Renewable Hydrogen and Hydrogen Blends
As the global climate changes, more companies are turning to sustainable solutions to help lower their carbon footprint. Renewable hydrogen and hydrogen blends are among several alternative fuels companies are considering as they work toward their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals. To meet the growing demand for renewable power sources, Caterpillar has added three new generator sets capable of running on hydrogen fuel.
Expanded Lineup of Hydrogen-Fueled Generator Sets
Cat® Generator Sets With Hydrogen Blending Capabilities
Cat® generator sets across the entire G3500 engine platform may now be configured to enable operation on natural gas blended with up to 25% hydrogen for 50 or 60 Hz continuous, prime, and load management applications.
- Providing minimal impact on operations
- Safe operation
- High efficiency and lower greenhouse gas emissions
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- Continuous Rating
- 1515 ekW / 1505 ekW @1.0pf
- 1515 ekW / 1505 ekW @1.0pf
- Fuel Type
- Natural Gas, Hydrogen Blend (up to 25%)
- Natural Gas, Hydrogen Blend (up to 25%)
- Maximum Electrical Efficiency
- 44.90%
- 44.90%
G3512H
From natural gas to biogas, coal mine gases, or hydrogen fuel blends to support combined heat and power (CHP), emergency power, and local grid support applications, Caterpillar has a wide range of reliable gas power solutions.
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- 2027 / 2007 ekW @ 1.0pf
- 2027 / 2007 ekW @ 1.0pf
- Fuel Type
- Natural Gas, Hydrogen Blend (up to 25%)
- Natural Gas, Hydrogen Blend (up to 25%)
- Maximum Electrical Efficiency
- 45.30%
- 45.30%
G3516H
From natural gas to biogas, coal mine gases, or hydrogen fuel blends to support combined heat and power (CHP), emergency power, and local grid support applications, Caterpillar has a wide range of reliable gas power solutions.
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- 2519 / 2500 ekW @ 1.0pf
- 2519 / 2500 ekW @ 1.0pf
- Fuel Type
- Natural Gas, Hydrogen Blend (up to 25%)
- Natural Gas, Hydrogen Blend (up to 25%)
- Maximum Electrical Efficiency
- 45.30%
- 45.30%
G3520H
From natural gas to biogas, coal mine gases, or hydrogen fuel blends to support combined heat and power (CHP), emergency power, and local grid support applications, Caterpillar has a wide range of reliable gas power solutions.
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Can my existing generator set run on Hydrogen?
Caterpillar will offer retrofit kits later this year to provide blending capabilities of up to 25% hydrogen for select power nodes built on the G3500H engine platform that are already deployed in the field.
35 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE DEVELOPING HYDROGEN TECHNOLOGIES
Caterpillar has years of experience conducting research on alternative fuels like hydrogen blends and 100% hydrogen in reciprocating engines and developing hydrogen technologies. Generator sets across the G3500 platform may now be configured to operate on natural gas blended with up to 25% hydrogen for 50- or 60-Hz continuous, prime, and load management applications. Three new hydrogen-capable models include the G3512H rated at 1515 kW, the G3516H offering 2027 kW, and the G3520H listed at 2519 kW.
The expanded portfolio of hydrogen-fueled generator sets is safe to operate and has the same long maintenance interval as natural gas powered assets. Because hydrogen is a clean-burning fuel, highly efficient hydrogen-fueled generator sets have lower emissions and help achieve decarbonization goals. With options to configure existing assets for natural-gas pipeline blending today, users can prepare to meet the changing fuel requirements of the future.
Cutting-Edge Development of Hydrogen-Fueled Power Solutions
Caterpillar continues to improve the performance of hydrogen-fueled power technologies with minimal impacts on maintenance costs and schedules, availability, and operations.
When it comes to hydrogen fuel, our goals include:
- Continuing to offer engines capable of running on hydrogen blends
- Designing products that can run on 100% hydrogen fuel
- Assisting our customers with navigating the multiple factors that influence hydrogen accessibility (i.e., infrastructure, cost, regulations, storage, policies and incentives, etc.)
- Leading the industry in research on sustainable renewable fuels
- Engineering products able to run on a blend of natural gas and 25% hydrogen fuel to prepare for more blended pipeline natural gas usage in the future
- Helping customers reduce greenhouse gas emissions
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CAT PRODUCTS WITH HYDROGEN BLENDING CAPABILITIES
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- Continuous Rating
- 400 ekW @1.0pf
- 400 ekW @1.0pf
- Fuel Type
- Natural Gas, Biogas, Coal Gas, Hydrogen Blend (up to 25%)
- Natural Gas, Biogas, Coal Gas, Hydrogen Blend (up to 25%)
- Maximum Electrical Efficiency
- 43.1% / 42.1%
- 43.1% / 42.1%
CG132B-8
The Cat CG132B family of gas engines are perfectly tailored to the challenges of the power plant in an age of global value chains.
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- 600 kW @1.0pf
- 600 kW @1.0pf
- Fuel Type
- Natural Gas, Biogas, Hydrogen Blend (up to 25%)
- Natural Gas, Biogas, Hydrogen Blend (up to 25%)
- Maximum Electrical Efficiency
- 43.3% / 42.4%
- 43.3% / 42.4%
CG132B-12
The Cat CG132B family of gas engines are perfectly tailored to the challenges of the power plant in an age of global value chains.
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- 800 kW @1.0pf
- 800 kW @1.0pf
- Fuel Type
- Natural Gas, Biogas, Hydrogen Blend (up to 25%)
- Natural Gas, Biogas, Hydrogen Blend (up to 25%)
- Maximum Electrical Efficiency
- 43.5% / 42.6%
- 43.5% / 42.6%
CG132B-16
The Cat CG132B family of gas engines are perfectly tailored to the challenges of the power plant in an age of global value chains.
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- 1000 ekW @1.0pf
- 1000 ekW @1.0pf
- Fuel Type
- Natural Gas, Hydrogen Blend (up to 25%)
- Natural Gas, Hydrogen Blend (up to 25%)
- Maximum Electrical Efficiency
- 41.50%
- 41.50%
CG132B-16
The Cat CG132B family of gas engines are perfectly tailored to the challenges of the power plant in an age of global value chains.
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- 2300 ekW @1.0pf
- 2300 ekW @1.0pf
- Fuel Type
- Natural Gas, Biogas, Coal Gas, Hydrogen Blend (up to 25%)
- Natural Gas, Biogas, Coal Gas, Hydrogen Blend (up to 25%)
- Maximum Electrical Efficiency
- 45.00%
- 45.00%
CG170B-20
State-of-the-art components providing more power: the compact design, a focus on a wide range of applications and highest efficiency values of its class make sure of that. Managed by a smart and secure control system, the new CG170B series offers the optimal balance between profitability and reliability.
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- 2519 / 2500 ekW @ 1.0pf
- 2519 / 2500 ekW @ 1.0pf
- Fuel Type
- Natural Gas, Hydrogen Blend (up to 25%)
- Natural Gas, Hydrogen Blend (up to 25%)
- Maximum Electrical Efficiency
- 45.30%
- 45.30%
G3520H
From natural gas to biogas, coal mine gases, or hydrogen fuel blends to support combined heat and power (CHP), emergency power, and local grid support applications, Caterpillar has a wide range of reliable gas power solutions.
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- 3333 / 3000 ekW @1.0pf
- 3333 / 3000 ekW @1.0pf
- Fuel Type
- Natural Gas, Coal Gas, Hydrogen Blend (up to 25%)
- Natural Gas, Coal Gas, Hydrogen Blend (up to 25%)
- Maximum Electrical Efficiency
- 43.90%
- 43.90%
CG260-12
From natural gas-fueled combined heat and power (CHP) systems and emergency power for facilities, to renewable biogas energy to support the local grid, or electricity generated from coal mine gases, Caterpillar has a wide range of reliable gas power solutions.
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- 4300 / 4000 ekW @1.0pf
- 4300 / 4000 ekW @1.0pf
- Fuel Type
- Natural Gas, Biogas, Coal Gas, Associated Gas, Synthesis Gas, Hydrogen Blend (to 25%)
- Natural Gas, Biogas, Coal Gas, Associated Gas, Synthesis Gas, Hydrogen Blend (to 25%)
- Maximum Electrical Efficiency
- 44.1 / 43.8%
- 44.1 / 43.8%
CG260-16
From natural gas-fueled combined heat and power (CHP) systems and emergency power for facilities, to renewable biogas energy to support the local grid, or electricity generated from coal mine gases, Caterpillar has a wide range of reliable gas power solutions.
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- 4500 / 4050 ekW @1.0pf
- 4500 / 4050 ekW @1.0pf
- Fuel Type
- Natural Gas, Hydrogen Blend (up to 25%)
- Natural Gas, Hydrogen Blend (up to 25%)
- Maximum Electrical Efficiency
- 44.60 / 44.3%
- 44.60 / 44.3%
CG260-16
From natural gas-fueled combined heat and power (CHP) systems and emergency power for facilities, to renewable biogas energy to support the local grid, or electricity generated from coal mine gases, Caterpillar has a wide range of reliable gas power solutions.
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