At ARPA, we are promoting our Decarbonisation Strategy by incorporating green hydrogen technology for a sustainable future. This new approach not only reinforces our commitment to sustainability, but also positions the company as a pioneer in the use of clean energy in the industrial sector.
With the implementation of a comprehensive system covering the generation, compression and dispensing of green hydrogen, ARPA seeks to reduce its carbon footprint, contribute to the fight against climate change and promote a more environmentally responsible business model.
ARPA has taken a significant step forward in its commitment to sustainability by implementing a complete system for the generation, compression and dispensing of green hydrogen in its facilities, taking advantage of surplus energy from its renewable sources. This initiative reinforces its decarbonisation strategy.
The recent addition of a hydrogen-powered forklift truck is a milestone in innovation and sustainability in the logistics sector in Spain. As a pioneer in the implementation of this technology, ARPA continues to develop solutions that reduce the carbon footprint of its operations.
It is important to emphasise that ARPA's green hydrogen dispenser is among the most efficient of the three operating in Spain, being the only one in Aragon that provides hydrogen for industrial vehicles, as well as for cars and buses.
The forklift, powered by a green hydrogen fuel cell, generates a ‘double zero’: zero waste and zero emissions. The only by-product of the process is water, guaranteeing a carbon-neutral hydrogen life cycle. In addition, the forklifts do not contain toxic chemicals, making them a safe option for operators.
This new-generation fuel cell system offers a long service life and requires minimal maintenance. Its performance remains constant during use, and refuelling is fast and efficient, allowing recharging in just 2-3 minutes with a range of more than 12 hours, without the need to change batteries. Hydrogen can be stored in a variety of ways, without requiring a specific charging area or complex ventilation systems, optimising its use in the workplace.
Dispensing is possible both indoors and outdoors, even at low temperatures, and the tanks can be adapted to existing equipment without taking up too much space.
ARPA has opted for 48v hydrogen batteries for its fleet of forklift trucks, marking the start of a gradual process of vehicle renewal.
Jesús Montero, industrial engineer in charge of the innovation area at ARPA, comments: ‘We are proud to be the only ones in Spain to complete the full cycle of hydrogen generation, compression, storage and dispensing, thanks to hard work and the support of an exceptional multidisciplinary team’.
