Hydrogen fuel cell power in construction

Lucy Barnard Senior Web editor

12 February 2025

At the HS2 Victoria Road Crossover Box site in West London, two white shipping containers hum with activity. Unlike the cranes and traditional equipment surrounding them, these containers house hydrogen fuel cell power units (HPUs), providing emissions-free electricity to the site.

Hydrogen fuel cells have long been used in transportation, powering buses, trucks, and even trains.

Now, they are gaining traction in the construction and rental industries, particularly as an alternative to diesel generators on job sites.

Rental companies are increasingly exploring hydrogen-powered solutions as part of the sector’s broader shift…

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