Two hydrogen refueling stations in the Lasnamäe district of Tallinn are expected to start operating at the end of summer.
The facilities are being built by fuel retailer Alexela and energy company Utilitas, backed by €5 million in state support, and are also intended as a test bed for hydrogen’s future in Estonia as a fuel source.
Around 30 hydrogen-fueled taxis operating under the Bolt brand will be the first customers of the filling stations once online, though, Artur Dianov, head of future fuels at Alexela, said, there are other interested parties as well.
“In the first phase for sure public transport vehicles, specifically the taxi fleet, will be a key customer. We have had and are continuing negotiations with the initial applicants, with partners. It seems there is a strong number of enthusiasts in Estonia who want to drive hydrogen vehicles,” Dianov said.
One of the stations will be located in Väo, where hydrogen itself is also produced, while Alexela is installing the other on Peterburi tee at an existing filling station site.
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