Newcastle, UK — This year’s NWG Innovation Festival, held at Newcastle Racecourse, witnessed a pioneering leap in clean energy solutions as GeoPura powered the entire event using Hydrogen Power Units (HPUs). Replacing the need for traditional diesel generators, the deployment of four HPUs showcased the potential of zero-emission hydrogen energy at large-scale, off-grid events.
Over the course of the week, GeoPura’s HPUs provided uninterrupted power to essential festival operations including the main stage, catering, lighting, and even EV charging stations — all without the noise, fumes, or emissions of diesel. The move effectively replaced seven diesel generators, drastically reducing the event’s carbon footprint and setting a new standard for sustainable live events.
To give attendees a hands-on experience, GeoPura conducted guided tours and live demonstrations of the operational HPUs. From students and sustainability experts to public sector representatives, visitors gained a practical understanding of how hydrogen fuel cells operate in real-world conditions and how scalable these solutions can be.
GeoPura also participated in innovation sprints led by Northumbrian Water Group (NWG) and Siemens, contributing to vital discussions on the future of sustainable utilities and infrastructure. These workshops emphasized collaboration as a key to accelerating large-scale decarbonisation.
Inside the festival’s Grandstand, GeoPura’s exhibit drew thousands of visitors who engaged in insightful conversations about the urgency of moving away from fossil fuels. Their stand not only sparked curiosity but served as an educational platform for how clean hydrogen power can be a game-changer in sectors like events, construction, broadcasting, and emergency response.
The impact? Every diesel generator replaced by a GeoPura HPU helps cut carbon emissions, eliminate noise pollution, and improve air quality. Unlike fossil-fueled generators, HPUs emit only water and heat — with the water being so pure, it’s actually drinkable, as highlighted by Northumbrian Water Group.
GeoPura’s real-world deployment at the NWG Innovation Festival is more than a demonstration — it’s a bold declaration: the future of clean, reliable, off-grid power is here.
