Hydrogen-fuelled buses are being trialled for the first time in Swansea and Neath Port Talbot. Local bus operator South Wales Transport have provided transport services as part of the initiative which is being delivered by a private sector consortium.
The H2 City Gold bus, which only emits clean water and filters the air passing through to seating areas, is being provided by Toyota company Caetano Bus UK in partnership with private hire operator Hyppo Hydrogen Solutions. The hydrogen fuel is being supplied by developer Protium from its recently commissioned installation at the University of South Wales Hydrogen Centre in the Baglan Energy Park.
Fuel Cell Systems, which also supported trials in Milford Haven with Pembrokeshire Council is providing the hydrogen refuelling system. The firm also played a role in producing the facility in Baglan developed by Protium, and says it sees big opportunities for additional production and refuelling sites in the region.
