Talking about our generation
JCB’s first hydrogen-powered generator hits the market, showing the potential for clean power without compromise.
World-class innovation has just become a commercial reality. The G60RS H, JCB’s first hydrogen-powered generator, is now available on the market for customers looking to decarbonise their operations without sacrificing performance.
It’s a landmark product. Not only is it JCB’s first hydrogen-powered machine available to buy, it’s also a glimpse into the future of zero carbon worksites. It highlights how the JCB hydrogen generator delivers the same power, performance, and efficiency as its diesel equivalent – but without the CO.
And with JCB Powertrain already providing its diesel engines to multiple OEM genset manufacturers, there is huge potential scope for the new hydrogen engine to make a major impact in the power generation sector.
Making microgrids
At the heart of the landmark G60RS H is JCB’s pioneering hydrogen combustion engine, designed and built in the UK as part of a £100 million programme to provide practical, zero-carbon alternatives to diesel. The hydrogen generator works in tandem with JCB’s three-phase Powerpack to effectively create on-site ‘microgrids’ utilising both battery-electric and hydrogen combustion technology.
This isn’t just a concept. The system is designed for real worksite demands. With energy supplied to the Powerpack from renewable sources, the generator, powered by hydrogen, effectively becomes a battery charger, only running for short periods when the battery needs topping up, or at peak load points. This reduces fuel consumption and offers long periods of silent or quiet hours operation.
Tom Beamish, Advanced Projects Deployment Manager at JCB, explained the product’s potential: “This is a huge step forward for clean power in construction. The G60RS H proves that hydrogen combustion engines can deliver the same performance on-site as our customers expect from their traditional systems, while cutting carbon emissions.
“One of the most exciting aspects is its versatility. It can operate anywhere a diesel genset would, but without the carbon footprint. It means worksites can move away from fossil fuels without needing to compromise. It’s the future of worksite power.”
Leading the charge
That future includes power for everything from lighting towers and welfare units to full site operations. It can be operated, installed and maintained just like a diesel genset - making it easy for customers to integrate hydrogen power without making major changes.
These generators are proof that JCB’s hydrogen combustion engine is ready to perform. Hydrogen powered generators represent a real opportunity to rethink how work sites are powered, offering a cost-effective, zero-carbon, off-grid energy source. And with JCB's hydrogen engine soon available to global OEM genset manufacturers, that opportunity starts now.
When it comes to cleaner power, JCB is leading the charge.
G60RS H
JCB’s innovation is here, whether you’re looking for a generator hybrid or to push your site further towards carbon net-zero.
Hydrogen. Welcome to the new normal
Hydrogen power has arrived, and it’s working on real-world construction sites today. This is not a prototype project or technology demonstrator – JCB’s hydrogen powered machines are in series production and available to order now.
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