The European Commission’s “Fit for 55” package forecasts a significant increase in hydrogen refuelling 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 refuelling stations in the Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Regulation (AFIR – REGULATION (EU) 2023/1804) since 13.04.2024:

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.

1. 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.
   
   
2. On-site testing of the installed system in the Site Acceptance Test (SAT). The CEP is happy to provide a template for free use.
   

1. Hydrogen quality analysis and detailed examination for impurities including measured contamination values.
   EN 17124

Additional information: For H70 (700 bar) and H35 (350 bar) refuelling stations, a dispensing valve with interface communication is mandatory (EN17127 requirement). Infrared communication in accordance with SAE J2799 is the communication interface accepted by vehicle manufacturers, which optimises the refuelling process. The aim is to achieve a fill level of 95-100% (SOC) in order to enable maximum range.
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(Note: ISO 19880-1 and EN 17127 refer indirectly to this standard; SAE J2601:2010 has been withdrawn).

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