Solaris Bus & Coach has been contracted by MZK Konin to supply five articulated hydrogen-powered buses in Konin, Poland.
This delivery, scheduled for 2026, will mark the Polish debut of the award-winning Solaris Urbino 18 hydrogen model.
The new order follows Konin’s adoption of hydrogen technology in 2022, when the city introduced Poland’s first hydrogen-powered public transport vehicle with the Solaris Urbino 12 hydrogen.
The Solaris Urbino 18 hydrogen buses feature an advanced hydrogen fuel system, including a 100 kW hydrogen fuel cell, eight composite tanks storing 50 kg of hydrogen at 350 bar, and Solaris High Power batteries to assist during peak electricity demand.
A 240 kW electric traction motor drives the vehicle, offering a range of over 600 kilometres under standardised eSORT tests.
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.
The buses offer high passenger capacity and a short refuelling time, making them ideal for urban routes.
The purchase is part of a broader regional initiative to modernise Konin’s public transport system. Supported by the National Fund for Environmental Protection and Water Management (NFOŚiGW), the project covers 90% of the funding and includes infrastructure improvements such as a new bus depot, a transfer hub at the railway station, and an upgraded traffic management system.
