How much does a hydrogen fueling station cost?

These inconsistencies resulted in a large range in the data set shown. Across all 111 planned new hydrogen fueling stations, an average hydrogen station has capacity of 1,240 kg/day (median capacity of 1,500 kg/day) and requires approximately $1.9 million in capital (median capital cost of $1.9 million).

How much does liquid hydrogen cost?

The stations for AC Transit and Stark Area Regional Transit Authority have liquid delivery stations, and the SunLine Transit station has a large electrolyzer. Based on invoices from the one station, liquid hydrogen is being delivered for about $9 to $10 per kilogram. On an energy basis, this is equivalent to $4 to $5 per gallon of diesel.

How much does hydrogen storage cost?

Stations that use hydrogen delivered as a liquid have an average storage of 350 kg/day and estimated total constructed and commissioned cost of $2.8 million. Stations that make hydrogen onsite from electrolysis of water have an average storage of 120 kg/day and estimated total constructed and commissioned cost of $3.2 million.

How does a hydrogen station grant work?

A competitive grant process provides 70-85% of the capital and construction costs for hydrogen stations, which reduces the financial risk for businesses. The program also provides station O&M costs for the first three years ensuring that stations continue to operate until the volumes of vehicles arrive to make the business case.

What is a hydrogen fuel station?

The stations have been designed to meet the SAE International J2601 fueling standard to ensure the safe dispensing of hydrogen into fuel cell light-duty vehicles. Some of those stations could also safely fuel heavy-duty vehicles. Typically, HFSs are supplied with hydrogen via tube trailers, liquid hydrogen tankers, or onsite production.

Where are hydrogen stations located?

The majority of recent hydrogen station installations in the United States have been in California, which has been recognized as an early market (Greene et al. 2008) and has adopted strong policies to support low-carbon alternative fuel vehicles, such as the zero emission vehicle mandate and the Low Carbon Fuel Standard.