Israel’s first hospital hydrogen backup power solution is a lifesaver
An ABB case study
ABB has collaborated with fuel cell manufacturer GenCell to install a unique hydrogen-based UPS system at the Hillel Yaffe Medical Center in Israel. The breakthrough fuel cell backup technology is a first for an Israeli hospital, with the innovative solution guaranteed to keep the power on 24/7 for critical, life-saving equipment and procedures.
Located in Hadera, the Hillel Yaffe Medical Center serves a population of 450,000, and the UPS system will not only keep patients safe and ensure continuity of care, but the use of hydrogen will also reduce the hospital’s environmental impact and cut operating costs by hundreds of thousands of dollars. Hillel Yaffe is already respected globally for its progressive approach to sustainability — it was the first hospital in Israel to be granted the "Green Label" certificate from the Standards Institution of Israel and the Environment Ministry.