Al Ghandi Auto, the exclusive distributor of GMC and Chevrolet in Dubai and the Northern Emirates, as well as Cadillac in UAE, has installed two hydrogen gensets to provide clean power to its electric-vehicle (EV) charging stations. 

 

Using the most advanced technology, known as hydrogen fuel cells, chemical energy is converted to electricity, with zero emissions, zero vibration, and almost zero noise, thus revolutionising how businesses meet their energy requirements.

 

In line with the UAE’s sustainability efforts, Al Ghandi Auto has set a new standard by adopting hydrogen as the fuel that will accelerate the country’s sustainable energy transition.

 

Electrochemical conversion

Al Ghandi Auto’s new hydrogen gensets produce electricity by combining hydrogen and oxygen, with the only byproduct being pure water droplets. This process, known as electrochemical conversion, guarantees that hydrogen gensets release no CO2, toxic fumes, or fine particles into the atmosphere. 

 

With a fast start-up time, as well as simple and secure operation, hydrogen gensets enable the production of electricity on demand, offering a reliable and efficient power source for the company’s electric vehicles charging needs. Al Ghandi Auto estimates that using these two hydrogen gensets instead of two diesel generators will reduce CO2 emissions by approximately 30 tonnes per year, which is equivalent to planting 1,300 trees. 

 

Mark Jenkins, CEO of Al Ghandi Auto Group, said: “The successful installation and operation of two hydrogen gensets demonstrates our unwavering commitment towards local and global community. Al Ghandi Auto is completely aligned with our leadership's goals for the UAE's sustainable development and is already making strides to secure a better tomorrow for future generations.”

 

Al Ghandi Auto is also in the process of installing solar panels to the company’s stockyard. The facility's operations will then be powered primarily by solar energy, with hydrogen gensets serving as a backup. 

-- TradeArabia News Service