Total Hydrogen Unveils 60kW Hydrogen Generator
The FCBG-H60 uses a Honda fuel cell module and was unveiled at RE+Texas in Houston.
Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Electric Vehicles
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Total Hydrogen Solutions unveiled the 60kW FCBG-H60 hydrogen generator at RE+Texas in Houston. The unit has entered the California Air Resources Board listing and was selected for the CORE subsidy voucher platform.
Why it matters
The generator is designed for sites with insufficient grid coverage that are difficult to electrify, reflecting Honda's investment in fuel cell technology. Its ability to run grid-connected or off-grid could matter for remote and temporary power needs.
The FCBG-H60 has a rated output of 60kW per unit and is equipped with a single Honda fuel cell module. The extraction does not include pricing, efficiency, or field performance figures for the unit.
The players
Total Hydrogen Solutions
A company that develops hydrogen generation equipment and selected Honda US's fuel cell module for its lineup.
Honda US
The U.S. arm of Japanese automaker Honda, whose fuel cell module powers the FCBG-H60.
California Air Resources Board
The California state agency that regulates air quality and maintains the listing that the FCBG-H60 has entered.
The details
The unit uses a standardized modular enclosure with an independent HVAC system and insulated housing, and can be installed on site quickly. It is controlled through a local touchscreen and a cloud-based data dashboard, and a trailer version has been developed for emergency and temporary power. The FCBG-H60 has completed UL 9540A high-temperature overheating risk verification.
Timeline
2026: Planned market launch of the hybrid energy power generation system.
Roadmap
The FCBG-H60's entry into the California Air Resources Board listing and selection for the CORE subsidy platform situates the hydrogen generator within California's existing clean-equipment incentive framework. It reflects the broader push by automakers such as Honda to extend fuel cell technology beyond vehicles into stationary and backup power.
For sites that are hard to connect to the grid, the FCBG-H60 can run either grid-connected or off-grid, offering a possible backup or temporary power option. Eligibility for the CORE subsidy voucher platform could affect the purchase cost for buyers in California.
The takeaway
Hydrogen generation units like the FCBG-H60 are being positioned for sites where grid access is limited, and state subsidy eligibility may shape which buyers can afford them. Readers tracking clean backup power should watch for pricing and the 2026 launch.
Further reading
For broader context on fuel cell power, explore more Electric Vehicles coverage.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Metal.
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