Rehlko Signs Exclusive Agreement with Toyota to Supply Fuel Cell Modules
Rehlko and Toyota Motor North America have announced a groundbreaking supplier agreement at the Advanced Clean Transportation Expo. Toyota will provide hydrogen-powered fuel cell modules to Rehlko for stationary power generator products.
The collaboration has already yielded success with a 100kW hydrogen fuel cell system at Klickitat Valley Health hospital. Building on this, they've developed a commercial 1MW system for larger-scale applications. The technology can power facilities like data centers and warehouses while producing only water and air as emissions.
Toyota brings over 30 years of hydrogen fuel cell expertise, including experience from the Toyota Mirai development. The company's fuel cell technology has been tested in extreme conditions from -20° Fahrenheit to 150° in Death Valley. Toyota maintains its NA H2HQ in Southern California and fuel cell kit assembly in Georgetown, Kentucky.
Rehlko e Toyota Motor North America hanno annunciato un accordo innovativo tra fornitori all'Advanced Clean Transportation Expo. Toyota fornirà moduli a celle a combustibile alimentati a idrogeno a Rehlko per prodotti di generatori di energia stazionari.
La collaborazione ha già portato risultati positivi con un sistema a celle a combustibile a idrogeno da 100 kW presso l'ospedale Klickitat Valley Health. Sulla base di questo, hanno sviluppato un sistema commerciale da 1 MW per applicazioni su larga scala. La tecnologia può alimentare strutture come data center e magazzini producendo solo acqua e aria come emissioni.
Toyota vanta oltre 30 anni di esperienza nelle celle a combustibile a idrogeno, inclusa quella accumulata con lo sviluppo della Toyota Mirai. La tecnologia a celle a combustibile dell'azienda è stata testata in condizioni estreme, da -20° Fahrenheit a 150° nella Death Valley. Toyota mantiene il suo NA H2HQ nel Sud della California e l'assemblaggio dei kit per celle a combustibile a Georgetown, Kentucky.
Rehlko y Toyota Motor North America han anunciado un acuerdo innovador de suministro en la Advanced Clean Transportation Expo. Toyota proporcionará módulos de celdas de combustible de hidrógeno a Rehlko para productos de generadores de energía estacionarios.
La colaboración ya ha tenido éxito con un sistema de celda de combustible de hidrógeno de 100 kW en el hospital Klickitat Valley Health. Basándose en esto, han desarrollado un sistema comercial de 1 MW para aplicaciones a mayor escala. La tecnología puede alimentar instalaciones como centros de datos y almacenes, produciendo solo agua y aire como emisiones.
Toyota aporta más de 30 años de experiencia en celdas de combustible de hidrógeno, incluyendo la experiencia del desarrollo del Toyota Mirai. La tecnología de celdas de combustible de la compañía ha sido probada en condiciones extremas, desde -20° Fahrenheit hasta 150° en Death Valley. Toyota mantiene su NA H2HQ en el sur de California y el ensamblaje de kits de celdas de combustible en Georgetown, Kentucky.
Rehlko와 Toyota Motor North America는 Advanced Clean Transportation Expo에서 획기적인 공급 계약을 발표했습니다. Toyota는 수소 연료 전지 모듈을 Rehlko에 제공하여 고정식 발전기 제품에 사용됩니다.
이 협력은 이미 Klickitat Valley Health 병원에서 100kW 수소 연료 전지 시스템으로 성공을 거두었습니다. 이를 바탕으로 더 대규모 응용을 위한 상업용 1MW 시스템을 개발했습니다. 이 기술은 데이터 센터 및 창고와 같은 시설에 전력을 공급하며 배출물로는 물과 공기만 생성합니다.
Toyota는 Toyota Mirai 개발 경험을 포함해 30년 이상의 수소 연료 전지 전문 지식을 보유하고 있습니다. 회사의 연료 전지 기술은 -20° 화씨에서 데스밸리의 150°까지 극한 조건에서 테스트되었습니다. Toyota는 남부 캘리포니아에 NA H2HQ를, 켄터키 주 조지타운에 연료 전지 키트 조립 시설을 운영하고 있습니다.
Rehlko et Toyota Motor North America ont annoncé un accord fournisseur révolutionnaire lors de l'Advanced Clean Transportation Expo. Toyota fournira des modules de piles à combustible à hydrogène à Rehlko pour des produits de générateurs d'énergie stationnaires.
La collaboration a déjà porté ses fruits avec un système de pile à combustible à hydrogène de 100 kW à l'hôpital Klickitat Valley Health. Sur cette base, ils ont développé un système commercial de 1 MW pour des applications à plus grande échelle. La technologie peut alimenter des installations telles que des centres de données et des entrepôts, ne produisant que de l'eau et de l'air comme émissions.
Toyota apporte plus de 30 ans d'expertise en piles à combustible à hydrogène, y compris l'expérience acquise lors du développement de la Toyota Mirai. La technologie des piles à combustible de l'entreprise a été testée dans des conditions extrêmes allant de -20° Fahrenheit à 150° dans la Vallée de la Mort. Toyota maintient son NA H2HQ dans le sud de la Californie et l'assemblage des kits de piles à combustible à Georgetown, Kentucky.
Rehlko und Toyota Motor North America haben auf der Advanced Clean Transportation Expo eine bahnbrechende Liefervereinbarung bekannt gegeben. Toyota wird Rehlko mit wasserstoffbetriebenen Brennstoffzellenmodulen für stationäre Stromerzeuger beliefern.
Die Zusammenarbeit hat bereits mit einem 100-kW-Wasserstoff-Brennstoffzellensystem im Krankenhaus Klickitat Valley Health Erfolg gezeigt. Darauf aufbauend haben sie ein kommerzielles 1-MW-System für großflächige Anwendungen entwickelt. Die Technologie kann Einrichtungen wie Rechenzentren und Lagerhallen mit Strom versorgen und erzeugt als Emissionen nur Wasser und Luft.
Toyota bringt über 30 Jahre Erfahrung mit Wasserstoff-Brennstoffzellen mit, einschließlich der Entwicklungserfahrung des Toyota Mirai. Die Brennstoffzellentechnologie des Unternehmens wurde unter extremen Bedingungen von -20° Fahrenheit bis 150° im Death Valley getestet. Toyota unterhält sein NA H2HQ in Südkalifornien und die Montage der Brennstoffzellen-Kits in Georgetown, Kentucky.
- Exclusive supplier agreement with Toyota for hydrogen fuel cell modules, expanding into stationary power generation market
- Successfully completed pilot project with 100kW system at Klickitat Valley Health hospital
- Commercialized larger 1MW system ready for orders, targeting data centers and mission-critical infrastructure
- Partnership leverages Toyota's 30+ years of fuel cell technology expertise and established manufacturing capabilities
- Access to Toyota's proven technology that has been extensively tested in extreme conditions
- Heavy dependence on single supplier (Toyota) for critical technology components
- Entering competitive energy market with established players
- No mention of current order pipeline or revenue projections from the new product line
- Significant investment likely required for commercialization and market penetration
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Toyota expands hydrogen fuel cell technology into stationary power markets, demonstrating strategic diversification beyond automotive applications.
Toyota's supplier agreement with Rehlko marks a strategic expansion of its hydrogen fuel cell technology into the stationary power generation sector. This diversification leverages Toyota's 30+ years of fuel cell expertise into industrial applications with potentially different growth trajectories than the automotive market.
The successful development of both 100kW and 1MW systems demonstrates Toyota's ability to scale its technology for various applications, from hospital backup power to larger industrial needs like data centers and warehouses. The zero-emission profile of these generators (producing only water and air) positions them competitively in markets increasingly focused on sustainability and resilience.
Toyota's established manufacturing infrastructure, including fuel cell kit assembly in Georgetown, Kentucky, provides the operational foundation to support this commercial expansion. Their dedicated Hydrogen Headquarters in Southern California further signals their commitment to developing this technology beyond vehicles.
The real-world implementation at Klickitat Valley Health hospital provides an important reference case that validates the technology's practical application. While hydrogen infrastructure remains a challenge for mobile applications, stationary generators can potentially overcome some of these barriers through fixed supply arrangements.
Toyota's fuel cell diversification strengthens its multi-solution energy strategy and creates potential new revenue streams beyond vehicle sales.
This partnership with Rehlko represents Toyota's most significant commercial application of fuel cell technology outside the automotive sector. By supplying modules for stationary power generators, Toyota creates a complementary business that supports its broader hydrogen ecosystem strategy.
This move aligns with Toyota's measured approach to energy transition, where it has maintained a portfolio of solutions rather than focusing exclusively on battery electric vehicles. The fuel cell modules share technological foundations with the Toyota Mirai, potentially creating economies of scale that benefit both vehicle and stationary applications.
Toyota's decision to establish dedicated hydrogen operations in North America—including engineering headquarters in California and manufacturing in Kentucky—demonstrates the company's long-term commitment to developing hydrogen as a parallel business to its core automotive operations.
This agreement with Rehlko provides Toyota a strategic foothold in the growing market for resilient, zero-emission backup power systems. As organizations increasingly focus on maintaining operations during grid disruptions while meeting sustainability requirements, Toyota is positioning itself to capture value in this emerging segment while building on its existing technological investments.
The agreement pairs Rehlko's longstanding track record of delivering innovative energy solutions that improve life and provide independence, agility and security to mission-critical infrastructure, facilities and residences with Toyota's proven fuel cell technology.
"Toyota is excited to work with Rehlko on helping to build strong energy solutions using our proven, scalable fuel cell technology," said Thibaut de Barros Conti, general manager, Toyota Hydrogen Solutions. "Integrating Rehlko's systems with Toyota's fuel cell technology has the potential to yield cleaner, reliable and more sustainable energy that can scale based on the needs of customers and society and enable smart, energy-independent mobility for all."
Interest in alternative fuels, like hydrogen, has surged significantly for stationary applications, including both backup and primary uses. For operators especially focused on solutions that provide zero emissions at the point of use, Rehlko plans to integrate Toyota's fuel cell technology, which can be designed and manufactured to the same operational standards as conventional generators.
The fuel cell-based generation systems can be used to power facilities, such as data centers, warehouses and off-grid networks, as well as to help protect against weather conditions and grid overload – all while producing local emissions that consist of water and air.
"The 1MW fuel cell generator represents a significant step forward in energy resilience for mission-critical customers. It delivers the same reliability, but helps customers meet their resilience goals by cutting local emissions to zero," says Charles Hunsucker, President, Power Systems at Rehlko. "This cutting-edge technology is ready for orders today."
Rehlko and Toyota's first collaboration was to develop and install a 100kW hydrogen fuel cell power generation system to reinforce and back up the electrical infrastructure and secondary power generation at Klickitat Valley Health, a hospital in rural
Toyota's research and development with hydrogen fuel cell technology spans more than 30 years, from creating the Toyota Mirai, one of the world's first mass-market passenger fuel cell electric vehicles, to scaling fuel cell technology for other applications. Toyota has put the technology through its paces from development and testing in conditions colder than -20° Fahrenheit to nearly 150° in
About Rehlko
Rehlko, through its Power Systems business unit, delivers worldwide energy solutions, designed to ensure resilience for mission-critical applications of all sizes. Building on more than a century of expertise and dedication, the company offers complete power systems, including industrial backup generators (HVO, diesel, gaseous), enclosures, hydrogen fuel cells systems, automatic transfer switches, switchgear, monitoring controls, genuine parts and end-to-end services. As a global company with service partners in every country, Rehlko provides reliable, cutting-edge technology to keep industries and businesses running when the grid fails. Rehlko goes beyond basic recovery to create stronger, more resilient communities, driving a durable energy future. www.powersystems.rehlko.com
About Toyota
Toyota (NYSE:TM), creator of the Prius hybrid and the Mirai fuel cell vehicle, is committed to building vehicles for the way people live through our Toyota and Lexus brands and directly employs nearly 64,000 people in
For almost 70 years, Toyota has assembled nearly 47 million cars and trucks in
Through our more than 1,800 North American dealerships (nearly 1,500 in the
About Toyota Hydrogen Headquarters (H2HQ)
Toyota Hydrogen Headquarters (H2HQ) is the lead office in
For more information: Toyota Hydrogen Solutions | Toyota.com.
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