September 2023

FCHEA Update

FCHEA Welcomes Three New Members to the Association!

FCHEA is excited to welcome SolarEdge Technologies, OCI Global, and Anew Climate to the association as Supporting Members!

SolarEdge Technologies designs, develops, and sells direct current optimized inverter systems for solar photovoltaic installations. Additionally, the company has nonsolar products targeting the energy storage, e-mobility, and ultracritical power solutions industries.

Click here to learn more about SolarEdge Technologies.

OCI Global is a world-leading producer and distributor of ammonia, fertilizers, methanol and hydrogen products, at the forefront of the world’s transition to clean energy and driving forward the decarbonization of food, fuel and feedstock through cleaner hydrogen-based products and sustainable solutions.

Click here to learn more about OCI Global.

 Anew Climate offers a comprehensive solutions portfolio and has established pathways to maximizing value for hydrogen producers and stakeholders, including the capacity to leverage a significant and growing portfolio of ultra-low and negative carbon fuels. Anew brings together strategic finance, regulatory expertise, scientific knowledge, and impact focus to make it possible for businesses to thrive while building a sustainable future.

Click here to learn more about Anew Climate.

9th Annual National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day 2023 is Almost Here!

The 9th Annual National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day is fast approaching!

National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day was created to help raise awareness of a clean energy technology that is here now. October 8th (10.08) was chosen in reference to the atomic weight of hydrogen (1.008)

The Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Energy Association (FCHEA), its members, industry organizations, and state and federal governments are commemorating National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day with a variety of activities and events across the country.

Click here for more information on the 2023 National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day.

PDC Machines Holds Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Hydrogen Refueler at Philadelphia Eagles Stadium

On September 22, FCHEA member PDC Machines held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the commissioned SimpleFuel hydrogen refueler at Lincoln Financial Field, the home of the Philidelphia Eagles. SimpleFuel is an on-site hydrogen refueler developed by PDC Machines that uses water and electricity to produce 10 kg/day of high-purity, fuel cell-grade hydrogen. The unit located at Lincoln Financial Field will help provide 100% renewable energy for event operations, fueling Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles and material handling vehicles.

Governor of Pennsylvania Josh Shapiro speaking at PDC Ribbon Cutting (Source: PDC Machines)

Click here for more information from PDC Machines.

Nel Selects Plymouth Michigan for its Next Gigafactory

On September 26, FCHEA member Nel announced it has selected Plymouth Charter Township, a suburb of Detroit, Michigan, as the location for its next gigafactory. Fully developed, the factory will be among the world’s largest electrode manufacturing facilities, with a total annual capacity of 4 GW of Alkaline and PEM technology.

The Michigan Strategic Fund (MSF) is supporting the project with a $10 million Michigan Business Development grant. The MSF board also approved a 15-year, 100% State Essential Services Assessment (SESA) Exemption Request, valued at up to $6.25 million to support the project. Nel has so far secured more than $50 million in support for its Michigan site. Pending approval of additional state and federal applications, this amount could increase to around $150 million.

Click here for the full press release from Nel.

Click here for the full press release from the Office of Governor Gretchen Whitmer.

FuelCell Energy and Toyota Announce Completion of Tri-gen Project

On September 7, FCHEA members FuelCell Energy and Toyota Motor North America announced the completion of its "Tri-gen system" project at Toyota's Port of Long Beach operations in Long Beach, California. The Tri-gen system, owned and operated by FuelCell Energy, produces renewable electricity, renewable hydrogen, and water from directed biogas. FuelCell Energy has contracted with Toyota to supply the products of Tri-gen under a 20-year purchase agreement.

The tri-gen system produces 2.3 megawatts (MW) of renewable electricity, part of which will be off-taken by Toyotas Logistics Services (TLS) Long Beach to support its operations at the port. It can also generate up to 1,200 kg/day which will provide for TLS Long Beach’s fueling needs for its incoming light-duty fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) Mirai, while also supplying hydrogen to the nearby heavy-duty hydrogen refueling station to support TLS logistics and drayage operations at the port. Hydrogen production can be ramped up and down based on needs/requirements.

Tri-gen Production System (Source: Toyota)

1,400 gallons of water will be co-produced per day from Tri-gen’s hydrogen production process and will be used by TLS Long Beach for car wash operations for vehicles that come into port prior to customer delivery. This will help decrease the use of constrained local water supplies by approximately half a million gallons per year.

Click here for the full press release from FuelCell Energy.

Click here for the full press release from Toyota.

Electric Hydrogen Announces Sale of 100 MW System

On September 12, FCHEA member Electric Hydrogen (EH2) announced it has entered into a definitive agreement with New Fortress Energy (NFE) for supply of EH2’s flagship 100 megawatt (MW) electrolyzer system to NFE’s green hydrogen project in Texas. Capable of producing nearly 50 tons per day of green hydrogen, the first hydrogen production is expected in late 2024 with full commercial operation in 2025.

Click here for the full press release from Electric Hydrogen.

Nikola Celebrates the Commercial Launch of Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Truck in Coolidge, Arizona

On September 28, FCHEA member Nikola announced the commercial launch of the Nikola hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle at its manufacturing facility in Coolidge, Arizona. The ceremony was attended by fleet customers, dealers from Nikola’s sales and service network, government officials, prominent Phoenix business and community leaders and the Nikola team.

Bloom Energy Selected by Taylor Farms to Move Vegetable Production Facility Off the Grid

On September 21, FCHEA member Bloom Energy announced it was among the companies selected by Taylor Farms to install a microgrid capable of taking one of their California food processing facilities completely off the traditional energy grid. The energy leaders plan to combine six megawatts (MW) of Bloom fuel cells, 2MW of solar power from Concept Clean Energy and a 2MW/4MWh battery into a microgrid that is designed to power the entire 450,000 sq. ft. facility in San Juan Bautista, California.

Click here for the full press release from Bloom Energy.

Cummins and Terex Advance Sign Letter of Intent to Decarbonize Diesel Engines

On September 11, FCHEA member Cummins and Terex Advance announced the signing of a Letter of Intent to integrate Cummins’ X15H hydrogen internal combustion engines into the Terex Advance Commander Series, which currently use Cummins diesel engines, for a zero-emission option. The X15H engine will begin series production later this decade.

Click here for the full press release from Cummins.

ZeroAvia Announces Latest Round of Financing

On September 18, FCHEA member ZeroAvia announced that FCHEA member Airbus, Barclays Sustainable Impact Capital and NEOM have co-led the company’s latest financing round. Breakthrough Energy Ventures, Horizons Ventures, Alaska Airlines, Ecosystem Integrity Fund, Summa Equity, AP Ventures and Amazon Climate Pledge Fund have also participated in the investment. This investment will enable ZeroAvia to accelerate progress towards certification of its first engine as well as delivering the company’s mission of a hydrogen-electric engine in every aircraft.  

In addition to the investment, Airbus and ZeroAvia have agreed to collaborate on certification approaches for hydrogen power systems. The companies also intend to work together on a number of critical technical areas, including liquid hydrogen fuel storage, flight and ground testing of fuel cell propulsion systems, and development of hydrogen refueling infrastructure and operations.  

Click here for the full press release from ZeroAvia.

Honeywell Partners With National Renewable Energy Lab on Hydrogen Fuel Storage

On September 12, FCHEA member Honeywell announced it has partnered with the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE's) National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) on a year-long collaboration to prototype and support the commercialization of a cartridge-based hydrogen fuel storage solution for Uncrewed Aerial Vehicles (UAVs).

Honeywell will provide technological expertise, testing for fuel cartridge technology, supply chain support, prototyping and fuel cell evaluation to qualify for the "Fuel Additives for Solid Hydrogen (FLASH) Carriers in Electric Aviation" project. The FLASH project will mature a new hydrogen carrier technology developed at NREL as part of the HyMARC (Hydrogen Materials Advanced Research Consortium) project. The program is funded by a partnership of the DOE's Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies Office, NREL, and Honeywell.

Click here for the full press release from Honeywell.

Air Liquide and Trillium to Collaborate on Development of Heavy-Duty Hydrogen Fueling Market in the United States

On September 28, FCHEA member Air Liquide and Trillium announced they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to pursue the development of the heavy-duty hydrogen fueling market in the U.S.

This partnership will explore the deployment of an extensive hydrogen retail network, starting with the initial deployment of hydrogen stations along a strategic trucking route. The ambition through this partnership is to initially support the development of 150 tons per day of hydrogen production and the refueling infrastructure capable of supplying more than 2,000 heavy-duty vehicles.

Click here for the full press release from Air Liquide.

ZeroAvia and BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions Partner to Advance High Temperature PEM Fuel Cells for Hydrogen-Fueled Aviation

On September 28, ZeroAvia and BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions (ECMS) announced the signing of an agreement for the supply of membrane electrode assemblies (MEAs) and to collaborate on research on next generation MEAs for ZeroAvia’s high temperature proton exchange membrane (HT-PEM) fuel cell stacks for aviation.

As part of this initial agreement, ECMS and ZeroAvia will also work to establish a long-term supply agreement for MEAs, including the supply and sourcing of the associated platinum group metals (PGMs) and PGM containing catalysts. 

Click here for the full press release from ZeroAvia.

Nikola and ANGI Energy Systems Announce Strategic Collaboration

On September 12, FCHEA members Nikola and ANGI Energy Systems announced a strategic collaboration in which ANGI will supply Nikola’s hydrogen fueling dispensers to be installed and commissioned across the U.S. The dispensers are expected to be the industry’s first heavy-duty ready solutions in the field, offering high-flow refueling for heavy-duty vehicles. The network build-out is in partnership with Voltera, a leading provider of critical infrastructure necessary to support the full decarbonization of transportation.

Click here for the full press release from ANGI Energy Systems.

Baker Hughes Launches New Druck Hydrogen Pressure Sensor Technology

On September 22, FCHEA member Baker Hughes announced the launch of its latest product for hydrogen, Druck hydrogen-rated pressure sensors. Designed to offer longer term stability and withstand harsh environments, the hydrogen pressure sensors can be used in a variety of applications including gas turbines, hydrogen production electrolysis and hydrogen filling stations.

Click here for the full press release from Baker Hughes.

Advent Technologies Unveils its Serene Power Systems for Marine Sector

On September 21, FCHEA member Advent Technologies announced Serene Power Systems, a clean power solution that integrates the company’s high-temperature Proton Exchange Membrane fuel cells with a compact battery unit, designed to provide primary power to small vessels and replace diesel generators for larger vessels and other marine applications. The fuel cell in the Serene Power System can operate on methanol or eMethanol. 

Click here for the full press release from Advent Technologies.

Mitsubishi Power Marks Successful Validation, Installation, and Operation of Large-Scale Electrolyzers

On September 28, FCHEA member Mitsubishi Power announced it has successfully completed the permanent installation of its large-scale electrolyzer at the company’s state-of-the-art Takasago Hydrogen Park in Japan. The unit now operates at full load and in real-world conditions as the long-term validation begins.

The large-scale 5.5 MW single stack pressurized alkaline electrolyzer is being validated in two stages. First, a single unit was installed and tested at the Herøya Industrial Park in Norway. The technology is now undergoing long-term validation at a permanent installation in the Takasago Hydrogen Park.

Click here for the full press release from Mitsubishi Power.

Advent Technologies Wins U.S. Department of Defense Contract

On September 7, Advent Technologies announced it has secured a new $2.2 million contract with the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD). This contract is the continuation of a series of past contracts with the U.S. DoD and its primary objective is to further optimize Advent’s Honey Badger 50™ (HB50) portable fuel cell system by integrating the Company’s innovative Ion Pair Membrane Electrode Assembly (MEA) technology.

Click here for the full press release from Advent Technologies.

DOE Announces Nearly $48 Million To Advance Clean Hydrogen Technologies

On September 20, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced $47.7 million in funding for 16 research, development, and demonstration projects across 13 states to advance clean hydrogen technologies. The selected projects aim to lower technology costs, enhance hydrogen infrastructure, and improve the performance of hydrogen fuel cells.

Under Topic 4: M2FCT: High Performing and Durable Membrane Electrode Assemblies (MEA) for Medium- and Heavy-Duty Applications, General Motors received $4 million for its Selective Transport Layers for PEM Fuel Cell and Electrolyzer MEAs project.

Click here for the full press release from DOE.

Toyota Reveals British-Built, Hydrogen-Fueled Hilux Prototype Pick-Up Truck

On September 5, Toyota unveiled its prototype hydrogen fuel cell-powered Hilux. Announced at Toyota Manufacturing UK’s Burnaston car plant in Derby, United Kingdom, the Hilux uses three high-pressure fuel tanks that give it an expected driving range of more than 365 miles.

Toyota Hilux (Source: Toyota)

The project began in early 2022 with a feasibility study undertaken by TMUK and Toyota Motor Europe with consortium partners Ricardo, ETL, D2H Advanced Technologies, and Thatcham Research. The project was also supported by funding from the UK Government through the Advanced Propulsion Centre, a non-profit organization supporting the development of cleaner technologies and new mobility concepts.

Click here for the full press release from Toyota.

CF Industries and POSCO Evaluating Joint U.S.-Based Clean Ammonia Project and Long-Term Clean Ammonia Offtake Agreement into South Korea

On September 14, FCHEA member CF Industries and POSCO, South Korea’s largest steelmaker, announced that the companies are evaluating a joint venture to construct a low-carbon clean ammonia plant at CF Industries’ Blue Point Complex in Ascension Parish, Louisiana, along with long-term low-carbon clean ammonia offtake into South Korea.

As part of their evaluation, CF Industries and POSCO will initiate a front-end engineering and design study on autothermal reforming (ATR) ammonia production technology. ATR technology, when combined with carbon capture and sequestration (CCS), is expected to reduce carbon dioxide emissions from the ammonia production process by more than 90% compared to conventional ammonia plants without CCS, enabling the resulting low-carbon clean ammonia to comply with the South Korean government’s Clean Hydrogen Energy Portfolio Standard.

Click here for the full press release from CF Industries.

Air Liquide Announces Investments and Partnerships in France

On September 14, Air Liquide announced it has invested over €400 million ($426 million) to build its Normand’Hy electrolyzer in Normandy, France. Additionally, Air Liquide signed an agreement with TotalEnergies to supply their Gonfreville refinery with renewable and low-carbon hydrogen.

As part of this agreement, the Air Liquide Normand’Hy electrolyzer will deliver to TotalEnergies’ refinery in Gonfreville, over the long term, from the second half of 2026, renewable and low-carbon hydrogen equivalent to an electrolysis capacity of 100 MW. The remaining 100 MW will be dedicated to customers in the Normandy industrial basin, as well as for the development of low-carbon mobility.

To supply Air Liquide Normand’Hy, TotalEnergies will generate up to 100 MW renewable electricity to power the electrolyzer, volume corresponding to the hydrogen delivered to its refinery. Air Liquide plans to sign long-term renewable Power Purchase Agreements (PPA), completed with low-carbon energy from the French power grid for the remainder of the electrolyzer's electricity needs.

Click here for the full press release from Air Liquide.

Singapore Data Center to Expand Capacity with Bloom Energy Fuel Cells

On September 6, Bloom Energy announced that SK ecoplant, a Korean company that is a long-time partner, will be using Bloom’s fuel cell technology when it builds a new data center in Singapore for GDS, China’s largest data center developer. The Singapore Economic Development Board and the Infocomm Media Development Authority selected GDS as part of a group of four data center operators that will share in what could eventually be about 80 megawatts (MW) of new capacity for Singapore’s information communication technology (ICT) infrastructure. 

Click here for the full press release from Bloom Energy.

Toyota and VDL Groep Reveal First Fuel Cell Demo Truck for European Market

On September 14, Toyota and VDL Groep announced the launch of the first fuel cell demo truck. Following the first collaboration announcement in May, four more VDL hydrogen trucks will be launched to be tested by their logistic providers, who will use them in route trials for five years starting this year.

VDL / Toyota Hydrogen Truck (Source: Toyota)

Click here for the full press release from Toyota.

Bosch Announces Model Agreement for Stack Collection Recycling with Hylane

On September 14, FCHEA member Bosch announced it has developed an agreement with Hylane that provides for the repurchase of fuel cell stacks by Bosch when their useful lives expire. The platinum recovered will be used in new Bosch stacks. Bosch estimates that recycling can save more than 95 percent of the CO2 emissions caused by platinum mining.

Click here for the full press release from Bosch.

Nikola Announces Expansion of Dealer Sales and Service Network into Canada

On September 15, Nikola announced an expansion of its dealer network into Canada for its Class 8 truck sales and service coverage with the addition of ITD Industries, a leading commercial trailer manufacturer and technology business headquartered in Toronto, Canada. Nikola is anticipating significant growth in Canada with eligibility received for the Incentives for Medium- and Heavy-Duty Zero-Emission Vehicles Program and the Clean BC Go Electric Rebates in the province of British Columbia, Canda.

Click here for the full press release from Nikola.

Toyota Announces 500 Fuel Cell Mirai in the Official Fleet for the Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024

On September 20, Toyota announced the supply of 500 fuel cell Mirai vehicles as part of its official fleet for the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris, France. The Toyota Mirai fleet will be refueled with hydrogen from renewable sources provided by Air Liquide.

Click here for the full press release from Toyota.

Horiba Joins Project ICEBreaker to Make Hydrogen Commercially Viable for Heavy Goods Trucks

On September 6, FCHEA member HORIBA MIRA, Viritech, and Intelligent Energy announced the launch of project ICEBreaker. The project, funded by the Advanced Propulsion Centre in the United Kingdom, to develop lighter, more efficient hydrogen fuel cell heavy goods vehicle (HGV) trucks with lower cost of ownership. The project aims to optimize the architecture of hydrogen powertrain for the specific use case of an HGV and deliver a proof-of-concept truck for OEM and operator testing by late 2024. HORIBA MIRA will deliver the truck’s thermal systems modeling and engineering, systems integration and vehicle optimization as well as validation and certification to the project.

Proof of concept truck for heavy goods vehicle manufacturers and operators (Source: Horiba)

Click here for the full press release from Horiba.

Technip Energies Launches New Solution for Low-Carbon and Accelerated Time to Market LNG Production

On September 4, FCHEA member Technip Energies announced the launch of SnapLNG by T.EN™, a modular, pre-engineered and standardized solution for liquified natural gas (LNG) decarbonized production. SnapLNG by T.EN™ is a 2.5 million tons per annum (Mtpa) electrically driven LNG train solution comprised of reproducible modules ready for delivery and installation.

Click here for the full press release from Technip Energies.

Loop Energy Selected for Decarbonization Project at Port of Vancouver

On September 12, FCHEA member Loop Energy announced it was selected to provide a hydrogen electric solution for DP World's pilot project to decarbonize its rubber-tired gantry cranes (RTGs) fleet at the Port of Vancouver. The design and manufacturing of DP World’s RTG pilot project is led by TYCROP Manufacturing. DP World’s rubber-tired gantry crane will be fitted with a TYCROP-designed dual fuel system powered by two of Loop Energy’s T505 fuel cell systems. 

Click here for the full press release from Loop Energy.

Luxfer Gas Cylinders Announces Investment in its European Base

On September 13, FCHEA member Luxfer Gas Cylinders announced an investment of more than £1 million ($1.25 million) in its European base in Nottingham, UK. The investment will establish a new production facility to support virtual gas pipelines that can distribute hydrogen across the UK and Europe.

Click here for the full press release from Luxfer Gas Cylindes.

Advent Technologies to Supply Methanol-Powered Fuel Cell Stacks to Asia’s Leisure Sector

On September 5, Advent Technologies announced a significant expansion order contract with a prominent fuel cell integrator operating in the Asian market. Under the terms of this agreement, Advent will provide its eFuel-powered fuel cell stacks to be incorporated in power applications within the leisure sector in the region.

Click here for the full press release from Advent Technologies.

Additional Links

Moving Toward a Hydrogen Economy in the U.S. and Beyond

Power Magazine | 1 September 2023

SK Secures Land for $15 Billion Canadian Green Hydrogen Project

Bloomberg | 2 September 2023

Toyota Is Learning a Lot From Its Liquid Hydrogen GR Corolla Race Car

The Drive | 2 September 2023

QUANTRON and Ballard Power Systems Introduce Fuel Cell Powered Trucks Ready for Delivery

Green Car Congress | 4 September 2023

Hydrogen-Powered Toyota Hilux Unveiled with 365-mile Range

AutoCar | 5 September 2023

Hydrogen as a Fuel of the Future: Moving the GCC’s Climate Mitigation Agenda Forward

Middle East Institute | 6 September 2023

Is 24/7 or Emissions First Right For You?

Resurety | 6 September 2023

Accelera by Cummins, Daimler Truck and PACCAR Form a Joint Venture to Advance Battery Cell Production in the United States

Accelera by Cummins | 6 September 2023

California’s Break with the Holy Trinity of Hydrogen

Politico | 6 September 2023

The Importance of Book and Claim Accounting in Promoting Sustainable Hydrogen Production

BayoTech | 7 September 2023

DOE Invests $61 Million to Fund 31 Applied Research, Development and Demonstration Projects to Advance Clean Manufacturing

U.S. Department of Energy | 7 September 2023

H2FLY Team Complete World’s First Piloted Flight of Liquid Hydrogen Powered Electric Aircraft 

Evtol Insights | 7 September 2023

World EV Day: Extreme H Race Series Will Showcase Hydrogen As Electrification Alternative

Forbes | 9 September 2023

How Biden Officials are Tackling the Challenges of Clean Hydrogen

Washington Post | 11 September 2023

Chevron Buys into World’s Biggest Hydrogen-Storage Plant in Utah

Energy Voice | 12 September 2023

Bosch Ramps up Trucking’s Hydrogen Future

Fleet Owner | 13 September 2023

Clean Energy and Energy Efficiency Industries Call on House and Senate Appropriators to Support Robust FY2024 Funding for Clean Energy Programs

Business Council for Sustainable Energy | 13 September 2023

Hydrogen Fuel Cell Is Revving Up: BMW and Toyota Lead The Way to Zero-Emission Vehicles

CarbonCredits.com | 13 September 2023

OCI Global to Double its Green Methanol Capacity in the United States

OCI Global | 13 September 2023

Total Plans Jumbo Green Hydrogen Tender to Cut Emissions

Bloomberg | 14 September 2023

Bosch Closes The Circle – Almost all The Platinum in Fuel Cell Stacks Can be Recovered

Hydrogen Central | 14 September 2023

Siemens Mobility Completes First Test Runs with Hydrogen Train in Bavaria

Siemens | 15 September 2023

Industry to Have Their Say on Increasing Role of Hydrogen in Energy System

UK Department of Energy Security and Net Zero| 15 September 2023

Horiba Mira Celebrates Triple Triumph at the Engineering & Manufacturing Awards 2023

Horiba Mira | 15 September 2023

Does Colorado Need Hydrogen for a Carbon-Free Future?

Courthouse News Service | 15 September 2023

MIT Looks Ahead to Hydrogen’s Aviation Future

IEEE Spectrum | 17 September 2023

Danielle Smith has Embraced the Electric Vehicle. No, Not the EV You're Thinking Of

CBC | 17 September 2023

Lawmakers Strike $106 Million Deal for Fueling Hydrogen Vehicles

Santa Cruz Sentinel | 18 September 2023

Are Hydrogen-Fuelled Planes a Route to Cleaner Air Travel?

Channel 4 News | 18 September 2023

Predictive Model Could Improve Hydrogen Station Availability

National Renewable Energy Lab | 18 September 2023

Bosch Sees Clear Skies for Hydrogen as Key to Transport Decarbonization

Truck News | 19 September 2023

Germany's SEFE Studying Hydrogen Production, WIGA Stake Hike

Reuters | 19 September 2023

Hyundai to Partner with Georgia Tech to Research Hydrogen, EV Tech

Atlanta Journal-Constitution | 19 September 2023

SEEC Celebrates Inflation Reduction Act Driving Private Investments in a Clean Energy Economy for America

U.S. House Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition | 20 September 2023

Morocco Seeks Partners to Build Gas and Green Hydrogen Network

Bloomberg | 20 September 2023

I Rode in the Hydrogen Lexus UTV, and It’s a Riot

The Drive | 20 September 2023

Ports of Rotterdam and Duisburg Set to Develop Hydrogen Networks

Seatrade Maritime News | 20 September 2023

On a Hydrogen-Powered Train, Colorado Leaders Stress Urgency of Front Range Passenger Rail

Colorado Newsline | 21 September 2023

How Toyota is Making the Hydrogen Hilux a Reality

Autocar | 21 September 2023

Decarbonizing the Chemical Industry: Insights from World Chemical Forum 2023

Bloom Energy | 21 September 2023

Fact vs. Fiction: Debunking Common Myths Surrounding Hydrogen

BayoTech | 21 September 2023

The United States’ Edge in the Clean Energy Economy Starts with Outcompeting China on Hydrogen

Atlantic Council | 21 September 2023

Hydro-Rich Tajikistan Plans to Produce 1 mln Tons of Hydrogen by 2040

Reuters | 25 September 2023

Nikola CEO: “The Hydrogen Highway is on its Way”

Just Auto | 25 September 2023

Green, Renewable Hydrogen Needed Urgently, NW Leaders Say, but Industry Faces Challenges

Jefferson Public Radio | 25 September 2023

UK and Germany Sign Hydrogen Energy Collaboration Agreement

Reuters | 26 September 2023

Is Europe on Track to Develop its Own Hydrogen Economy?

DW Business | 26 September 2023

Wrightbus to Provide Hydrogen Buses for Sizewell C Nuclear Plant

BBC | 27 September 2023

New Hampshire’s Place in Green Hydrogen’s Future

New Hampshire Bulletin | 27 September 2023

Green Hydrogen Isn’t a Silver Bullet 

Foreign Policy | 28 September 2023

The Contenders - Mississippi Clean Hydrogen Hub Banks On Off-Grid Renewables, Salt-Dome Storage

Renewable Energy Analytic | 28 September 2023

Daimler Fuel Cell Truck Logs 1,000-Kilometer Run on Single Tank of Hydrogen

Trucking Info | 28 September 2023

Fuel Cell Power for Electric Vehicle Charging

Ballard | 28 September 2023

First Element Soon to Open World’s Largest Hydrogen Station for Heavy Trucks

Truck News | 28 September 2023

Nuclear-Hydrogen 'Marriage' has Potential, US Energy Loans Chief Says

Reuters | 28 September 2023

U.S. Department of Energy Announces $19 Million to Advance Hydrogen Technology that Converts Waste to Clean Energy

On September 12, the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM) announced up to $19 million in funding for research that will develop cutting-edge technology solutions to make clean hydrogen a more available and affordable fuel for electricity generation, industrial decarbonization, and transportation. The funding opportunity will focus on using hydrogen systems to convert various waste materials—such as biomass, plastics, common household garbage, and other wastes—into clean energy.

The funding opportunity solicits applications in three areas of interest:

• Advancing toward commercialization viable gasification energy systems that convert varied waste feedstock materials such as coal waste, biomass, waste plastics, municipal solid waste, and industrial waste into clean energy;
• Improving the performance of gasification-based systems that use waste feedstock materials through wireless sensing technology; and
• Developing technology components that advance monitoring, detection, and security for integrated hydrogen-based systems with carbon capture.

Click here for more information from DOE.

U.S. Department of Energy Announces $20 Million to Explore Potential of Geologic Hydrogen

On September 7, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced up to $20 million in funding to develop technologies that can stimulate the generation of hydrogen within the subsurface at the lowest cost and environmental impact.

The funding announced today is part of two Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) Exploratory Topics. The first—Exploratory Topic G: Production of Geologic Hydrogen Through Stimulated Mineralogical Processes—seeks technologies that stimulate hydrogen production from mineral deposits found in the subsurface, including developing our understanding of hydrogen-producing geochemical reactions and how to enhance or control the rate of hydrogen production.

The second—Exploratory Topic H: Subsurface Engineering for Hydrogen Reservoir Management—focuses on technologies relevant to the extraction of geologic hydrogen, including improvements in subsurface transport methods and engineered containment, reservoir monitoring and/or modeling during production and extraction, as well as assessing the risk of hydrogen reservoir development.

Click here for more information from ARPA-E.

U.S. Department of Energy Announces $6.4 Million for University Research to Improve Hydrogen Turbine Performance

The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM) today announced $6.4 million for university-based research and development projects that will develop advanced materials and components to improve the performance of hydrogen-fueled turbines. This research will support the increased use of low-carbon fuels like hydrogen in industrial and power sectors.

The funding opportunity announcement (FOA) includes three primary focus areas:

• Research to produce knowledge and data to help improve component designs for gas turbines that use hydrogen-containing fuels;
• Development of turbine components that can utilize advanced cooling and advanced materials and manufacturing technologies; and
• Development of strategies for minimizing risks associated with material selection, and design improvements for engines operating on hydrogen fuels that increase turbine performance.

Applicants to this FOA must address the societal considerations and impacts of their proposed projects, emphasizing diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility throughout the research and development process. Applications must explain how projects are expected to deliver equitable access to, and distribution of, benefits produced from successful technology innovations; incorporate diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility; and understand the future workforce implications of the innovation. Projects selected under this opportunity will be required to develop and implement strategies to advance these priorities, and report on such activities and outcomes.

Click here for more information from DOE.

Zero-Emission Freight and Marine Statewide Grant Funding in California 

On August 22, the California Air Resources Board announced up to $20 million in funding is now available Statewide through the VW Zero-Emission Freight and Marine (ZEFM) program. This VW ZEFM solicitation incorporates the modifications to California's Beneficiary Mitigation Plan that were recently approved by the California Air Resources Board and has the following new features: 

• Allows stacking with Clean Off-Road Equipment Voucher Incentive Project (CORE) and other state programs that don’t claim NOx emissions reductions 
• Removed static funding caps for all project categories, including the funding cap for Airport Ground Support Equipment 
• Includes a higher cost-effectiveness threshold (increased from $280,000 to $466,000 per ton of NOx reduced) that will be used as the primary factor in determining maximum funding 
• Requires CARB’s pre-approval for projects with proposed award over $1 million 

Funding is available for the following project categories: 

• Heavy-lift forklifts (8,000 lb. lift capacity or greater) scrap and replace
• Airport ground support equipment scrap and replace
• Port cargo handling equipment (including terminal tractors) scrap and replace
• Ferries, tugboats, towboats repower, and
• Shore power system installation for ocean-going vessels not required or not yet required to use shore power while at berth. 

Applications are being accepted and reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis until funding is exhausted. 

Click here for more information.

Hawai'i Gas Seeking Proposals from Local and National Suppliers for Renewable Natural Gas and Renewable Hydrogen

On April 6, Hawaiʻi Gas announced it has seeking proposals from local and national suppliers who can provide up to 65,000 therms of RNG, up to 2,300 kg per day of renewable hydrogen, or a blend of both for our utility gas system on Oahu. It plans to enter into one or more fuel supply agreements for RNG and renewable hydrogen contingent on approval from the Hawai‘i Public Utilities Commission.

Click here for the full RFP from Hawai'i Gas.

Proposals are due September 30, 2023 at 2 pm Hawaiʻi Standard Time.

H2 Twin Cities 2023

On July 19, The U.S. Department of Energy’s Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies Office, in collaboration with the Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM) Clean Hydrogen Initiative, launched H2 Twin Cities 2023, a global initiative that connects cities and communities around the world to collaborate, share ideas, and learn from each other as they deploy clean-hydrogen solutions.

To encourage participation by communities in developing economies, H2 Twin Cities 2023 will focus on pairing Mentor and Mentee cities from different countries and continents that will result in measurable impacts by fostering market adoption, scaling up hydrogen technologies, providing training and outreach resources, and achieving emissions reductions—all while advancing energy and environmental justice and social equity.

The deadline to apply is October 19, 2023.

Mentor and Mentee cities must self-assemble and submit a joint application. To facilitate pairings, H2 Twin Cities is compiling a teaming partner list, which allows cities and regions to express their interest to potential applicants and to explore potential partnerships.

Click here for more information on H2 Twin Cities 2023.

NYSERDA Announces Nearly $14 Million Announced to Advance Clean Hydrogen Innovation

On August 18, the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) announced nearly $14 million initiative to advance clean hydrogen research, development, and demonstration (RD&D) projects. The first round of funding makes up to $8 million available for projects that address the challenges of decarbonizing industrial process heat and advancing clean hydrogen production and renewable energy integration.

Through the first round, NYSERDA is seeking applicants comprised of single entities or teams to compete for funding under two technical challenge areas including hydrogen applications to decarbonize industrial process heat and clean hydrogen production and integration with renewable energy.

Applications for Round One will be accepted through 3:00 p.m. on October 23, 2023.

Click here for more information.

U.S. Department of Energy Seeks Independent Entity for New Demand-Side Initiative to Accelerate Clean Hydrogen Economy

On September 15, the U.S. Department of Energy released a Request for Proposal (RFP) soliciting an independent entity to administer a demand-side initiative to help accelerate the commercial liftoff of the clean hydrogen economy. 

To support the Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs (H2Hubs) program, DOE is seeking an independent, not-for-profit U.S. entity with world-class market and financial expertise to execute DOE-designed measures to de-risk clean hydrogen through demand certainty. The entity will work directly with the H2Hubs awardees and incorporate their input to structure the program and ensure regional differences and needs are accounted for. The demand-side initiative seeks to ensure that both producers and end users in the H2Hubs have the market certainty they need during the early years of production to unlock private investment and realize the full potential of clean hydrogen. The RFP is informed by the Request for Information (RFI) that DOE released in July 2023.

Responses to the RFP are due by October 26, 2023.

Click here for more information.

U.S. Department of Energy Announces $50 Million for Distributed Energy Systems Demonstrations 

On September 26, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Clean Energy Demonstration (OCED) released a new $50 million funding opportunity to help the U.S. develop more reliable, resilient, and cost-effective energy systems to better support our rapidly changing electric grid and the growth of electric vehicles (EV), energy storage, and the electrification of buildings and industry. OCED will provide up to 50 percent of the cost share for 2-4 utility and/or private sector led projects to demonstrate the reliable operation and financial value of connected energy systems with high levels of renewable generation and a variety of connected energy assets. 

Concept papers are due by November 16, 2023, at 5 p.m. EDT.

Click here for more information from the Department of Energy.

Department of Commerce Announces New Funding Opportunity for Small-Scale Supplier Projects

On September 29, 2023, CHIPS for America released its second funding opportunity to strengthen the resilience of the semiconductor supply chain, advance U.S. technology leadership, and support vibrant domestic semiconductor clusters. This funding opportunity seeks applications for projects for the construction, expansion, or modernization of commercial facilities for the fabrication of leading-edge, current-generation, and mature-node semiconductors with capital investments less than $300 million. 

The application process includes two primary phases. In the first phase, applicants will be asked to submit a concept plan describing how their proposed project addresses core program priorities. Concept plans will be accepted between December 1, 2023, and February 1, 2024. The Department will then invite the most promising applicants to the second phase, where they will have the opportunity to submit a full application.

Click here for more information.

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