Solaris received an order for hydrogen buses from MZK Konin

Solaris Bus & Coach will deliver five articulated Urbino 18 hydrogen buses to Konin, marking the model's debut in Poland.

Bolechowo-Osiedle, Poland- Solaris Bus & Coach sp. z o.o., a manufacturer of city and intercity buses in Europe, Solaris Bus & Coach has signed a contract with Miejski Zakład Komunikacji w Koninie sp. z o.o., (MZK Konin), a tranportation company, for the delivery of five Urbino 18 hydrogen buses, which will be integrated into the city's fleet by 2026. This investment reflects Konin's ongoing commitment to zero-emission hydrogen technology in public transport. In 2022, Solaris supplied the operator with the first hydrogen bus in Poland, an Urbino 12 model. Now, MZK Konin has opted to purchase five articulated versions of the Urbino 18 from Solaris.

Mr. Mateusz Figaszewski, Institutional Partnerships & External Relations Director at Solaris Bus & Coach, said, “At Solaris, our mission is to advance sustainable urban mobility, and it is exciting to see Konin investing in zero-emission technology. We’re proud to see the hydrogen-powered Solaris bus as part of this transformative journey, bringing comfort to passengers and cleaner air to the city.”

MZK Konin has ordered 18-meter Solaris hydrogen buses equipped with a 100 kW fuel cell, eight composite tanks storing 50 kg of hydrogen, and Solaris High Power batteries to support peak electricity demand. The buses feature a 240 kW traction motor and offer zero-emission operation, contributing to improved air quality. With a range of over 600 km, high passenger capacity, and short refuelling times, Solaris has delivered 370 hydrogen buses to 31 cities across Europe. The Polish market is also embracing hydrogen technology, with Urbino hydrogen buses in operation in Lublin, Poznan, Walbrzych, and Konin.

The purchase of hydrogen buses by MZK Konin is part of a larger regional project for low-emission public transport. Funded 90% by the National Fund for Environmental Protection and Water Management (NFOŚiGW), the project includes a new bus depot, a transfer hub at the railway station, and an expanded intelligent traffic management system for the city.