This year’s NWG Innovation Festival was more than just an event, it was a bold statement about the future of clean energy. Held at Newcastle Racecourse, the festival brought together forward-thinking organisations tackling some of the biggest challenges in water, energy, and climate. For GeoPura, it was the perfect stage to demonstrate what’s possible when hydrogen power meets real-world demand.
Replacing Diesel, Raising Standards
This year, GeoPura powered the festival using four Hydrogen Power Units (HPUs), eliminating the need for seven diesel generators. That’s a major step toward cleaner, quieter, and more sustainable live events.
Across the week, our HPUs provided reliable, off-grid and backup power for festival infrastructure including the main stage, catering, lighting and EV charging facilities. In a showcase of what we do best: delivering zero-emission, drop-in power solutions that outperform traditional diesel.
Demonstrating Hydrogen Power in Action
Throughout the week, we offered guided tours and demonstrations of our operational HPUs on site. Visitors were able to learn more about the technology behind our clean energy systems, understand how hydrogen fuel cells operate in live environments, and ask questions directly to our team.
From sustainability officers and utility professionals to students and public sector stakeholders, the tours provided a practical insight into how hydrogen can be deployed reliably, safely, and at scale.
Collaborating to Accelerate Change
Our team also joined innovation sprints led by Northumbrian Water Group and Siemens, contributing to workshops focused on building more resilient, sustainable utilities. It’s part of our mission to not just supply green energy but to collaborate across sectors to accelerate decarbonisation at scale.
On Show in the Grandstand
At the heart of the festival, we were proud to exhibit in the Grandstand, where thousands of visitors stopped by to learn more about hydrogen power. Our stand sparked important conversations about the transition away from fossil fuels and what it means for businesses today.
Why It Matters
Fossil fuelled power still dominates in construction, events, broadcast, and beyond. But GeoPura is proving there’s an alternative, cleaner, healthier way. By deploying hydrogen power at live festivals, on remote film sets, and active construction sites, we’re not talking about the future we’re delivering it now.
Every generator we replace cuts carbon emissions, reduces noise pollution, and improves local air quality. Unlike fossil fuel generators, the HPU’s only by-products are water and heat, making it a completely clean power source. And not just any water, as you’ll see in this video from Northumbria Water Group it’s pure enough to drink.
Ready to Replace Diesel?
If you’re organising an event, running a construction site, or looking to reduce emissions on set, talk to us. Our zero-emission Hydrogen Power Units are available now.
Get in touch to explore how hydrogen can power your next project.
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