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23 August 2023
Nel Hydrogen – The First ULC
Certified Hydrogen Fueling Station
Nel Hydrogen – The first ULC certified hydrogen
fueling station.
Charting a historic first in the hydrogen fueling
industry, Nel has achieved a pioneering milestone by securing the
world’s first Underwriters Laboratories Canada (ULC) certification for
a hydrogen fueling station, setting a new industry benchmark for
safety, quality, and performance.
Underwriters Laboratories Canada (ULC), an
independent, nongovernmental organization accredited by the Standards
Council of Canada (SCC), is a globally recognized authority in product
safety and quality certification. Known for its comprehensive and
stringent requirements, a ULC certification is widely considered a
hallmark of superior quality, much like its American counterpart, UL.
Achieving the ULC certification, we announce a
pioneering achievement that distinctly positions Nel at the forefront
of the Hydrogen Refueling Station (HRS) industry – the acquisition of
the world’s first ULC certification for a hydrogen fueling station.
Michael
Stefan, Senior Director Product Management said:
Our pioneering efforts are geared
towards driving industry-wide improvements, fostering trust with our
customers, and fortifying our position as a global leader in
hydrogen fueling solutions.
“In the immediate future, this ULC certification
offers Nel a significant advantage in the marketplace. But beyond
that, our pioneering efforts are geared towards driving industry-wide
improvements, fostering trust with our customers, and fortifying our
position as a global leader in hydrogen fueling solutions. This ULC
certification serves as a testament to Nel’s commitment to safety,
quality, and continuous innovation,” says Michael Stefan, Senior
Director Product Management.
ULC, a widely accepted regulator primarily in the
U.S. and Canada, develops rigorous industry standards that products
must meet to ensure safety and quality. A ULC certification is not
simply a validation, but an endorsement that a product has passed an
array of thorough tests and assessments, meeting a complex set of
standards.
An
unparalleled feat
Ulrich
Schöler, Project Manager, Projects & Product Development
said:
By obtaining the first-ever ULC
certification for a hydrogen fueling station, Nel has achieved an
unparalleled feat.
“This game-changing accomplishment signifies that
our hydrogen station conforms to the high standards of safety,
quality, and performance set by ULC.”
The ULC certification has some additional and
more extensive requirements compared to the UL, and is often viewed as
being something between UL and CE marking in terms of complexity and
the breadth of product areas it covers.
While other standards can be used for compliance
with the Canadian market for Hydrogen Refueling
Stations (HRS), ULC is globally recognized and commonly required
to demonstrate compliance. With this milestone, Nel has not just
established itself as a pioneer, but also set a precedent for the
Canadian HRS industry.
“As the first and, so far, the only HRS operator
to demonstrate ULC compliance, we hope this achievement will encourage
the Canadian HRS industry to coalesce around a standard certification.
By leading the charge in this space, we aim to inspire a more uniform
and stringent adherence to safety and quality regulations, ultimately
raising the bar for the entire industry,” Schöler concludes.
Green Play Ammonia™, Yielder® NFuel Energy.
Spokane, Washington. 99212
509 995 1879
Cell, Pacific Time Zone.
General office:
509-254
6854
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Ave.
Spokane, WA 99212
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