Organization record
Ricardo
Ricardo’s role includes the specification, design, build and testing of a ~500 kW gross, 375 kW net power fuel-cell module (RFC500)
Activity SummaryInitially developed as part of the Sustainable Hydrogen Powered Shipping (sHYpS) Horizon Europe project for the maritime sector
RolesRicardo’s role includes the specification, design, build and testing of a ~500 kW gross, 375 kW net power fuel-cell module (RFC500)
Hydrogen projects
No linked projects in H2Prism.
Company details
HeadquartersShoreham-by-Sea, United Kingdom
Business footprint
AttributesCross-sector, technology agnostic engineering, testing and niche manufacturing delivered as an integrated offering.
Employee Countapproximately 2,600 employees in more than 20 countries
Industry Classificationstrategic, environmental, and engineering consulting company
Products and Servicesengineering expertise, engineering and testing, niche manufacturing, hydrogen ICE and hydrogen fuel-cell testing and development, certification support
Record changes
EventCompletion of Ricardo acquisition by WSP (2025-10-09)
Company details
Founded At1915
Lineage Relationmember of WSP
Public NameRicardo
Website Domainwww.ricardo.com
Hydrogen activity
DedicationEngineering progress, maximising efficiency and eliminating waste
Technology ReferenceRicardo’s multi-stack hydrogen fuel cell module technology successfully reaching 393kW of net electrical power
Sources & record history
Sources
- Ricardo Ricardo celebrates opening of state-of-the-art hydrogen test facility in Shoreham Original source · checked 2026-10-01
- Ricardo About Us Original source · checked 2026-08-29
- Ricardo Ricardo joins WSP following transaction completion Original source · checked 2026-08-29
- Ricardo Ricardo - Who We Are - Delivering solutions to help our clients create a safe and sustainable world Original source · checked 2026-08-28
- Ricardo Ricardo’s hydrogen fuel cell module successfully reaches full power Original source · checked 2026-08-29
Field sources
| Field | Shown value | Original value | Source | Date basis | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Shoreham-by-Sea, United Kingdom | Shoreham-by-Sea, United Kingdom | Ricardo celebrates opening of state-of-the-art hydrogen test facility in Shoreham Confidence: reported | Checked 2026-10-01 | Current |
| Attributes | Cross-sector, technology agnostic engineering, testing and niche manufacturing delivered as an integrated offering. | Cross-sector, technology agnostic engineering, testing and niche manufacturing delivered as an integrated offering. | About Us Confidence: reported | Checked 2026-08-29 | Current |
| Employee Count | approximately 2,600 employees in more than 20 countries | approximately 2,600 employees in more than 20 countries | Ricardo joins WSP following transaction completion Confidence: reported | Checked 2026-08-29 | Current |
| Industry Classification | strategic, environmental, and engineering consulting company | strategic, environmental, and engineering consulting company | Ricardo joins WSP following transaction completion Confidence: reported | Checked 2026-08-29 | Current |
| Products and Services | engineering expertise, engineering and testing, niche manufacturing, hydrogen ICE and hydrogen fuel-cell testing and development, certification support | ["engineering expertise","engineering and testing","niche manufacturing","hydrogen ICE and hydrogen fuel-cell testing and development","certification support"] | Ricardo - Who We Are - Delivering solutions to help our clients create a safe and sustainable world Confidence: reported | Checked 2026-08-28 | Current |
| Event | Completion of Ricardo acquisition by WSP (2025-10-09) | Completion of Ricardo acquisition by WSP (2025-10-09) | Ricardo joins WSP following transaction completion Confidence: reported | Checked 2026-08-29 | Current |
| Founded At | 1915 | 1915 | About Us Confidence: reported | Checked 2026-08-29 | Current |
| Lineage Relation | member of WSP | member of WSP | Ricardo joins WSP following transaction completion Confidence: reported | Checked 2026-08-29 | Current |
| Public Name | Ricardo | Ricardo | Ricardo - Who We Are - Delivering solutions to help our clients create a safe and sustainable world Confidence: reported | Checked 2026-08-28 | Current |
| Website Domain | www.ricardo.com | www.ricardo.com | About Us Confidence: reported | Checked 2026-08-29 | Current |
| Activity Summary | Initially developed as part of the Sustainable Hydrogen Powered Shipping (sHYpS) Horizon Europe project for the maritime sector | Initially developed as part of the Sustainable Hydrogen Powered Shipping (sHYpS) Horizon Europe project for the maritime sector | Ricardo’s hydrogen fuel cell module successfully reaches full power Confidence: reported | Checked 2026-08-29 | Current |
| Dedication | Engineering progress, maximising efficiency and eliminating waste | Engineering progress, maximising efficiency and eliminating waste | About Us Confidence: reported | Checked 2026-08-29 | Current |
| Roles | Ricardo’s role includes the specification, design, build and testing of a ~500 kW gross, 375 kW net power fuel-cell module (RFC500) | Ricardo’s role includes the specification, design, build and testing of a ~500 kW gross, 375 kW net power fuel-cell module (RFC500) | Ricardo’s hydrogen fuel cell module successfully reaches full power Confidence: reported | Checked 2026-08-29 | Current |
| Technology Reference | Ricardo’s multi-stack hydrogen fuel cell module technology successfully reaching 393kW of net electrical power | Ricardo’s multi-stack hydrogen fuel cell module technology successfully reaching 393kW of net electrical power | Ricardo’s hydrogen fuel cell module successfully reaches full power Confidence: reported | Checked 2026-08-29 | Current |
Record history
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