Next Hydrogen Launches Ontario’s Largest Onsite Clean Hydrogen Refuelling Station

Next Hydrogen launches the largest onsite clean hydrogen production and distribution station in Ontario, capable of supplying up to 650 kg per day for powering fuel cell forklifts.

Next Hydrogen Solutions Inc. has launched the largest onsite clean hydrogen production and distribution station in Ontario, capable of supplying up to 650 kg per day for powering fuel cell forklifts.

Next Hydrogen Solutions Inc. has commissioned a clean hydrogen refuelling station, described as the largest of its kind in Ontario. The station is located at a major distribution centre and has been designed to produce up to 650 kg of hydrogen per day, mainly to support fuel cell forklift operations.

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Industrial deployment and advanced technology

The electrolyser commissioned by Next Hydrogen Solutions Inc. is based on an in-house developed cell architecture, with a fully integrated balance of plant design including hydrogen compressors and dispensers. The company also provides operational supervision of the system from the start of production. This oversight will continue until the complete handover of management to the end customer.

This project represents a step forward in the development of refuelling infrastructure for the logistics industry in Ontario, with a capacity that places the station among the largest onsite clean hydrogen production units in Canada. According to the company, the technology was validated through a factory acceptance test, followed by full-scale implementation at the client site.

Growth targets and process industrialisation

The commissioning of this facility addresses the growing demand for hydrogen refuelling solutions for intensive industrial uses. The electrolysis technology developed by Next Hydrogen Solutions Inc. aims to reduce the cost of green hydrogen production, enabling direct integration within logistics platforms.

The company plans to continue supporting station operations while advancing the industrialisation of its second-generation electrolyser. Raveel Afzaal, President and Chief Executive Officer of Next Hydrogen Solutions Inc., stated that the completion of this project represents a significant step forward for the sector, paving the way for large-scale, cost-effective green hydrogen production. The inauguration of this station forms part of an ongoing trend towards industrial adoption of clean hydrogen in Canada.

About Next Hydrogen Solutions Inc.

Next Hydrogen is a designer and manufacturer of electrolysers that enable the production of green hydrogen using intermittent renewable electricity. Founded in 2008, Next Hydrogen's innovative design and architecture for water electrolysis systems are purpose-built for integration with renewable energy sources. These electrolysers are designed to operate under dynamic power profiles, allowing them to harness solar and wind energy more efficiently than traditional systems. Next Hydrogen is headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.