With a daily capacity of up to five tonnes of hydrogen, the station significantly outperforms conventional first-generation hydrogen refueling stations in Germany. Thanks to a patented technology currently under application, up to three vehicles can be refueled simultaneously — including buses, trucks, passenger cars, and light commercial vehicles.
In addition to H2 Mobility, Stadtwerke Düsseldorf and Rheinbahn were also involved in the project, aiming to coordinate hydrogen production, infrastructure, and demand.
Starting in 2026, the station is set to be supplied with locally produced hydrogen generated from waste-to-energy. Electricity for the electrolyzer will be produced through the incineration of municipal waste. Since municipal waste typically consists of approximately 50% biogenic material, the corresponding share of electricity is classified as renewable. Until the Stadtwerke Düsseldorf electrolyzer is commissioned next year, the station will be supplied with certified renewable hydrogen (RFNBO – Renewable Fuels of Non-Biological Origin).
The expansion of hydrogen mobility in North Rhine-Westphalia is supported by the state energy agency NRW.Energy4Climate. The large-scale refueling station in Düsseldorf is a key component of the city's mobility and climate protection strategy. Düsseldorf aims to become climate-neutral by 2035.
