First hydrogen-powered GPU at Schiphol

 

Client: KLM Equipment Services

The first hydrogen-powered ground power unit has been demonstrated at Schiphol Airport.

The goal is to demonstrate that a hydrogen GPU can provide electricity to an airplane in the same way as diesel-powered GPU can. That means the GPU will be refueled at the apron, with a mobile refueler, as is done with diesel-powered equivalents. Daily operation, the real stuff.

Ekinetix, experts in hydrogen, quality and safety, have had the honour to provide the complete project management for this. This ranges from developing the overall concept of the refueling setup, layout, risk study, fuel supplier selection, permitting, quality assurance, operational plan and safety plan. This has been quite the challenge considering all stakes at the busy airport.

The hydrogen GPU is in use by KES B.V.. and has been developed by Dynell GmbH and zepp.solutions.

The demonstration and testing is part of the EU-supported TULIPS – Green Airports Project in collaboration with Schiphol, Ekinetix, KLM, KLM Cityhopper, Fraunhofer IML and SINTEF.
The demo is now running. We are excited to follow the results of the daily operation in the months to come.

Completed: Q2 2024