The Fuel Cell & Hydrogen Energy Association (FCHEA) has welcomed several new members to the association over the past month. They include First Mode as a Principal member and Peak Renewables as a Supporting member. | |
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First Mode is a global carbon reduction company developing creative, clean energy solutions for heavy industry’s toughest problems.
Click here to learn more about First Mode.
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Peaks Renewables specializes in the development of low carbon, carbon-neutral, and carbon-negative fuels like renewable natural gas and green hydrogen.
Click here to learn more about Peaks Renewables.
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Fuel Cell & Hydrogen Energy Industry Headlines | |
Ballard to Provide 30 Additional Hydrogen Fuel Cells for Diesel-Free Mining Trucks | |
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On March 1, FCHEA member Ballard announced a purchase order from First Mode for 30 hydrogen fuel cell modules, totaling 3 megawatts (MW). The fuel cells will be integrated into clean energy powerplants built in Seattle, Washington, and installed into hybrid hydrogen and battery ultra-class mining haul trucks to be operated at First Mode’s Proving Grounds in Centralia, Washington.
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First Mode's hybrid hydrogen and battery powertrain for ultra-class mining haul trucks, powered by Ballard fuel cells (Source: Ballard) | |
Click here for the press release from Ballard. | |
Plug-Powered Airliner Takes Off at Washington State Airport | |
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On March 2, FCHEA member Plug announced the historic flight of a regional airliner powered by the company’s line of ProGen fuel cells. Led by Universal Hydrogen, the hydrogen fuel cell-powered flying testbed took off at 8:30 a.m. for 15 minutes at Grant County International Airport in Washington state.
Click here for the press release from Plug.
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Cummins Launches Accelera to Advance the Transition to a Zero-Emissions Future | |
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On March 8, FCHEA member Cummins launched Accelera by Cummins, a new brand for its New Power business unit. The launch of Accelera is a significant step forward in Cummins’ efforts to achieve its Destination Zero strategy, focused on evolving Cummins technologies to reach zero emissions across its diverse product portfolio.
Furthermore, Accelera by Cummins will supply a 90-megawatt proton exchange membrane electrolyzer system to Varennes Carbon Recycling’s plant in Quebec, Canada. The project, which will be the largest electrolyzer project Cummins has announced to date, will help turn non-recyclable waste into bio fuels and circular chemicals.
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Accelera by Cummins launch video. | |
Click here for the full press release from Cummins. | |
Chart Industries and ZEV Stations Sign MOU for Multimodal Hydrogen Stations | |
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On March 15, FCHEA member Chart Industries announced that it had executed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with ZEV Stations, Co. to collaborate on novel deployment for U.S.-based, multimodal hydrogen stations. Under the agreement, Chart will supply liquid hydrogen fuel station equipment and hydrogen liquefaction, to support ZEV Station’s multimodal hydrogen stations to service hydrogen vehicles up to Class 8 heavy-duty trucks.
Click here for full press release from Chart Industries.
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FirstElement Fuel and Hyundai Join to Fuel Heavy-Duty Trucks | |
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On March 14, FCHEA member FirstElement Fuel announced it had partnered with Hyundai Motor Company to leverage its True Zero network of hydrogen refueling stations in California to fuel three Hyundai XCIENT Fuel Cell prototypes at full 700 bar pressure. In addition, FirstElement Fuel is deploying its first-of-its-kind high capacity mobile refueler, developed in a collaboration between FirstElement Fuel, Taylor-Wharton, and Nikkiso, to support pilot programs for several other heavy-duty fuel cell truck providers.
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Hyundai's XCIENT fuel cell truck fueling at a FirstElement Fuel mobile refueler (Source: FirstElement Fuel) | |
Click here for full press release from FirstElement Fuel. | |
Chart Industries Enters MOU with GenH2 | |
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On March 6, Chart Industries announced that it had entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with GenH2 to jointly market and distribute small-scale hydrogen liquefaction technologies. This includes collaboration on global sales and marketing opportunities, equipment manufacturing and supply, and the deployment of GenH2’s 1,000 kg/day hydrogen liquefier. GenH2 will incorporate Chart equipment into their liquefaction systems, inclusive of storage, heat exchangers, and other key components.
Click here for the full press release from Chart Industries.
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Bloom Energy Completes Installation of Fuel Cell Systems at Stamford Health Locations | |
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On March 21, FCHEA member Bloom Energy, in partnership with SK ecoplant Americas, announced the installation of fuel cell systems at two Stamford Health locations in Connecticut. A 2-MW Energy Server™ was installed at Stamford Hospital on the Bennett Medical Center Campus and a 700 kW platform was placed at Tully Health Center.
Click here for full press release from Bloom Energy.
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Chart Industries Completes Acquisition of Howden | |
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On March 17, Chart Industries announced it had completed its acquisition of Howden from affiliates of KPS Capital Partners, LP (KPS). for approximately $4.4 billion in cash, before customary purchase price adjustments. The acquisition allows Chart to gain immediate access to new customers and commercial opportunities, and increases its geographic footprint to over 35 countries.
Click here for full press release from Chart Industries.
| Plug Expands GenKey Offering for Smaller Warehouses | |
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On March 21, Plug announced it has expanded its GenKey offering to enable fuel cell adoption for warehouses that operate fewer than 100 electric forklifts. This segment of the forklift market represents more than 25% of all forklifts sold in the U.S.
Click here for the full press release from Plug.
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Hyundai Motor Company and Advent Technologies Sign Joint Development Agreement | |
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On March 23, FCHEA member Hyundai Motor Company announced that it had entered into a Joint Development Agreement with Advent Technologies following a successful fuel cell technology assessment. Under the agreement, Hyundai and Advent will work together to further develop HMC-Advent Ion Pair™ Membrane Electrode Assembly (MEA) Technology, establish commercial criteria for MEA supply, and evaluate Advent's advanced fuel cell technology for Hyundai's heavy-duty and/or stationary application.
Click here for full press release from Hyundai.
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Chart Industries and Nikola Execute Strategic Partnership for Hydrogen-Related Equipment | |
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On March 30, Chart Industries and FCHEA member Nikola, via the HYLA brand, executed a strategic collaboration agreement including liquid hydrogen storage tanks, transport trailers, and the development of new mobile and modular hydrogen refueling stations for quick deployment. This agreement includes additional collaboration on the advancement of hydrogen technology for infrastructure and on-board fuel systems for trucks.
Click here for full press release from Chart Industries.
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Honeywell, WPI Partner on Hydrogen Fuel Cell Solutions for Aircraft | |
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On March 22, FCHEA member Honeywell and Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) announced a new partnership aimed at helping the aviation industry reduce its carbon footprint by examining how hydrogen fuel cells can help power the next generation of aircraft. This work focuses on hydrogen storage and power generation technology for all forms of air travel, including unmanned aerial vehicles, passenger, and cargo travel. Honeywell is supplying hydrogen equipment and technology expertise, and has established a significant presence on WPI’s campus, with lab space in Goddard Hall and offices at Gateway Park in Worcester, Massachusetts.
Click here for the press release from Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
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Nikola Celebrates 100 Sale Order Milestone for Nikola Tre Hydrogen FCEV Class 8 Truck | |
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On March 29, Nikola announced it has received orders for 100 Class 8 Nikola Tre hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs). Deliveries of the purpose-built heavy-duty trucks will begin in Q4 2023.
Click here for the full press release from Nikola.
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GKN Hydrogen’s Storage System Integrated into Microgrid | |
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On March 13, FCHEA member GKN Hydrogen announced its HY2MEDI energy storage system (ESS) had been integrated into a microgrid project at Circle Green Technical Park in San Bernadino County, California. The HY2MEDI ESS utilizes metal hydride hydrogen storage and will be paired with a solar installation, displacing a propane generator to provide long duration backup power in an off-grid application. The installation will receive $1.77 million from The California Energy Commission’s (CEC) Electric Program Investment Charge (EPIC) program.
Click here for the full press release from GKN Hydrogen.
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Advent Technologies Announces Opening of R&D and Manufacturing Facility | |
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On March 6, FCHEA member Advent announced the opening of a new research and development and manufacturing facility at Hood Park in Charlestown, Massachusetts. The new facility represents a significant investment in Advent’s future growth and will enable the company to accelerate efforts to scale-up and deliver on the increasing global demand for electrochemical components in the clean energy sector.
Click here for a full press release from Advent.
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Nuvera Launches Fuel Cell Stationary Power Generator | |
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On March 1, FCHEA member Nuvera announced the commercial availability of 360 kW and 470 kW fuel cell power generators. The generators have both commercial and industrial applications including data centers, electric vehicles, back-up power, and microgrids.
Click here for the press release from Nuvera.
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GKN Hydrogen Announces the Opening of its US Headquarters | |
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On March 24, GKN Hydrogen announced the opening of its U.S. headquarters in Carlsbad, California. The facility houses GKN Hydrogen Americas sales and engineering offices and service center for localizing and supporting installations within the Americas market. The initial focus of GKN Hydrogen Americas office will be the development of the US and Canadian markets with its products and services.
Click here for the full press release from EIN Presswire.
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DOE Releases $750 Million FOA for Clean Hydrogen Manufacturing and Recycling, Clean Hydrogen Electrolysis | |
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On March 15, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) released a $750 million funding opportunity announcement (FOA) for Clean Hydrogen Manufacturing & Recycling and Clean Hydrogen Electrolysis.
The FOA provides funding for research, development, and demonstration to:
- Improve the efficiency, increase the durability, and reduce the cost of producing clean hydrogen using electrolyzers to less than $2 per kilogram by 2026;
- Advance new manufacturing technologies and techniques for clean hydrogen production and use equipment, specifically for electrolyzer and fuel cell technologies; and
- Create innovative and practical approaches to increase the reuse and recycling of clean hydrogen and fuel cell technologies.
The full FOA with list of Topics is available here.
Concept papers are due on April 19, 2023, with full applications due by July 19, 2023.
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DOE FY 2024 Budgets Released | |
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The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 budget justification requests were released this month.
Within the DOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), the budget requests $163 million for the Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies Office (HFCTO), $200 million for Clean Hydrogen Electrolysis, and $100 million for Clean Hydrogen Manufacturing and Recycling. In addition, hydrogen activities were included in several other EERE offices, including Solar, Wind, Vehicle Technologies, and Industrial Decarbonization.
Within the DOE Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM), the budget requests $85 million for the Hydrogen with Carbon Management Program and $20 million for the Natural Gas Decarbonization and Hydrogen Technologies Program.
The EERE request can be found here and the FECM request can be found here.
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DOE Releases Pathways to Commercial Liftoff Reports | |
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On March 21, the U.S Department of Energy released reports on how and when Clean Hydrogen, Advanced Nuclear, and Long Duration Energy Storage could reach full scale commercial adaption. These reports are intended to inform decision making across industry, investors, and the broader stakeholder community.
Click here for more information on the Liftoff Reports from the DOE.
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DOE Hydrogen Program 2023 AMR Early Bird Registration Closing April 10 | |
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On March 30, the U.S Department of Energy released a notice that the early bird registration offer for the Hydrogen Programs Annual Merit Review will close on April 10. The early bird registration rate can result in up to $100 worth of savings.
Click here for the press release from the Department of Energy.
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FFI and Government of Kenya Reinforce Commitment for Green Ammonia Project | |
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On March 15, FCHEA member Fortescue Future Industries (FFI) announced that it reinforced its commitment with the Government of Kenya for the potential development of a 300 megawatt (MW) green ammonia and fertilizer facility in Kenya. The parties have also agreed, as part of the project’s scope, to include the supply of green electricity to Kenya’s grid, as well as a commercial framework for the implementation of the project, including government support for the critical resources, infrastructure and off-take.
Click here for full press release from FFI.
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ZeroAvia Partners with Fortum to Explore Hydrogen Airport Refueling Infrastructure | |
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On March 20, FCHEA member ZeroAvia announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Nordic energy company Fortum to explore developing hydrogen production and refueling infrastructure at airports in the Nordic region to develop a network of zero-emission flight routes.
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ZeroAvia Airplane refueling (Source:ZeroAvia) | |
Click here for the full press release from ZeroAvia. | |
Bosch, Ceres Power, and Linde Engineering to Demonstrate 1 MW SOEC System | |
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On March 16, it was announced that FCHEA member Bosch, Ceres Power Holdings, and Linde Engineering, signed contracts to conduct a two-year demonstration of a one megawatt (MW) solid oxide electrolysis (SOEC) system. The project will start in 2024 and aims to validate the performance, cost, and operational functionality of SOEC technology, which will be located at a Bosch site in Stuttgart, Germany.
Click here for full press release from Ceres Power.
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ZeroAvia to Bring Zero-Emission Flights to Sweden | |
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On March 29, ZeroAvia announced a four party agreement to develop commercial routes using its hydrogen-electric powertrain systems from Skellefteå Airport in Northeast Sweden. As part of the agreement, ZeroAvia will work with the airport, the municipal energy company Skellefteå Kraft, and Braathens Regional Airlines to demonstrate flights and explore launching commercial operations.
Click here for the full press release from ZeroAvia.
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Fortescue Future Industries Secures Renewable Power for Proposed Green Energy Project | |
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On March 30, Fortescue Future Industries (FFI) announced it has secured renewable power for its proposed Holmaneset green energy project, entering into a long-term Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Statkraft.
The conditional agreement signed in Oslo, Norway, will see Statkraft supply renewable power to support FFI’s operational plans for a 300 megawatt green hydrogen and green ammonia facility.
Click here for full press release from Fortescue Future Industries.
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PowerCell Signs Agreement for Deliveries to Norwegian State Ferries | |
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On March 3, FCHEA member Powercell announced it has signed an agreement with SEAM for deliveries of hydrogen solutions to two ships that operate on Norway's longest ferry connection. The project is valued at €19.2 million (~US$20 million).
Click here for the press release from Powercell.
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Hyzon Motors Announces First Truck in Operations with DB Schenker | |
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On March 8, FCHEA member Hyzon Motors announced the deployment of the first fuel cell electric truck in operations in Germany. DB Schenker, one of the world’s leading logistics service providers, is using the truck in daily operation between Cologne (Germany) and Eupen (Belgium). This is the first fuel cell electric vehicle in the heavy-duty weight class to be used in commercial operations in Germany.
Click here for the full press release from Hyzon Motors.
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Ørsted Joins Global Offshore Wind Alliance | |
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On March 6, FCHEA member Ørsted announced it has joined the Global Offshore Wind Alliance (GOWA) to help governments reach full potential of offshore wind. Ørsted becomes the first energy company to join the GOWA to support a faster deployment of offshore wind and create a global community of action.
Click here for the press release from Ørsted.
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Loop Energy Completes Third-Party Validation of the Use of its eFlowTM Technology | |
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On March 6, FCHEA member Loop Energy announced it has completed third-party validation of the use of its eFlow technology in PEM electrolyzers. Encouraged by the results, Loop Energy and Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems are inviting expressions of interest from potential industry partners to work with the two companies in designing and manufacturing an electrolyzer prototype to verify eFlow’s benefits for producing hydrogen on a commercial scale.
Click here for the press release from Loop Energy.
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Nel Receives Order for 120 MW of Electrolyzer Equipment from HH2E | |
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On March 14, Nel Hydrogen Electrolyser AS, a subsidiary of FCHEA member Nel ASA, announced that it had signed a firm contract with German renewable energy company HH2E for 120 megawatts (MW) of alkaline electrolyzer equipment. HH2E plans to deploy scalable hydrogen projects in Germany, including the HH2E Lubmin in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, which will commence by 2025. The contract is valued at €34 million (US$36 million).
Click here for full press release from Nel.
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Infinity Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Granted German Patent | |
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On March 27, FCHEA member Infinity Fuel Cell and Hydrogen, Inc. announced it has been granted a German patent for its proprietary design with application to hydrogen fuel cells and electrolyzers. This patent focuses on passive and orientation independent means of meeting a key design requirement of water/gas separation within electrochemical cells and can benefit both air independent fuel cells and hydrogen-air fuel cells as well as electrolysis cells.
Click here for the full press release from Infinity Fuel Cell and Hydrogen, Inc.
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FCHEA Members Among Top 'Women in Hydrogen 50' | |
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The Hydrogen Economist published its ‘Women in Hydrogen 50’ for 2023, selecting 50 influential and boundary-pushing women in the hydrogen sector. While the publication is based in the United Kingdom and list primarily includes women representing European and international companies, quite a few were from FCHEA members.
Projects and Partnerships
- Ana Angel, Head of North America, Hinicio
- Jill Evanko, CEO, Chart Industries
Technology and Innovation
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Marie-Khuny Khy, Electrolysis Product Line Director, Air Liquide
- Rulande Rutgers, Process Technology Director, Johnson Matthey
Industrial Use and Switching
- Karine Guenan, Vice President, ZEROe ecosystem, Airbus
Rising Stars
- Beatrice d’Eufemia, Lead Business Developer for UK and Ireland Power-2-X division, Ørsted
- Emma Houchell, Lead Process Engineer, Air Products
- René Shaw, ZeroAvia
Congratulations to all of the impressive women selected! To see full list, click here.
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India to Issue Guidelines for Green Hydrogen Subsidies 'Very Soon'
S & P Global | 1 March 2023
SEPTA to Purchase 10 Fuel Cell Electric Buses
CBS News | 1 March 2023
Universal Hydrogen Takes to the Air with the Largest Hydrogen Fuel Cell Ever to Fly
Tech Crunch | 2 March 2023
Bipartisan Southeastern Senators Push for Hydrogen Hub
E & E News | 2 March 2023
Europe Takes Steps Toward Developing Hydrogen Pipeline Network
Reuters | 2 March 2023
Hydrogen: Paving the way for new European standards to accelerate the roll-out of large-scale hydrogen solutions
European Commision | 2 March 2023
Forget Desal: Uni Trials Getting Hydrogen Direct from Seawater
Whyalla News | 5 March 2023
Another Element of Electromobility: Why BMW is Throwing its Weight Behind Hydrogen Power Now
Asia One | 5 March 2023
Soil Bacteria Enzyme Generates Electricity from Hydrogen in the Air
New Scientist | 8 March 2023
AGFA to Build Zirfon Membrane Unit for Renewable Hydrogen Production
Green Hydrogen News | 8 March 2023
Oil Execs Call On Governments to Simplify Hydrogen Rules
Oil Price | 9 March 2023
2023 Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Seminar Demonstrates How Industry is Driving Innovation
Forklift Action | 9 March 2023
Hydrogen firm Thyssenkrupp Nucera says IRA spurring U.S. interest
Reuters | 9 March 2023
Hydrogen Investments Are Everywhere. Which Have What It Takes To Succeed?
Environmental Defense Fund Business | 10 March 2023
Carbon Storage and Hydrogen: Match Made in Heaven?
IEEE Spectrum | 13 March 2023
Harmonizing Hydrogen Ambitions and Realities
Atlantic Council | 14 March 2023
Agreements Worth Over OMR 20 Billion for Green Hydrogen Projects in Oman Inked
Times of Oman | 14 March 2023
Battery Electric or Hydrogen? We’ll Need Both, and More, to Decarbonize Heavy Transport
GreenBiz | 14 March 2023
San Francisco Sees Delivery of $3M All-Electric Ferry
Government Technnology | 14 March 2023
California and Japan to Collaborate on Clean Ports and Shipping
CalSTA | 15 March 2023
Resolving the Challenges of Emissions, Noise and Environmental Justice in Ports
BayoTech | 16 March 2023
Scaling Green Hydrogen in a post-IRA World
Rhodium Group | 16 March 2023
EU Calls for 100GW of Green Hydrogen by 2030, with About 40% Made Using European Electrolyzers
Hydrogen Insight | 16 March 2023
North Carolina's Tillis, Budd Back Hydrogen Hub Proposal
North Carolina Public Radio | 17 March 2023
Which Countries Are Leading the Way with Hydrogen?
World Economic Forum | 16 March 2023
The Hydrogen Revolution Accelerates
Goldman Sachs | 17 March 2023
Netherlands Aims to Construct 500 MW Offshore Green Hydrogen Facility
Reuters | 20 March 2023
Connecticut Needs a Plan — And a Definition — for ‘Clean Hydrogen,’ Stakeholders Say
Energy News Network | 21 March 2023
Houston's Fast-Growing Hydrogen Industry Could Get Boost with Addition of Equipment Manufacturer
Houston Chronicle | 22 March 2023
House Floor Action On H.R. 1, the Lower Energy Costs Act, to Begin Week of March 27
Business Council for Sustainable Energy | 22 March 2023
In Green Hydrogen Race With the U.S., Europe Is Hobbled
Wall Street Journal | 22 March 2023
Why We Need Hydrogen to Meet Our Climate Goals
Breakthrough Energy | 22 March 2023
Clean Aviation Joint Undertaking and Clean Hydrogen Joint Undertaking Sign MOU
Clean Hydrogen Partnership | 23 March 2023
Ivys Acquires Climate-Tech Assets of Xebec Adsorption Inc, Along with Strategic Investor Enbridge
Ivys Energy Solutions | 23 March 2023
Test Shows Hydrogen Blending Slightly Reduces Gas Power Plant Emissions
Canary Media | 24 March 2023
The Hydrogen Stream: New Tech to Convert Hydrogen into Methanol for Transportation
PV Magazine | 25 March 2023
Portugal to Launch Europe's First Auction for Piped Hydrogen
Reuters | 27 March 2023
Green Hydrogen Equipment Makers Poised for Rapid Growth in China
Bloomberg | 28 March 2023
Green Hydrogen to Flow from Denmark to Germany from 2028
Hydrogen Central | 28 March 2023
The Hydrogen States of America: 8 U.S. Hydrogen Hubs to Watch
Reuters | 28 March 2023
The Outlook for U.S. Hydrogen Hubs: Who’s Applying and What They Could Achieve
Clean Air Task Force | 29 March 2023
We Need Chemistry to Scale the Hydrogen Economy – And Not Just the Scientific Kind
Chemours Company | 29 March 2023
Nikola Could Score $1 Million a Day in Hydrogen Incentives
Transportation Topics | 29 March 2023
Fort Peck Tribes, Energy Coalition Propose Multi-Billion Hydrogen Project in Montana
Daily Montanan | 29 March 2023
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Requests for Papers, Proposals, & Information | |
DOE Issues Notice of Intent to Fund Applied Research and Development Projects to Drive Industrial Decarbonization | |
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The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced that at some point in March, $156 million of federal funding will become available for research, development, and demonstration (RD&D) projects to reduce greenhouse gas emissions across the U.S. industrial sector. Topic areas include decarbonizing industrial heat, chemicals, iron and steel, food and beverage products, cement and concrete, forest products, low-carbon fuels utilization RD&D, and exploratory cross-sector R&D.
Click here for more information.
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DOE Issues $47 Million FOA to Develop Clean Hydrogen Technologies | |
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On January 27, the U.S. Department of Energy, through the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) issued a Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) DE-FOA-0002920 on behalf of the Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies Office (HFTO), for up to $47 million in funding to accelerate the research, development, and demonstration (RD&D) of affordable clean hydrogen technologies.
Specifically, this FOA will support the goals of the H2@Scale Initiative, which aims to advance affordable hydrogen production, transport, storage, and utilization to enable decarbonization and revenue opportunities across multiple sectors.
Topic Areas Include:
Topic 1: Hydrogen Carrier Development
Topic 2: Onboard Storage Systems for Liquid Hydrogen
Topic 3: Liquid Hydrogen Transfer/Fueling Components and Systems
Topic 4: M2FCT: High Performing, Durable Membrane Electrode Assemblies for Medium and Heavy-Duty Applications
The application process will include two phases: a Concept Paper phase and a Full Application phase. Full applications are due on April 28, 2023.
Click here for more information on the FOA from DOE.
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DOE FOA: Applied Research and Development for Materials and Technologies to Drive Innovation in Clean Manufacturing | |
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The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) announced joint $52 million funding opportunity announcement (FOA) from its Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Technologies Office (AMMTO), the Building Technologies Office (BTO), and DOE’s Office of Electricity (OE).
This FOA will support activities to advance efficiency improvements and enhance manufacturing competitiveness through technological innovation by focusing on three main topic areas:
- Next Generation Materials and Manufacturing Processes
- Secure and Sustainable Materials
- Energy Technology Manufacturing
Full Application Submission Deadline: April 7, 2023
Click here for more information.
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DOE Issues "Encourage" Notifications for Next Round of Hydrogen Hub Applications | |
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On December 27, the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations (OCED) issued “encourage” notifications to the applicants of the $7 billion funding opportunity for the Regional Clean Hydrogen Hub program. In total, DOE issued “encourage” notifications to 33 concept papers, out of the 79 submitted. Those given encouragement can proceed to a full application, due on April 7, 2023.
Click here for the full notice from OCED.
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DOE Releases a Notice of Intent for 2023 Advanced Vehicle Technologies Funding | |
The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Vehicle Technologies Office (VTO) announced a notice of intent to issue a Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) entitled “Fiscal Year 2023 Vehicle Technologies Office Program Wide Funding Opportunity Announcement.” The potential FOA (no. DE-FOA-0002893) will advance research, development, demonstration, and deployment (RDD&D) in several areas critical to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, including:
- Reduction of weight and cost of batteries,
- Reduction in life cycle emissions of advanced lightweight materials,
- Reduced costs and advanced technologies for on- and off-road vehicle charging and infrastructure,
- Innovative public transit solutions,
- Training to increase deployment of these technologies among diverse communities.
Click here to learn more about the Notice of Intent.
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NineSigma Seeking Partners Interested in Novel Hydrogen Storage Tanks for Small Size Applications | |
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NineSigma, representing RAIGI, is seeking applications and/or partners who are interested in implementing RAIGI´s patent pending novel light-weight hydrogen storage tanks. RAIGI is looking for partners with or without use-case that are interested in utilizing hydrogen storage for their operations.
Your response should address the following:
- Information about your organization and current business area
- Non-confidential description of why you are interested in the project
- Brief explanation of in which application area you want to try RAIGI´s novel hydrogen storage tank
- Desired pathway to commercialization including timing, and capacity need in the future
- Desired relationship with RAIGI
- Team description and related experience
Click here for more information.
Deadline: May 5, 2023
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NOI: Hydrogen Blending and Lower Oxides of Nitrogen Emissions in Gas-Fired Generation | |
The California Energy Commission (CEC) provided notice of an upcoming solicitation on Hydrogen Blending and Lower Oxides of Nitrogen Emissions in Gas-Fired Generation. The purpose of this solicitation is to fund technology development and demonstration of emissions mitigating technologies and gas-fired power generation technologies that can run efficiently on high blends of hydrogen in the fuel stream while mitigating greenhouse gas and oxides of nitrogen emissions. This topic supports the approved 2021-2022 Gas Research & Development Budget Plan and the proposed 2022-2023 Gas Research & Development Budget Plan. The total funding amount is contingent upon approval of the 2022-2023 Gas Research & Development Budget Plan. The CEC reserves the right to modify the award documents (including the terms and conditions) prior to executing any agreement.
The deadline to submit an application is April 21, 2023.
Click here for more information on this funding opportunity.
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Statewide Funding for California Zero-Emission Class 8 Freight and Port Drayage Trucks | |
Funding is now available from the California Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Trust for the Zero-Emission Class 8 Freight and Port Drayage Trucks category. This program will provide incentive funds on a first-come, first-served basis to truck owners operating in the state of California to replace Class 8 freight trucks, including drayage trucks, waste haulers, dump trucks, and concrete mixers, with zero-emission technologies approved by the California Air Resources Board and available for commercial use.
Click here for more information on the program.
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Incentives for Off-Road Zero-Emission Equipment | |
The California Air Resources Board announced $125 million in funding incentives for zero-emission off-road equipment. This streamlined voucher incentive project helps offset the higher cost of zero-emission technology with a point-of-sale discount. There is no scrappage requirement, and additional funding is available for charging and fueling infrastructure and for equipment deployed in disadvantaged communities.
Click here for more information on the program.
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HVIP Relaunches, Vouchers Available for Hydrogen Powered Vehicles | |
California's Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project (HVIP) re-opened to voucher requests on March 30, 2022. HVIP remains open for all voucher requests, including standard HVIP funds, and the set-asides for transit and school buses. In total, nearly $430 million was made available for voucher requests.
The 24-hour initial submission period has now passed, and all requests will be funded based on timestamp without the need for a randomization process. Subsequent requests are first-come, first-served except for the Public School Bus Set-Aside for Small and Medium Air Districts.
Click here for full information on the program.
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Small Trucking Fleet Zero Emission Truck Pilot Program | |
Beginning August 31, privately-owned or non-profit trucking fleets with 20 or fewer trucks and an annual revenue of less than $15 million can access flexible financing options for zero-emission trucks through the HVIP Innovative Small e-Fleet Pilot (ISEF). This funding allows small fleets to access flexible financing, lease, rental, and truck-as-a-service options with enhanced incentives and fueling support.
Click here for full information on the program.
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Clean Off-Road Equipment Voucher Incentive Project (CORE) |
CORE is designed to accelerate deployment of cleaner off-road technologies by providing a streamlined way for fleets ready to purchase specific zero-emission equipment to receive funding to offset the higher cost of such technologies. This project is analogous to the Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project (HVIP), but will specifically target zero-emission off-road freight equipment that is currently in the early stages of commercial deployment.
Click here for more information.
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The Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Energy Association (FCHEA) is the leading industry association in the United States representing more than ninety leading organizations advancing production, distribution, and use of innovative, clean, safe, and reliable hydrogen energy. Based in Washington, DC, FCHEA’s mission is to facilitate the adoption of and expand the markets for innovative, clean, safe, and reliable uses of hydrogen and fuel cells. FCHEA members represent the full global hydrogen and fuel cell supply chain across a range of applications and pathways from transportation, power generation, industrial use, and more.
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