The European Commission’s “Fit for 55” package forecasts a significant increase in hydrogen filling stations in Europe, underlining the urgency of uniform standards and regulations. The focus here is on the requirements for the vehicle interface for the current and future expansion of the hydrogen filling station infrastructure.
As a foundation for safe and compatible hydrogen refueling, the EU has already defined binding requirements for new or renewed hydrogen refueling stations in the Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Regulation (AFIR – REGULATION (EU) 2023/1804) since 13.04.2024:
- EN 17124 for hydrogen quality
- EN 17127 for general filling station specifications and refueling protocols
- EN ISO 17268 for connecting devices
As an expert body for hydrogen mobility, the Clean Energy Partnership (CEP) would like to point out that the following documents must be submitted to the relevant certifiers. We are happy to provide a list of qualified companies that have been trained by the CEP.
- Quality testing at the manufacturer’s premises by means of a Factory Acceptance Test (FAT). Examples are listed in Annex C of ISO 19880-1 and further CEP guidelines and notes on the interpretation of the text are available.
700 bar, FAT guidelines | 350 bar, FAT guidelines - On-site testing of the installed system in the Site Acceptance Test (SAT). The CEP is happy to provide a template for free use.
LD 700 bar, <10 kg H2 SAT template | HD 350 & 700 bar, SAT template - Hydrogen quality analysis and detailed analysis for impurities including measured contamination values.
EN 17124
Additional information: For H70 (700 bar) and H35 (350 bar) filling stations, a nozzle with interface communication is mandatory (EN17127 requirement). Infrared communication in accordance with SAE J2799 is the communication interface accepted by vehicle manufacturers, which optimizes the refuelling process. The aim is to achieve a filling level of 95-100% (SOC) to enable maximum ranges.
(Note: ISO 19880-1 and EN 17127 refer indirectly to this standard; SAE J2601:2010 has been withdrawn).
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