aha drives into the future with hydrogen

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The diesel-powered refuse collection vehicle is becoming history. In future, the waste disposal company AHA in the Hanover region wants to rely on fuel cells as well as battery-powered electromobility.

Hydrogen makes the vehicles locally emission-free

To become completely emission-free, AHA wants to produce green hydrogen itself. To this end, methane gas obtained from residual waste and biowaste is to be split into hydrogen and carbon using the plasmalysis process. The energy required for this is to be generated on site using a photovoltaic system on the landfill hill in Lahe. The green hydrogen obtained in this way can then be used directly on site in a dedicated hydrogen filling station.

Waste collection vehicles are a very good candidate for the use of fuel cells. They have a specific area of application and always require the same amount of energy on their routes. This represents an excellent opportunity for the Hannover Region to develop a hydrogen infrastructure. AHA can lead the way here as a pioneer.

Here you will find detailed information on aha's commitment