This report explores lessons learnt and best practices for heavy-duty hydrogen refuelling station (HRS) deployment. This report was compiled by ERM (formerly Element Energy) based on inputs (written correspondence and interviews with stakeholders involved in the delivery of the funded HRS) from the HRS deployment partners: Air Liquide, H2 Energy, Colruyt Group and BMW (with support from their infrastructure supplier Total). Additional information and useful recommendations for H2Haul have been taken from other related hydrogen mobility projects. Following an overview of the H2Haul project (section 1.2), the remainder of the document is structured as follows:
HRS installation process – an overview of the typical steps needed to install hydrogen refuelling stations (with specifics for trucks).
Site overview – an overview of the sites constructed under the H2Haul funding programme.
Best practice recommendations – recommended actions for each of the seven main steps in planning, installing, and operating hydrogen refuelling stations.