The Port of Long Beach in California has officially inaugurated its Tri-gen system for renewable hydrogen, electricity, and water generation in a ceremony attended by several officials.
The system aims to provide clean support to the facility.
Toyota’s largest North American port facility will benefit from the Tri-gen system’s support. The renewable hydrogen system, described as a “first-of-its-kind” during the official opening, was attended by State, City, and Port of Long Beach officials.
Toyota Motor North America and FuelCell Energy jointly opened the Tri-gen system at the location.
According to the Port of Long Beach, the Tri-gen system generates clean hydrogen H2, zero-emission electricity, and usable water by fueling it with biogas. The Toyota Logistics Services vehicle processing and distribution center in Long Beach, California uses these resources for support.
The Tri-gen system can generate 1,200 kilograms of renewable hydrogen daily
During the opening ceremony of the facility, the Port of Long Beach emphasized that the Tri-gen system has the capacity to generate 1,200 kilograms of clean hydrogen per day. The terminal specifically produces this renewable hydrogen to fuel the imported fuel cell electric vehicles.
In addition to fueling fuel cell electric vehicles, the renewable hydrogen produced by the Tri-gen system will also supply an adjacent hydrogen refueling station.
This station supports Toyota Logistics Services and the heavy-duty drayage truck operations within the port complex.
One of the primary challenges Toyota faces in its efforts to introduce fuel cell vehicles, as well as other companies investing in H2, is the scarcity of refueling stations. This initiative aims to contribute to improving the situation.
Port of Long Beach CEO Mario Cordero expressed his enthusiasm for the collaboration with Toyota and FuelCell Energy, stating, “The renewable hydrogen era is here, thanks to the innovative Tri-gen system. The green power generated by the Tri-gen system and similar projects is part of our comprehensive strategy to achieve our goal of becoming the world’s first zero-emissions port.”
“Our collaboration with FuelCell Energy aimed to find sustainable solutions for the TLS vehicle processing facility at the Port of Long Beach as part of our goal to eliminate carbon dioxide emissions from our operations. This groundbreaking facility demonstrates that scalable hydrogen-based technology can help reduce our emissions and lessen the burden on natural resources.”
Tom Stricker, Toyota Group Vice President of Sustainability and Regulatory Affairs