UK-based supermarket chain Asda, a wholly owned subsidiary of Walmart, will soon deploy hydrogen fuel cell solutions across its extensive supply chain network in an effort to reduce its carbon emissions, as part of an agreement with Plug Power.
Announced today, the purchase order agreement includes Plug Power’s full-service GenKey solution, including fuel cells, hydrogen fuelling equipment, hydrogen and service, with operations starting out at a facility in Skelmersdale, UK.
With the supermarket chain as a customer, Plug Power is continuing its European growth. The order represents the first deployment at scale of hydrogen fuel cell technology for material handling within the UK.
“Each new opportunity to expand the adoption of hydrogen fuel cells is an important step to building the hydrogen economy. We’re especially excited to be partnering with an organisation like Asda, which has such a proud heritage and sterling reputation.” said Andy Marsh, CEO of Plug Power.
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