UK Ministry of Defence (MOD)

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Government department responsible for implementing the defence policy of the UK and managing the Armed Forces

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Often mentioned with · Technologies

Battery‑supported microgrids for EV charging

The RAF deployment uses microgrids that integrate hydrogen fuel cell HPUs, battery storage, and in some cases solar PV, to provide self‑contained electricity for electric vehicle (EV) charging and other loads without relying on the main grid. These systems can be transported and installed as modular hubs to support EV fleets or operational equipment at bases and temporary sites.

Proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell

The specific type of fuel cell technology supplied by Ballard Power Systems for the buses in Mississauga.

The fuel cell vehicles are powered by hydrogen.

Often mentioned with · Locations

England (RAF sites including previously trialled locations such as RAF Leeming; specific bases for the six‑unit rollout not fully disclosed)

England (RAF sites including previously trialled locations such as RAF Leeming; specific bases for the six‑unit rollout not fully disclosed)

Often mentioned with · Projects

RAF Hydrogen Power Unit Deployment

Deployment of six hydrogen fuel-cell- and battery-based power units supplied by GeoPura to replace diesel generators at UK Royal Air Force sites, supporting EV charging, ground operations and off-grid resilience.

Often mentioned with · Facilities

Often mentioned with · Research studies

HYDROGEN AS A MILITARY FUEL

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GeoPura to Deliver Six Zero-Emission HPUs to UK RAF

3 months 2 days ago

The UK Ministry of Defence oversees defence strategy, procurement and the armed forces, including the RAF.[6][10] In recent years the MOD has adopted decarbonisation and energy resilience as explicit objectives, publishing a Defence Aviation Net Zero Strategy that outlines mitigation options and pathways to reduce emis

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