Hydrogen Power Generation
Planning Ahead, Exploring Hydrogen Power Together.
For over 40 years, Caterpillar has led the way in hydrogen blend technology. Our generator sets provide powerful alternatives to traditional fuels, helping you meet operational goals with advanced hydrogen solutions.
Why Hydrogen?
- Hydrogen – a clean, colorless, and energy-dense gas – is the most abundant element in the universe and can be produced from water or fossil fuels.
- As global electricity demand is expected to rise over 50% by 2050 and the energy landscape continues to evolve, hydrogen is gaining traction as a flexible fuel to reduce GHG emissions.
- It enables long-duration storage, supports grid stability, and powers heavy-duty transport, bridging the gap between intermittent supply and growing demand.
How Can Hydrogen Improve My Operations?
- Produces significantly less NOx and GHG emissions.
- Hydrogen can be blended into natural gas with the proper configurations to help reduce on-site emissions.
- Versatile applications in transportation, industrial, and power generation.
How Is Caterpillar Advancing Hydrogen Solutions?
Caterpillar’s gensets are engineered to use hydrogen for flexible and efficient power, helping customers meet their sustainability goals.
Caterpillar's Hydrogen Capabilities:
- Hydrogen retrofit kits available for current gensets
- Cat® gensets operate on natural gas mixed with up to 25% hydrogen for a wide range of applications.
- The G3516H gas genset runs on 100% hydrogen, delivering continuous power.
Exploring Hydrogen Powered Solutions with District Energy St. Paul
See how the hydrogen-fueled CHP system was tested with the support of the U.S. Department of Energy and showcased at District Energy St. Paul and what it could mean for the future of energy.
Power Forward with Hydrogen-Ready Technology
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- Gas Standby Rating
- 750 ekW @ 0.8pf
- 750 ekW @ 0.8pf
- Fuel Type
- Natural Gas, Hydrogen Blend (up to 5%)
- Natural Gas, Hydrogen Blend (up to 5%)
- Emissions/Fuel Strategy
- U.S. EPA Certified for Non-Emergency Stationary Genset
- U.S. EPA Certified for Non-Emergency Stationary Genset
G3512 with FAST RESPONSE
Caterpillar is leading the power generation marketplace with Fast Response generator sets engineered to deliver unmatched performance, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.
Learn More- Gas Standby Rating
- 1000 ekW @ 0.8pf
- 1000 ekW @ 0.8pf
- Fuel Type
- Natural Gas, Hydrogen Blend (up to 5%)
- Natural Gas, Hydrogen Blend (up to 5%)
- Emissions/Fuel Strategy
- U.S. EPA Certified for Non-Emergency Stationary Genset
- U.S. EPA Certified for Non-Emergency Stationary Genset
G3512 with FAST RESPONSE
Caterpillar is leading the power generation marketplace with Fast Response generator sets engineered to deliver unmatched performance, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.
Learn More- Gas Standby Rating
- 1500 ekW @ 0.8pf
- 1500 ekW @ 0.8pf
- Fuel Type
- Natural Gas, Hydrogen Blend (up to 5%)
- Natural Gas, Hydrogen Blend (up to 5%)
- Emissions/Fuel Strategy
- U.S. EPA Stationary Non-Emergency Certified
- U.S. EPA Stationary Non-Emergency Certified
G3516 with FAST RESPONSE
Caterpillar is leading the power generation marketplace with Fast Response generator sets engineered to deliver unmatched performance, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.
Learn More- Gas Standby Rating
- 2000 ekW @ 0.8pf
- 2000 ekW @ 0.8pf
- Fuel Type
- Natural Gas, Hydrogen Blend (up to 5%)
- Natural Gas, Hydrogen Blend (up to 5%)
- Emissions/Fuel Strategy
- U.S. EPA Stationary Non-Emergency Certified
- U.S. EPA Stationary Non-Emergency Certified
G3520 with FAST RESPONSE
Caterpillar is leading the power generation marketplace with Fast Response generator sets engineered to deliver unmatched performance, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.
Learn More
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Hydrogen’s True Colors: A Key to Defining Carbon Intensity
Often referred to as a “clean-burning” fuel, hydrogen is the most abundant chemical substance in the universe because its combustion generates near-zero greenhouse gas emissions at the tailpipe. It’s also colorless, odorless and burns with a near-invisible flame. So why does nearly every Google search or news story about hydrogen turn up terms like “green,” “blue” and even “pink”?
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