NEWS RELEASE
17 April 2015
Issue no 495
BOC and TCP combine forces to develop world first in
lighting
BOC, the UK & Ireland’s largest supplier of industrial gases and related equipment,
has partnered with Taylor Construction Plant Ltd (TCP) to develop the world’s first
low energy LED, hydrogen fuel cell powered lighting tower. Powered by BOC’s
HYMERA fuel cell technology, the Ecolite-H2 tower provides - at point of delivery carbon-free, emission-free and noise-free lighting. The award-winning* Ecolite-H2
lighting tower incorporates BOC’s innovative GENIE lightweight hydrogen cylinder
and is fully autonomous, with a run time of between 50 and 750 hours depending
upon fuel cylinder configuration and features dusk to dawn auto switching.
With no internal combustion engine or harmful emissions, Ecolite-H2 can be used in
areas where emissions from diesel or petrol engines are an issue. This makes
Ecolite-H2 suitable for locations where traditional lighting towers cannot be used. It is
also ideal for environmentally sensitive areas where there must be zero risk of
contamination. The Ecolite-H2 tower is designed to take two GENIE hydrogen
cylinders, offering ease of handling and long runtimes, and operates as a battery
hybrid.
The Ecolite-H2 lighting tower is a world first
BOC’s HYMERA fuel cell produces energy by combining hydrogen with oxygen (from
the atmosphere) to produce electricity and water. There are no carbon or particulate
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emissions as would be the case with a conventional diesel powered generator. In
addition, the process is virtually silent which is important for work at night, in built-up
areas and enclosed spaces.
Another major benefit of the Ecolite-H2 is that it is engineered using today’s highefficiency technologies including the low-energy LED lighting from Prismalence. As
we achieve ever-reducing lighting loads through the use of the innovative lighting
technology loads what would be unsuitable for even the smallest diesel generator to
support can be cost effectively run on the HYMERA.
Features of the Ecolite-H2 lighting tower include:
· Operational in enclosed ventilated places
· Low energy LED lighting
· Fully autonomous run time between 25 to 750 hours*
· Automated with dusk to dawn auto switching
· Reduced light pollution
· Controllable light patterns
· Fully integrated GENIE cylinder
· Reduced built environment impact.
The Ecolite-H2 is also compliant with the requirements under Section 61 relating to
pollution, including light and noise pollution, ground contamination.
Nathan Palmer, BOC Director of Bulk and Packaged Gases, commented: “BOC is
committed to hydrogen as a fuel and the launch of the Ecolite-H2 tower proves that
this is not just something for the future but is a deliverable today. Our partnership
with TCP is an exciting venture that will enable both companies to accelerate the use
of fuel cells and hydrogen within the construction, rail and many other industries.”
Andrew Barker, TCP’s Managing Director added “TCP is proud to be playing our part
in the development and use of hydrogen as a 'Clean Fuel' and is committed to seeing
an early adoption of this hydrogen economy across a wide range of industries –
particularly within the built environment".
The Ecolite-H2 Tower brings together ground-breaking technologies from both BOC
and TCP and is part of a range of temporary lighting equipment available to the rental
sector as well as directly to end-users.
*The Ecolite H2 won first place in the 2013 Skanksa Supply Chain Green Solution awards.
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Railtex, 12th to 14th May 2015
The Ecolite H2 will be on show at BOC and TCP’s joint stand at Railtex
(www.railtex.co.uk/) at the NEC, Birmingham on 12th to 14th May. Come and visit us
on stand UP90 or call Mark Griffin on mob: 07585 966921 to discuss your
requirements.
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Notes to editors
For a high resolution version of the image or for more information, contact: Debbie
Gaskell, Media Relations Manager, BOC: Tel: 01483 244515. Email:
debbie.gaskell@boc.com
About Taylor Construction Plant Ltd (TCP)
With headquarters based for almost 25 years near the historic Essex town of Maldon, Taylor
Construction Plant Ltd (TCP) occupies a purpose-built complex of offices, workshop facilities
and warehousing. From depots in Coventry, Essex, Exeter and Leeds, TCP is able to supply
coverage nationwide and continues to supply the UK with exceptional and innovative
construction and compaction equipment. The company's extensive and expanding range
includes compaction rollers and plates from manufacturers including Rammax, Wacker
Neuson and Hamm. TCP has a strong focus on remote control compaction equipment which
eliminates the operator's exposure to hand/arm vibration (HAV). The Ecolite lighting range is
designed and built by TCP in the UK, this award winning product is available for both Rental
and Sale from any of our UK depots, export sales are all handled through the Maldon Head
Office.Taylor Construction Plant Ltd is committed to providing the UK and overseas with
innovation and quality, affording value for money, as well as unique and pioneering products.
For more information visit www tcp.eu.com
About BOC
BOC is an industrial, medical and special gases provider and a member of The Linde Group.
It supplies compressed, bulk and pipeline gases, chemicals, engineering solutions and
equipment and is pioneering healthcare innovations and clean energy technologies including
carbon capture and storage. For more than a century its gases and expertise have
contributed to advances in many areas of everyday life, and industries including steelmaking,
refining, chemical processing, environmental protection, wastewater treatment, welding and
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cutting, food processing and distribution, glass production, electronics and healthcare. For
more information visit: For more information visit: www.BOConline.co.uk
About The Linde Group
In the 2014 financial year, The Linde Group generated revenue of EUR 17.047 bn, making it
the largest gases and engineering company in the world with approximately 65,500
employees working in more than 100 countries worldwide. The strategy of The Linde Group is
geared towards long-term profitable growth and focuses on the expansion of its international
business with forward-looking products and services. Linde acts responsibly towards its
shareholders, business partners, employees, society and the environment – in every one of
its business areas, regions and locations across the globe. The company is committed to
technologies and products that unite the goals of customer value and sustainable
development. For more information, see The Linde Group online at www.linde.com
Under the ‘Clean Technology by Linde’ label, the company offers a wide range of products
and technologies that help to render renewable energy sources financially viable, and
significantly slow down the depletion of fossil resources or reduce the level of CO2 emitted.
This ranges from specialty gases for solar module manufacturing, industrial-scale CO2
separation and application technologies to alternative fuels and energy carriers such as
liquefied natural gas (LNG) and hydrogen. For more information, go to
http://www.linde.com/cleantechnology
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