Energy Observer Developments (EODev) delivered the GEH2 generator for the power supply of the Netflix production "Apex" base camp in Australia. The French company announced this. The feature film starring Charlize Theron and Taron Egerton is produced by Netflix Australia. On site, EODev collaborated with partner Blue Diamond Machinery.
The GEH2 converts hydrogen into electricity in a fuel cell. According to the company, no direct emissions are produced at the site, only water and steam. The noise level at full load is 65 decibels - roughly equivalent to the volume of a normal conversation or a robotic vacuum cleaner. The generator is developed and manufactured in France. In Australia, Toyota Motor Corporation Australia operates a licensed assembly line for the devices.
Hydrogen unit was in operation for two months and supplied 5 MWh of electricity
Over a period of two months, the GEH2 supplied the entire production site with electricity, including electrical equipment, trailers, kitchens, and other facilities. According to EODev, the unit generated a total of around 5 MWh of electricity. Compared to a conventional diesel generator, this avoided 21.5 tonnes of CO2 emissions and saved 5,200 litres of diesel.
According to its own information, EODev has already delivered more than 150 emission-free generators worldwide. The company's customers include United Rentals, Air Liquide, Equans, and Netflix. A GEH2 was already used during the filming of the second season of the series "Lupin". EODev was founded in 2019 and employs around 80 staff at two locations. In recent years, the company has raised nearly 100 million euros, including from Toyota and Accor.
