Delivering Resilient, Zero-Emission Power for Critical Infrastructure
Intelligent Energy has supplied six HD100 fuel cell systems to support a hydrogen-powered microgrid project for the United States Air Force at Hickam Air Force Base in Honolulu, Hawaii.
The initiative forms part of the PEARL H2 programme, an advanced proof-of-concept project designed to demonstrate how hydrogen can enhance the resilience, reliability and sustainability of Department of Defense microgrids. Building on the existing 1.5MW Pacific Energy Assurance Renewables Laboratory (PEARL) microgrid, the project will evaluate the use of solar-generated hydrogen for long-duration energy storage and fuel cell power generation.
As part of the system, Intelligent Energy’s fuel cells will contribute 600kW of power generation capacity within a wider microgrid incorporating a 1MW electrolyser, hydrogen storage and intelligent control software. The project will also explore transportable hydrogen power capabilities to support future military operations in remote and off-grid environments.
Key Benefits
- 600kW of hydrogen fuel cell power generation capacity supplied by Intelligent Energy.
- Supports operational energy resilience and energy security for critical infrastructure.
- Demonstrates the integration of renewable energy, hydrogen production, storage and fuel cell power generation within a microgrid environment.
- Creates a blueprint for future hydrogen microgrid deployments across Department of Defense facilities.
- Showcases the potential of zero-emission hydrogen power systems for both stationary and deployable applications.
Applications for IE-GRID
- Data centres
- Telecommunications
- TV & Film
- Construction
- Critical infrastructure
- Ports – shore-to-ship power
- Airports – ground power equipment
- Backup and off-grid power
- Supporting grid resilience
