a future of sustainable, clean propulsion in several sectors. Having recently doubled our hydrogen test capacity for fuel cell and sustainably fuelled hydrogen combustion engines, having a reliable supplier to support our activities is crucial. This will help us to deliver key innovations based on customer requirements, as well as to continue to explore opportunities in new markets and industries.”
