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October 2019
FCHEA Update
FCHEA, Industry Celebrate 5th Annual National Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Day
On October 8, FCHEA, the fuel cell industry, its supporters, and friends celebrated the fifth annual National Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Day.

The date of October 8 (10/08) was chosen in recognition of the atomic weight of hydrogen (1.008). National Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Day provides a platform for a nation-wide campaign to raise broader awareness of fuel cell and hydrogen energy technologies.

This year's National Fuel Cell & Hydrogen Day received the widest support from federal and state governments yet, and notable international events such as the first ever celebration in Australia! Check out our posts on each government event or announcement below:
 

As always, FCHEA, its members, and supporting organizations celebrated National Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Day in a variety of ways. Here are the top events and announcements from this year:

FCHEA Welcomes New Members Garrett – Advancing Motion and Ionomr
The Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Energy Association welcomes its newest Tier 2 member, Garrett - Advancing Motion, and its newest Tier 3 member, Ionomr!

Garrett works with turbocharging and fuel cell power trains to design vehicles that are safer, more connected, efficient, and environmentally friendly. The Switzerland-headquartered company has research and development and customer engineering locations in California, Michigan, and Indiana.

Ionomr designs and manufactures advanced materials for the hydrogen and fuel cells industry. The company produces ion-exchange membranes and ionomers to enable a step-change in efficiency and scalability of electrochemical systems. Ionomr is conscious of environmental impacts and strives to reduce toxic chemicals during the manufacturing process.

Click  here to access Garrett's homepage, and click  here to visit Ionomr's homepage.
2019 Fuel Cell Seminar and Energy Exposition
November 5 - 7, 2019
Long Beach Convention Center | Long Beach, California
 
The Fuel Cell Seminar & Energy Exposition (FCS&EE) is taking place next week in Long Beach, California. If you are not already registered, there is still time, either online or onsite at the venue. Don’t miss out on the largest and most comprehensive industry conference this year. Check out www.fuelcellseminar.com to see the latest plenary speakers, technical sessions , and exhibitors .  
Fuel Cell & Hydrogen Energy Industry Headlines
Air Liquide Announces $150 Million Liquid Hydrogen Production Plant in Nevada
On October 8, Air Liquide announced the construction of a renewable liquid hydrogen production plant, which will be located in North Las Vegas. According to Air Liquide, the $150 million facility will produce hydrogen transportation fuel in part from renewable natural gas upgraded from biogas. The plant is expected to produce up to thirty tons of liquid hydrogen per day, which will help enable further growth in California’s fuel cell vehicle market. Commercial operations are scheduled to begin by the latter half of fiscal year 2021.

Click  here  for the full press release from Air Liquide.
Doosan Breaks Ground on "World's Largest Indoor Fuel Cell Installation" in Connecticut
On October 2, EIP LLC, a project developer, broke ground on the construction of the Energy and Innovation Park in New Britain, Connecticut. The envisioned computing and data center will be powered by a 19.98 megawatt fuel cell system from Doosan Fuel Cell America.

When completed, EIP and Doosan say that the Energy and Innovation Park will house the world's largest indoor fuel cell installation. The companies expect the fuel cell system to be online by the end of 2020.

The groundbreaking ceremony for the Energy and Innovation Park, which will be located on the site of several former Stanley Black & Decker manufacturing buildings, was attended by Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont, New Britain Mayor Erin Stewart, and other state and local officials.
New Britain Mayor Erin Stewart (right) and Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont (second from right) attend the groundbreaking ceremony for the Energy and Innovation Park on October 2. Source: CT News Junkie
According to Governor Lamont, the new property will add over $200 million in revenues to the state and $45 million in revenues to the city of New Britain. The Energy and Innovation Park is expecting to house data storage for large technology companies such as Amazon, Google, and Microsoft.

Click  here for the full article from  CT News Junkie, and click  here for additional coverage from the  Hartford Courant.
Toyota Unveils Concept for Next Generation Mirai Fuel Cell Vehicle
On October 10, Toyota unveiled the 2021 Mirai, its next-generation fuel cell vehicle concept. According to Toyota, the final stage development model reboots the Mirai as a premium sedan with rear wheel drive and an increase to five seats. Toyota is utilizing improved fuel cell and hydrogen tank technology to target a 30% increase in driving range from the last generation. 
2021 Mirai Concept Fuel Cell Vehicle. Source: Toyota
Click  here for the full press release from Toyota.
California's Forty-First Retail Hydrogen Station Opens in Oakland
On September 20, First Element opened a public hydrogen refueling station in Oakland, California. The state's forty-first station will be open 24 hours a day and features two fueling positions for increased vehicle service, with a liquid hydrogen capacity of over 800 kilograms.

The opening marks the tenth retail hydrogen station to arrive in the San Francisco Bay Area. According to the California Fuel Cell Partnership (CaFCP), one of the stations is currently being upgraded, and ten more are in development.
Oakland True Zero hydrogen refueling station. Source: CaFCP
Click  here for the full press release from CaFCP.
San Diego Biotech Company Installs 3.5 Megawatt Bloom Energy Fuel Cell System
On October 2, Bloom Energy announced the installation of a 3.5 megawatt fuel cell system at the headquarters of biotech company Illumina in San Diego, California. According to Illumina, the Bloom Energy Server helps fulfill its Corporate Social Responsibility vision to deepen its impact on human health by serving as a champion for patients, the community, the planet.

Click  here for the full press release from Bloom Energy.
Hyundai Launches 2020 NEXO Fuel Cell Vehicle in California
On September 24, Hyundai launched the 2020 model of its NEXO fuel cell vehicle in California. According to Hyundai, the SUV has a maximum range of 380 miles. The 2020 NEXO is available in Southern California at Keyes Hyundai in Van Nuys and Tustin Hyundai, and in Northern California at Capitol Hyundai in San Jose.
2020 Hyundai NEXO fuel cell vehicle. Source: Hyundai
Click  here to view the full press release from Hyundai.
Plug Power to Develop Hydrogen Cooling Technology in Partnership with Washington State University
On October 10, Plug Power announced it will partner with Washington State University to develop cryogenic hydrogen cooling technology to maximize hydrogen storage and transfer efficiency. According to Plug Power, the improvements will lower fuel costs for the company’s customers by reducing back-end costs of transportation and storage.

The cooling technology causes compressed hydrogen to swirl in a vortex, where a catalytic reaction cryogenically cools the hydrogen. The partnership aims to optimize this reaction to operate with supercritical hydrogen. Plug Power expects this to improve cost and efficiency of small liquid hydrogen systems and aid in low boil-off and heat mitigation issues.

Plug Power and Washington State University are in the first stage of three, in which they will gain more knowledge of the technology operation under cryogenic temperatures. The following two stages include analytical modeling and validation and a final field test.

Click  here for the full press release from Plug Power.
Hydrogen Fuel Cell Equipment Deployed at Port of Long Beach
On October 2, the Port of Long Beach (POLB) announced the demonstration of hydrogen- and electric-powered cargo handling equipment at two shipping terminals, in pursuit of its goal to become the world’s first zero-emissions seaport.

The new equipment was purchased through a $5.3 million grant from the California Air Resources Board as part of the “C-PORT,” or Commercialization of POLB Off-Road Technology Project. The Port has several ongoing clean-air technology demonstrations in partnership with labor, marine terminal operators and regulatory agencies.

Click  here  for full press release from Port of Long Beach.
Hexagon Ultra-High-Pressure Hydrogen Vessels Approved for California Storage Installations
On September 24, Hexagon Composites announced that its ultra-high-pressure hydrogen ground storage tanks have been approved for use in California by the state's California Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board (CalOSHA).

Hexagon's 1034 bar composite pressure tanks will be used at hydrogen refueling stations to ensure 700 bar tanks will be filled completely. The CalOSHA approval certifies the tanks for a 20-year lifecycle, with one requalification test at year 15.

Hexagon's ultra-high-pressure tanks have been in service for ground storage at hydrogen stations in Europe and Canada for several years. The same vessels were recently permitted by the Department of Transportation, at 950 bar (13,775 psi), for moving hydrogen on American roadways, making them a multi-application product.

Click  here for the full press release from Hexagon.
PDC Machines Receives Argonne-Developed Technology to Lower Hydrogen Costs
On October 9, the US Department of Energy Argonne National Laboratory announced it had transferred newly developed hydrogen compressor technology to PDC Machines. The technology utilizes a fueling algorithm and pressure consolidation that lowers costs and increases efficiency of dispensing hydrogen at refueling stations.

Agronne estimates that by minimizing compressor idle time and utilizing a high-pressure stream during high demand, operators can save up to 30 percent on equipment costs while increasing fuel transfer times by more than 20 percent. According to Argonne, implementing the new system has the potential to reduce consumer hydrogen costs.

PDC Machines received the technology through the Department of Energy’s Hydrogen at Scale initiative and a licensing agreement with Argonne. PDC has integrated the algorithm into its product development and control scheme.

Argonne researchers Amgad Elgowainy and Krishna Reddi were awarded the Excellence in Technology Transfer award by the Federal Laboratory Consortium for their contributions. According to the Federal Laboratory Consortium for Technology Transfer, the technology is expected to set the standard for gaseous refueling. A public version of the software is available worldwide.

Click  here for the full press release from Argonne National Laboratory and  here for the full press release from the Federal Laboratory Consortium for Technology Transfer.
Bloom Energy Fuel Cell Servers to Power Fordham University Library
On September 26, Bloom Energy announced that Bloom Energy Server fuel cell systems would be powering the William D. Walsh Family Library at Fordham University. The 250 kilowatt installation will break ground this fall.

According to Bloom Energy, providing the 240,000 square foot library with clean, fuel cell generated energy will offset more than 300 metric tons of CO  2 annually. Additionally, Bloom stated that Fordham will conserve 39 million gallons of water annually with the Energy Server.

Fordham University's addition of clean fuel cell technology is representative of their efforts to meet New York City's Carbon Challenge to reduce its carbon footprint by 40% by 2030.

Click  here for the full article from  Business Wire.
California Fuel Cell Partnership Releases Road Map for Industry Adoption of Fuel Cell Buses
On September 24, the California Fuel Cell Partnership (CaFCP) released its Fuel Cell Electric Buses Enable 100% Zero Emission Bus Procurement by 2029 roadmap. The document discusses the wide adoption of fuel cell buses across the state so that transit fleets are in compliance with California Air Resources Board (CARB) standards. 

In late 2018, CARB mandated that all bus purchases in 2029 and after must be battery electric or fuel cell powered. The CaFCP road map lists eleven fuel cell focused actions and targets that will aid in fulfilling the mandate.

Click  here for the full press release form CaFCP, and click  here to access the full roadmap.
Bloom Energy Partners with CalBio to Produce Energy from Dairy Waste
On October 10, Bloom Energy announced it will collaborate with California Bioenergy LLC (CalBio) to deploy dairy digesters for methane production that can be used in solid oxide fuel cells. Under the agreement, CalBio will provide dairy digester technology that captures methane biogas, which will be converted to electricity in a Bloom Energy Server.

Methane has a global warming impact 25 times greater than carbon dioxide, but according to the companies, using it in a fuel cell greatly reduces its carbon footprint. Bloom Energy states that there is an estimated 320 megawatts of viable dairy biogas in California that can be utilized via expanding dairy digester and fuel cell technologies.
Process of converting dairy waste to energy. Source: Bloom Energy
Click  here for the full press release from Bloom Energy.
Orlando Utility to Launch $9 Million Hydrogen and Solar Energy System 
On October 7, the Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC) in Orlando, Florida, announced a plan to build two sites of 500-600 acres of solar panels conjoined with hydrogen production for load shifting. The fuel cells for this system will be provided by General Motors, according to OUC.

Each site has a capacity of over 74.5 megawatts, which OUC states is enough to power 13,500 homes. The $9 million hydrogen system, including machinery to produce, store, and utilize the gas to make electricity, is being financed by several partners, including the United States Department of Energy with a $4 million grant. 

Click  here  for the full article from the  Orlando Sentinel  .
Bloom Energy Upgrades Fuel Cell Servers for California Food Manufacturer
On September 20, Bloom Energy announced it had upgraded the Bloom Energy Server fuel cell system powering the Pittsburg, California, manufacturing plant of Ramar Foods, a Filipino Food company. Ramar Foods has been using Bloom Energy Servers since 2011.

Bloom upgraded the 200 kilowatt servers to their latest-generation of fuel cell technology. According to Bloom, the new system will reduce Ramar Foods' emissions by 330,000 lbs of CO  2 annually, a decrease of around 12% of Ramar's energy carbon footprint. Additionally, Bloom stated that the new servers use 40% less space and consume almost no water during normal operation.

Click  here for the full press release from Bloom Energy.
Federal Program News
U.S. Department of Energy and U.S. Army Collaborate to Develop Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicle Technology for Emergency Disaster Relief
On October 8, as part of its National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day celebrations, the United States Department of Energy's (DOE's) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) announced a collaboration with the U.S. Army’s Ground Vehicle Systems Center and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to develop and demonstrate "H2Rescue"—a hydrogen fuel cell-powered emergency relief truck. According to DOE, this collaboration will enable increased resilience and clean energy capability for first responders conducting emergency relief and disaster management efforts.

The H2Rescue project will include a feasibility study and the development of a joint plan for demonstration to ensure the truck meets the needs of users in the emergency management field. This announcement supports DOE's H2@Scale initiative, which seeks to enable affordable and reliable hydrogen generation, transport, storage, and utilization in the United States across multiple sectors.

Click  here  for the full press release from the U.S. Department of Energy.
State Government News
New York State to Provide $3 Million for Zero-Emission Municipality Purchases
On September 30, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced a $3 million program for municipalities to purchase zero-emission vehicles and install supporting infrastructure. The funding is provided by the State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and New York's Environmental Protection Fund.

Under the program, $500,000 in rebates are eligible for municipalities that purchase or lease eligible clean vehicles, including hydrogen fuel cell vehicles. Each eligible vehicle may receive a rebate of up to $5,000. The DEC will accept rebate applications until July 24, 2020, or until funding is exhausted.

In addition, $2,500,000 in grants are available for municipalities to install zero-emission infrastructure, including hydrogen fueling station components. Eligible municipalities will have to provide 20% matching funds per project grant. The DEC will accept grant applications until May 29, 2020, or until funding is exhausted.

Click  here for the full press release from the Office of Governor Cuomo.
International Industry Headlines
Toyota Mirai Fuel Cell Stacks to Power New European City Bus
On October 18, Toyota and Portuguese bus production company CaetanoBus SA unveiled the H2.City Gold hydrogen fuel cell bus at the Busworld 2019 industry show in Brussels, Belgium. Under a partnership announced in 2018, the H2.City Gold utilizes fuel cell stacks integrated from the Toyota Mirai fuel cell vehicle.

The fuel cell stack is located on the roof of the bus along with five hydrogen tanks for a total capacity of 37.5 kilograms. According to Toyota, the bus has a range of 400 km (~249 miles) and a refueling time under nine minutes. Toyota states that trial buses will soon be operated across European cities, with commercialization expected by mid-2020.
H2.City Gold fuel cell bus at Busworld 2019. Source: Toyota
Click  here for the full press release from Toyota.
Doosan Launches Fuel Cell Pack for Drone Applications
On October 17, Doosan Mobility Innovation announced the DP30 fuel cell pack for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The launch ceremony was held at Doosan Leadership Institute Yonkangwon in Gangdong-gu, Seoul, South Korea.

To accompany the drone, Doosan released DMI View, a software for storing and applying UAV flight information. According to  Business Korea, the software is intended for use in extended missions including cartography, facility safety inspections, search-and-rescue, and pollution location.
Dong Hyun-soo (second from left, front row), vice chairman of Doosan Corp. and Lee Doo-soon (first from left, front row), CEO of Doosan Mobility Innovation, view DS30 at DLI Yonkangwon. Source: Business Korea.
Click  here for the full article from  Business Korea.
Hyundai Partners with South Korea Oil Refiner to Construct Hydrogen Refueling Station
On October 15, GS Caltex Corp, a South Korean oil refiner, announced a joint venture with Hyundai to construct a hydrogen fueling station next to its existing gasoline and liquid petroleum gas station in Seoul, South Korea. GS Caltex intends to offer fuel for all types of vehicles to create a “Total Energy Station”. The company broke ground on the new hydrogen station in eastern Seoul’s Gangdong District.

According to  Pulse News, the hydrogen station will complete construction in December.  Pulse News stated the station will be capable of refueling more than five fuel cell vehicles per hour for a total of seventy per day. The station will receive outside supply from a tube trailer.
Digital rendering of GS Caltex’s Total Energy Station. Source: GS Caltex Corp.
Click  here for the full article from Pulse News.
Germany's 75th Hydrogen Refueling Station Opens in Mönchengladbach
On September 26, Air Liquide, Shell, and the Germany H2 Mobility joint venture opened Germany's 75th hydrogen refueling station in Mönchengladbach, North Rhine-Westphalia. According to H2 Mobility, the station has a capacity of around 200 kilograms of hydrogen and can refuel fifty vehicles per day.

The hydrogen station in Mönchengladbach is funded by the European Commission through the Fuel Cells and Hydrogen 2 Joint Undertaking (FCH 2 JU) in the Hydrogen Mobility Europe (H2ME) project. North-Rhine Westphalia now leads the country in public hydrogen refueling stations with a total of seventeen. 
New hydrogen refueling station in Mönchengladbach, Germany. Source: H2 Mobility
Click  here for the full press release from H2 Mobility.
Quebec City Opens First Hydrogen Station to Fuel Toyota Mirai Fleet
On October 15, the government of Quebec City, Canada, unveiled its first public hydrogen refueling station. The $5 million pilot project includes a pump and an on-site electrolyzer. According to local Quebec media, the station will primarily service fifty Toyota Mirai fuel cell vehicles recently purchased by the City. Until now, the fleet was using a Linde gas supplier trailer, which will remain in place for backup refueling.
Martin Gilbert, Managing Director of Corporate Strategy and Innovation, Toyota (left), Luc Harnois, Executive Vice President, Harnois Energy (middle), and Michel Archambault, Director of Business Development, Hydrogenics (right) at Quebec City’s hydrogen pump activation. Source: leSoleil.
Click  here for the full article from  leSoleil (in French).
Plug Power Teams with German Manufacturer Mulag to Bring New Hydrogen-Powered Ground Support Vehicles to Hamburg Airport
On October 8, Plug Power announced a collaboration with German specialty vehicle manufacturer Mulag to bring the newest generation of hydrogen fuel cell-powered electric cargo tow tractors to Germany’s Hamburg Airport. The vehicle produced by the partnership was built by Mulag and operates using Plug Power’s zero emission ProGen hydrogen engine. Based on its successful deployment and their unique scalability, Plug Power will provide Hamburg Airport with sixty additional units to power their baggage-towing fleet along with permanent hydrogen stations for consistent and efficient refueling.

Click  here  for the full press release from Plug Power.
Intelligent Energy Receives UK Government Funding for Fuel Cell SUV and Bus Applications
On October 16, Intelligent Energy announced a grant from the United Kingdom’s Advanced Propulsion Centre, a non-profit that funds low-carbon emission powertrain technologies, to integrate fuel cell systems into SUVs and buses. The company will be leading a program with Changan UK Ltd, a Chinese car manufacturer, and Alexander Dennis Ltd, a UK bus manufacturer, to produce high power, low cost fuel cell vehicles.

The program will utilize fuel cell systems in the range of 30 kW to 120 kW based on Intelligent Energy’s existing high-power metal plate fuel cell technology. According to Intelligent Energy, the grant will allow the company to expand manufacturing and fuel cell system supply chain processes. Intelligent Energy states that the program will establish a production capability that makes fuel cell stacks and systems available to other original equipment manufacturers.

Click  here for the full press release from Intelligent Energy.
Nel Awarded One Million Dollars to Develop Electrolyzer Production Line in Norway
On September 26, Nel announced it had been awarded a NOK 9.25 million (~$1 million) grant from Enova SF, a Norwegian public enterprise focusing on environmentally friendly production and energy. The grant will be used to develop a full-scale pilot production line for alkaline electrolyzers in Heroya, Norway. 

According to Nel, engineering phase of the project will finish in 2019, and execution is planned for 2020.

Click  here for the full press release from Nel ASA.
Anglo American to Develop Hydrogen Truck in Partnership with ENGIE
On October 10, Anglo American announced a partnership with ENGIE, a global energy and energy services company, to develop a hydrogen fuel cell-powered mine haul truck. According to Anglo American, the new fuel cell truck will be the largest of its kind. ENGIE will provide hydrogen generation solutions to supplement Anglo American’s truck development.

The ‘first motion’ of the truck is expected in 2020. Testing and validation will take place at Anglo American’s Mogalakwena platinum metals mine in South Africa before deployment at other locations. Anglo American expects similar, if not improved, operational performance compared to diesel trucks, with the benefits of cleaner air, less noise, and lower maintenance costs.

Click  here for the full press release from Anglo American.
Hexagon to Deliver Fuel Systems for New Hydrogen Bus Model
On October 17, Hexagon announced that its subsidiary, Agility Fuel Solutions, will provide twelve fuel systems for Solaris Bus & Coach’s new hydrogen bus model. Bolzano, Italy, is the first city to order the Solaris Urbino 12 hydrogen bus. 

According to Hexagon, the Urbino 12 will utilize Agility’s Type 4 hydrogen fuel system to reach a driving range up to 350 km (~217 miles). Hexagon states that the Type 4 system will reduce the bus’s fuel system mass by 20 percent compared to the previous model.

The bus will be tested in regular passenger traffic during the second half of 2020 by Régie Autonome des Transports Parisiens. The Agility hydrogen bus systems are scheduled to deliver in the third quarter of 2020.
Digital rendering of the Solaris Urbino 12 hydrogen bus. Source: Hexagon
Click  here for the full press release from Hexagon.
Hydrogenics Proposes 2-Gigawatt Solar Plant to Produce Hydrogen in Partnership with European Companies
On October 11, Hydrogenics and other industry partners presented a proposal for the European Union’s Important Projects of Common European Interest (IPCEI) to construct a 2-gigawatt photovoltaic plant producing green hydrogen. The project, known as Silver Frog, also involves companies Meyer Burger, a German photovoltaic manufacturer, Ecosolifer, a Hungarian modules and heterojunction technology manufacturer, and European Energy, a Danish renewables developer. Hydrogenics would supply the electrolysis technology under the proposal.

According to  Recharge News, the project could produce an estimated 882,000 tons of renewable hydrogen over eight years.  Recharge News states that the hydrogen production would reduce 8.82 million tons of carbon dioxide each year, while also creating 6,000 jobs.

IPCEI is evaluating the plan in comparison with seven other proposals. The final selection for the IPCEI is expected in 2020.

Click  here for the full article from  Recharge News.
Hyundai Motor and Doosan Fuel Cell to Create Independent Hydrogen Fuel Cell Energy Network
On October 7, Hyundai and Doosan Fuel Cell announced an agreement to cooperate on a hydrogen-based microgrid demonstration project at the Ulsan TechnoPark in Ulsan, South Korea. The companies plan to develop a new business model for distributed generation of hydrogen fuel cells and demonstrate hydrogen-based generation system that can respond to fluctuating loads.

Under the agreement plans, each company will manufacture two different fuel cell models. Hyundai will create polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells, while Doosan Fuel Cell will make phosphoric acid fuel cells.
From left: Woo Hang-su, head of Ulsan TechnoPark, Oh Jae-hyuk, head of the Future Technology Group at Hyundai Motor Group, and Moon Sang-jin, head of Doosan Fuel Cell’s R&D and new business division, sign a memorandum of understanding at Hyundai Motor Group’s R&D center in Uiwang. Source: Hyundai Motor Group
Click  here  for the full article from the  Korea Herald.
Air Liquide, BMW, and Hydrogenics to Contribute to H2Haul, the European Fuel Cell-Powered Long-Distance Haulage Project
On October 1, leading European heavy-duty vehicle manufacturers, fuel cell suppliers, and hydrogen refueling infrastructure providers announced a collaboration to develop and test fleets of fuel cell trucks and hydrogen refueling stations. According to the participants, the H2Haul project will make a significant contribution towards preparing the market for further deployment of the technology in the 2020s and contribute towards the 2030 European Union CO  2  reduction target attainment.

The H2Haul project will deploy sixteen zero-emission fuel cell trucks at four demonstration sites. Hydrogenics will provide fuel cell systems for the vehicles. Air Liquide will contribute to the projects infrastructure by providing a hydrogen charging station in South-East France with hydrogen produced by local and low-carbon electrolysis. BMW will be operating the FCV trucks for the duration of the five-year grant from the European Commission via the Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Joint Undertaking valued at €12 million (~$13.25 million).
Digital rendition of a FCV truck for the H2Haul Project. Source: Air Liquide
Click  here for the full press release from H2Haul and  here for the full press release from Air Liquide.
Intelligent Energy to Incorporate Fuel Cells into Vehicles for Chinese Auto Market
On October 23, Intelligent Energy signed a memorandum of understanding with the Tri-Ring Group, a Chinese manufacturing enterprise, and Hynertech, a Chinese hydrogen storage company, to collaborate on commercial fuel cell vehicle production. Under the agreement, Tri-Ring will incorporate Intelligent Energy fuel cells and Hynertech hydrogen supply systems into road vehicles. At least one demonstration vehicle using Intelligent Energy fuel cells will be developed specifically to conduct trials and market to customers.

Click  here  for the full press release from Intelligent Energy.
Bloom Energy and EnergyPower to Supply Zero Carbon Fuel Cell Electricity from Biowaste in Indian Deployment
On October 4, Bloom Energy and EnergyPower, a technology company focused on maximizing overall utilization and efficiency of clean electricity generation in India, announced a joint effort to deploy an integrated fuel cell solution for local Indian businesses. According to the companies, the four megawatts of Bloom Energy Servers at the solid oxide fuel cell plant in Shirala, Maharashtra will be powered from renewable biogas. To power Bloom’s solid oxide fuel cells, anaerobic digesters will be used to break down and clean biowaste to produce biomethane. 
Rendering of Bloom Energy and EnergyPower biogas project in Shirala, Maharashtra, India. Source: Bloom Energy
Click  here for the full press release from Bloom Energy.
FuelCell Energy Partners with German Utility Company to Advance Fuel Cell Deployment in Europe
On October 3, FuelCell Energy and E.ON Business Solutions, a German integrated energy solutions company, signed a collaboration agreement to increase fuel cell system deployments in Europe. According to FuelCell Energy, under the German Renewable Energy Sources Act, or EEG, FuelCell Energy SureSource power plants receive a 60% feed-in-tariff cost reduction.

E.ON currently owns two FuelCell Energy systems in Germany: a 1.4 megawatt SureSource 1500 power plan t located at the German headquarters and production facility of FRIATEC AG in Mannheim, and one 0.4 megawatt SureSource 400 plant located at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Frankfurt.

Click  here for the full press release from FuelCell Energy.
Hyundai Partners with Hydrospider to Promote Green Hydrogen Infrastructure in Europe
On September 25, Hyundai Hydrogen Mobility (HHM), the joint venture between Hyundai and Switzerland's H2 Energy company, and Hydrospider, the joint venture of H2 Energy, Alpiq, and Linde, agreed to promote green hydrogen production through a new business model and a plan to develop refueling infrastructure. 

As part of the announcement, Hyundai released information on its upcoming H2 Xcient fuel cell truck that will be provided as part of the agreement. HHM plans to deliver 1,600 fuel cell heavy-duty trucks to transport and logistics companies in Switzerland through 2025. According to Hyundai, the H2 Xcient will feature a 190 kW fuel cell system and will have a single-fueling travel range of 400 km (~248 miles).
Digital rendering of the Hyundai H2 Xcient Fuel Cell Truck. Source: Hyundai
The production of green hydrogen via a two-megawatt electrolyzer will begin at Alpiq's hydroelectric power plant in Gösgen, Switzerland, at the end of 2019, and the H2 Mobility Switzerland Association will assist in building further hydrogen infrastructure. According to Hyundai, the industry partners are hoping to integrate the infrastructure and a Hyundai heavy-duty truck deployment simultaneously.

Click  here to read the full press release from Hyundai.
Toyota to Supply Chinese Auto Manufacturers with Fuel Cell Components
On September 26, Toyota announced a partnership with Chinese automakers Guangzhou Automobile Group (GAC) and FAW Group to develop fuel cell vehicle models. GAC-Toyota vehicles will be equipped with Toyota fuel cell stacks, and Toyota will supply fuel cell components to FAW. According to Toyota, the automaker has also been supplying fuel cell parts to Chinese automakers Beiqi Foton Motor Co Ltd, Beijing SinoHytec Co Ltd, and Higer Bus.

Click  here for the full article from  Reuters.
Bloom Forms Joint Venture to Produce Fuel Cells in South Korea
On September 25, Bloom Energy and SK Engineering and Construction Co., a South Korean construction company, announced the formation of a joint venture to produce solid oxide fuel cells in South Korea. The joint venture will initially provide the fuel cells to domestic power generating facilities, data centers, and more.

Moving forward, the joint venture plans to export fuel cell systems to neighboring countries. According to a spokesman for the venture, fuel cell production will start in the first half of 2020.
SK E&C CEO Ahn Jae-hyun (left) and Bloom Energy CEO K.R. Sridhar (right) sign agreement to form joint venture for production of SOFCs in South Korea. Source: Yonhap News Agency
Click  here for the full article from  Yonhap News Agency.
Hyundai Motor Company and Cummins to Collaborate on Hydrogen Fuel Cell
On September 27, Hyundai Motor Company and Cummins Inc. announced an agreement to jointly evaluate opportunities to develop and commercialize fuel cell vehicle powertrains. These new powertrains are expected to be developed by combining Hyundai’s fuel cell systems with Cummins’ electric powertrain, battery and control technologies.

According to Hyundai and Cummins, the initial development will be focused on the North American commercial vehicle market, including working with North American original equipment manufacturers on the integration of these systems into their vehicles. 
Thad Ewald, Vice President, Corporate Strategy, Cummins Inc. and Saehoon Kim, Vice President and Head of Fuel Cell Group at Hyundai Motor Group shake after signing the memorandum of understanding (MOU). Source: Hyundai
Hyundai and Cummins state that the new collaboration may extend beyond the commercial vehicle market, as the companies will also evaluate the development of fuel cell generators for backup power.

Click  here  for the full press release from Hyundai.
Bloom Partners with Samsung to Develop Fuel Cell Transport Ships
On September 25, Bloom Energy announced it has partnered with Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI), a subsidiary of the Samsung Group, to design ships powered by Bloom Energy solid oxide fuel cells. At a ceremony in the SHI Geoje shipyard in South Korea, Samsung Heavy Industries announced they have received Approval in Principle from DNV GL, the internationally accredited marine shipping registrar and classification society, in collaboration with Bloom Energy to proceed with a fuel cell-powered ship design for Aframax crude oil tankers.

According to SHI, the shipbuilder's use of fuel cells for propulsion and auxiliary power will help the company reduce its carbon emissions below 50% of its 2008 numbers, a target set by the International Maritime Organization. Bloom Energy and SHI estimate that replacing oil-based power generation on cargo ships could reduce shipping emissions by 45%.
Proposed design for integrating Bloom Energy Servers on an SHI ship. Source: Bloom Energy.
Click  here for the full article from  Business Wire.
Intelligent Energy to Produce Fuel Cell Systems for European Material Handling Equipment
On September 26, Intelligent Energy announced a partnership with FES Fahrzeug Entwicklung Schsen Gmbh (FES), a German vehicle development service provider, to launch fuel cell products for the European Electric Hand Truck market. The agreement will provide 1.2 kilowatt hydrogen fuel cell systems to power European Class 3 material handling trucks used in warehouse, logistics, and distribution. 

According to Intelligent Energy, the integration of fuel cells will provide a steady voltage output and faster refueling times compared to the current batteries used in the trucks. In addition, Intelligent Energy states that minimal maintenance will be needed and warehouse space will be freed up.

Click  here for the full press release from Intelligent Energy.
Hyundai Plans Testing for Hydrogen-Powered Trucks in Israel
On September 24, Hyundai announced that it is planning a large-scale test program for hydrogen fuel cell heavy-duty trucks in Israel, starting in 2020. According to  Jewish News Syndicate, the testing will be conducted by Israeli car retailer Colmobil Ltd and logistics company Taavura Holdings Ltd.

A delegation from Hyundai visited Israel last month to discuss the project and met with officials in the office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, according to according to a report by the Israeli business daily Calcalist.

Click  here for the full article from  Jewish News Syndicate.
Toyota Mirai Car Service Fleet Travels One Million Miles
On October 21, Toyota announced that a fleet of 27 Mirai fuel cell vehicles (FCVs) operated by Green Tomato Cars, a zero-emission focused car service company based in London, has traveled a cumulative total of one million miles. According to Toyota, each Mirai in the fleet has saved the equivalent of 8.4 tons of carbon dioxide.

Green Tomato Cars first added two Mirai FCVs to its fleet in a 2015 trial, and the full fleet has been around for 18 months. The car service company is adding 25 more Mirai FCVs to its fleet this month. Toyota states that Green Tomato Cars has carried 80,000 passengers in the Mirai fleet with an average of 120 miles per day.

According to Toyota, there are currently 137 Toyota Mirai FCVs on the road in the United Kingdom. At the fast-approaching two-million-mile mark, Toyota estimates 454 tons of carbon dioxide will have been saved from emission. 
Toyota Mirai in London, United Kingdom. Source: Toyota
Click  here for the full blog post from Toyota.
Intelligent Energy and A-Plant Host Inaugural Hydrogen Energy Summit
On October 3, Intelligent Energy and A-Plant, the United Kingdom’s largest equipment rental company, invited leading industry experts, suppliers, and partners to the inaugural Hydrogen Energy Summit in Loughborough, United Kingdom. The participants and speakers discussed how hydrogen fuel cells can be an integral part of a sustainable fuel replacement for diesel in the construction market.

The event combined a series of presentations and discussions as well as a tour of Intelligent Energy’s facilities, which showcased its commercially available fuel cell product range.

Click  here for full press release from Intelligent Energy.
Hydrogen Mobility Industry Group to Provide Hydrogen Fuel in Ireland
On October 3, the new Hydrogen Mobility Ireland industry group, headed by Toyota's Mark Teevan, announced a plan to provide hydrogen fueling infrastructure nationwide. The association seeks €14 million (~$15.4 million) from the Irish government to support private industry investments in the scheme.

Hydrogen Mobility Ireland plans to make hydrogen fueling stations available on every main road in Ireland by 2030. According to the industry, a network of 76 stations would provides hydrogen refueling infrastructure to half the country's population.

Click  here for the full article from  Irish Examiner.
International Government News
Global Energy Ministers and Organizations Pledge to Deploy Ten Million Fuel Cell Vehicles Over the Next Decade
On September 25, in Tokyo, Japan, ministers and delegates from over thirty countries, regions, and organizations pledged to introduce ten million fuel cell vehicles (FCV), trucks, buses and other hydrogen-powered systems, as well as 10,000 hydrogen refueling stations, globally over the next ten years.

At the Second Hydrogen Ministerial Meeting, hosted by the Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry, attendees reaffirmed the view that hydrogen can be a key contributor to clean, safe and affordable energy for the future. The conference participants also reaffirmed the value of collaborating further to accelerate the deployment of hydrogen and fuel cell technologies, including the harmonization of regulations, codes, and standards, international joint research and development, the deployment of hydrogen transportation infrastructure, and the market introduction of various fuel cell-powered vehicles and systems. 
Ministers and delegates met to discuss the use of hydrogen. Source: The Japan Times
According to  The Japan Times, the ten million FCV pledge would be a 250-fold increase from current global deployments. The Japanese has its own national goal to introduce 800,000 FCVs and 900 hydrogen refueling stations by 2030. As part of the fuel cell vehicle pledge, Takeshi Uchiyamada, Toyota's Chairman,  announced the company is preparing to launch the second generation of the Mirai fuel cell car.

Click  here for the full article from  The Japan Times and  here for the Meeting Chair's summary of the Ministerial.
Germany Pledges $330 Million for Green Hydrogen Research
On October 9, Germany’s Ministry of Education and Research pledged to invest an additional €300 million (~$330 million) into research on renewable hydrogen by 2023, following its previous allocation of €180 million (~$200 million). This investment is part of  Energiewende  , the Germany government’s strategy to transition to non-nuclear, sustainable power sources and in accordance with the government’s approved draft legislative ‘climate package.’

The Federal Economic Affairs and Energy Minister Peter Altmaier had already announced €300 million (~$330 million) for hydrogen research, totaling the ministries pledges at €780 million (~$856 million).

Click  here  for the full article from  Cision PR Newswire  .
South Korea Continues Hydrogen Refueling Station Installations on Schedule
On October 22, South Korea’s Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE) announced that it will continue to install hydrogen refueling stations across the country without delay, keeping up with its existing hydrogen policy vision. South Korea’s President Moon Jae-in’s continued to pursue hydrogen as a main alternative fuel for vehicles, and an estimate 86 hydrogen refueling station will operate across South Korea by the end of 2019.

According to MOTIE, the country will have 310 hydrogen stations installed by 2022, with long-term plans to construct 1,200 stations by 2040. The 2022 include 250 refueling stations at large cities and 60 stations at expressways.  The Korea Times reports that this network will provide customers with the ability to reach hydrogen stations within 30 minutes, with a goal to shorten the time to 15 minutes by 2040. 

In addition, on October 24, the metropolitan government of Seoul, South Korea announced an individual goal to have over 4,000 fuel cell vehicles (FCVs) deployed by 2022. According to  Yonhap News Agency, Seoul will increase the total number of hydrogen stations to more than 15 to encourage growth. By next year, the local government aims to increase the number of deployed FCVs from 591 to 1,854, with hydrogen stations increasing from four to ten. In support of these goals, Seoul Mayor Park Won-soon has made a fuel cell vehicle his official car, reflecting South Korean President Moon Jae-In's own personal FCV.
South Korean President Moon Jae-in riding in his Hyundai NEXO fuel cell vehicle in August. Source: Cheong Wa Dae
Click  here for the full article by  The Korea Times and  here for the full article from  Yonhap News Agency.
Germany Invests $26 Million into Hydrogen Transport, Including Plug Power Collaboration Project
On October 18, Germany’s Federal Ministry of Transport and Digital Infrastructure (BMVI) awarded €23.5 million (~$26.18 million) to a range of hydrogen transportation deployment projects across the country. Specific projects focus on initial market introductions of fuel cell powered-forklift trucks, ride-pooling fleets, hydrogen buses, and fuel cell street-sweepers.

Among other recipients, Deutsche Post DHL Group received €9,822,330 (~$10,943,549) for the procurement of 500 medium-duty fuel cell vehicles for delivery services. European electric vehicle manufacturer StreetScooter will build the delivery vans with hydrogen fuel cell engines from Plug Power.

Funding for the projects comes from the National Innovation Program Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technology established in 2006. Moving forward, the German government is focusing on market introduction of hydrogen technology. As of October 2019, there are 75 operating hydrogen fueling stations across the country.
German Transport Minister (right) with DHL transport truck. Source: BMVI
Click  here for the full press release from BMVI (in German).
Australia Funds Studies to Evaluate Green Hydrogen Cost in Ammonia Production
On September 30, the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) announced it will provide AUD 2.9 million (~$1.94 million) for two studies on using renewable hydrogen to produce ammonia. The studies plan to build green hydrogen and ammonia plants at solar and wind farms in Moura and Moranbah, Queensland.

Currently, the sites eyed by the studies use natural gas to produce hydrogen to make ammonia for the mining industry. According to  Reuters, the studies will determine the economic viability of green hydrogen production as a way to curb emissions.

Click  here for the Queensland ARENA press release, and  here for the Moranbah Arena press release.
South Korea Releases Plans to Convert Three Cities to Hydrogen Power
On October 10, the South Korean Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport released plans to build three hydrogen-powered cities by 2022. After obtaining approval from residents, cities will be selected to receive 9.9-megawatt stationary fuel cells, 670 fuel cell vehicles, and 30 hydrogen buses. South Korea’s government plans to convert 10 percent of its cities, counties, and towns to hydrogen by 2030, and 30 percent to hydrogen by 2040.

In 2019, the country had earmarked 130.4 billion won (~$110 million) in subsidies for hydrogen vehicles and 105.7 billion won (~$89 million) for hydrogen charging infrastructure.

Click  here for the full article from  The Korea Herald.
German and Dutch Ministries to Expand Collaboration on Deploying Hydrogen Technologies
On October 2, Germany’s Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy and the Netherland’s Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Policy recognized the potential role of hydrogen as an important energy carrier in their energy system, for sector coupling and system integration, as well as a base material for industrial production. The ministries intend to jointly perform a feasibility study on the viability of future hydrogen applications, hydrogen production particularly production based on renewable energy, large scale storage and transportation infrastructure.

Click  here  to read the full declaration from the German and Dutch ministries.
South Korea and Australia Partner to Expand Hydrogen Industry Ties
On September 23, South Korea's Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Energy announced it has signed a partnership agreement with its Australian counterpart to promote hydrogen as South Korea's new main source of energy.

According to  Yonhap News Agency, the agreement stipulates that the countries will draft a hydrogen action plan to guide the industry through 2030. This is the fourth hydrogen deal South Korea has signed this year, having also made agreements with Norway, Saudi Arabia, and Israel.

Yonhap stated that South Korean President Moon Jae-in's hydrogen agenda would increase the amount of fuel cell vehicles in South Korea to 6.2 million units by 2040, including 3.3 million units for export.

Click  here for the full article from  Yonhap News Agency.
Plug Power CEO Participates in United Nations Climate Action Conference
On October 4, Plug Power’s CEO Andy Marsh addressed United Nations (UN) delegates and the Secretariat, as well as the private sector and academia representatives, on the short- and long-term potential of hydrogen fuel cells in helping member countries achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030. Using data from The Hydrogen Council, Marsh emphasized that by 2050, hydrogen will support 19% of global energy demand, creating 45 million jobs.

Click  here  for the full article on Yahoo! Finance.
International Renewable Energy Agency Releases Paper Examining the Use of Hydrogen for "Hard-to-Decarbonize" Areas
On September 26, the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) released the paper Hydrogen: A renewable energy perspective, which examines the use hydrogen for "hard-to-decarbonize" energy processes. These uses include energy-intensive industries, trucks, aviation, shipping, and heating applications. The paper concludes that hydrogen and renewable energy have important synergies to look into, and that electrolyzers can add demand-side flexibility, among many other findings.

Click  here for the full paper from IRENA.
Government of South Australia Releases Action Plan to Scale Up Renewable Hydrogen Production
On September 24, South Australian Premier Steven Marshall released the government's Hydrogen Action Plan, a document that identifies twenty actions in five areas to scale-up renewable hydrogen production for export and domestic use. The plan is accompanied by an AUD 1 million (~$670,000) fund to identify locations for renewable hydrogen production and export infrastructure. 

According to Premier Marshall, the Hydrogen Action Plan will contribute to the South Australian Growth State Plan, demonstrating the South Australian Government’s efforts to establish hydrogen as a major industry in the state.

Click  here for the full press release from the government of South Australia.
Zurich Government Council Adds Hyundai Fuel Cell Vehicles to its Fleet
On October 4, Mario Fehr, Head of Zurich’s Department of Security, unveiled the first two new hydrogen-powered Hyundai NEXO official vehicles of the Government Council. The Government Council will build a publicly accessible hydrogen refueling station at the Zürich-albisgütli Road Traffic Office. The only existing hydrogen refueling station in the cantonis located at the Empa research institute in Dübendorf.
Peter Kyburz, Director of Road Traffic, Mario Fehr, Governing Council and Head of the Safety Directorate, and Urs Fröhli, Chief Expert Road Traffic Vehicle Testing, in front of the new hydrogen-powered Hyundai NEXO of the Zurich Government. Source: Canton of Zürich
Click  here for full press release from Canton of Zürich (in German).
Upcoming Events
2019 Fuel Cell Seminar and Energy Exposition
November 5 - 7, 2019
Long Beach Convention Center | Long Beach, California
 
The Fuel Cell Seminar & Energy Exposition (FCS&EE) is taking place next week in Long Beach, California. If you are not already registered, there is still time, either online or onsite at the venue. Don’t miss out on the largest and most comprehensive industry conference this year. Check out www.fuelcellseminar.com to see the latest plenary speakers, technical sessions , and exhibitors .  
CARB and CaFCP Webinar to Discuss 2019 Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle Report
October 30, 2019 | 10:00 AM PDT

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) and the California Fuel Cell Partnership (CaFCP) invite the public to participate in an upcoming webinar to discuss the 2019 Annual Evaluation of Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle Deployment and Hydrogen Fuel Station Network Development. CARB and CaFCP staff will discuss the findings and analyses presented in the report and provide relevant updates since the report's publication. The webinar will also include a question and answer period for attendees. After registering, participants will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

The 2019 and earlier issues of the Annual Evaluation are available at CARB’s  Hydrogen Fueling Infrastructure page. This and prior annual evaluations provide CARB’s assessments of California’s on-road fuel cell electric vehicle fleet, auto manufacturer projections for future deployment volumes in California, and progress in development of California’s hydrogen fueling station network. CARB’s analyses and recommendations for new station locations, capacities, and technical capabilities are also discussed in the reports.

Click  here to register for the webinar.
US Department of Energy Webinar: Pressure Consolidation Method for Reduced Hydrogen Fueling Cost
October 30, 2019 | 12:00 PM EDT

On Wednesday, October 30, 2019, at 12 p.m. Eastern, the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy's Fuel Cell Technologies Office will present a webinar entitled "Pressure Consolidation Method for Reduced Hydrogen Fueling Cost."

In this webinar, Argonne National Laboratory (ANL) will explain the pressure consolidation technique that could reduce the cost of hydrogen fueling stations by 30%. The pressure consolidation strategy includes dynamic integration of storage at a fueling station, including tube trailers parked on-site that contain compressors with increasing throughput at peak times of the day. This approach allows for smaller compressors at the fueling station. Pressure consolidation fueling also improves tube-trailer payload, further reducing the cost of hydrogen delivery to the refueling station. Pressure consolidation was developed by ANL and verified in 2018 by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory.

This webinar will be recorded and the slides and recording will be posted online.

Click  here to register for the webinar.
California Hydrogen Business Council and ACT News Webinar: Renewable Hydrogen’s Role in Securing California’s Decarbonized and Energy Resilient Future
October 31, 2019 | 11:00 AM PDT

As California looks to achieve its emission reduction, air quality, and clean energy goals, the state is grappling with increasing energy demands from the transportation, residential, and commercial sectors. How can California support a diverse and growing economy while moving towards decarbonization? Renewable hydrogen offers a unique solution to transform California’s future energy economy, maintaining energy resiliency while decarbonizing industries across multiple sectors.

Attendees will hear from industry experts who will provide insights into:

  • How renewable hydrogen can be used as a zero-carbon solution for electricity generation and energy storage at scale
  • Real-world case studies where electrolytic hydrogen plays a key role in cross sector decarbonization in California and around the world
  • The opportunities renewable hydrogen presents for building resiliency during times of uncertainty

Click  here to register for the webinar.
New Jersey's Clean Energy Program: 2019 Energy Master Plan Webinar
November 1, 2019 | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM EDT

The Draft 2019 Energy Master Plan (EMP), released in June 2019, focuses on strategies and goals to reach Governor Murphy’s 100 percent clean energy mandates. In conjunction with developing the Draft 2019 EMP, the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities contracted with Rocky Mountain Institute to develop the Integrated Energy Plan (IEP). 

The IEP models several future scenarios and identifies the most strategic and least-cost pathways to achieve New Jersey’s 2050 goals of 100 percent clean energy and the 80 percent emissions reduction by 2050 required by the Global Warming Response Act. The scenarios that result from the IEP will be incorporated into the Final 2019 EMP, which will be delivered by the end of 2019.

To summarize the findings of the IEP, the EMP Committee will be hosting a public webinar. In addition to the webinar, the EMP Committee is opening a comment period to provide written feedback on the IEP following the webinar  until 5:00 p.m. on Friday, November 15. Comments should be submitted electronically to  emp.comments@bpu.nj.gov, using the subject line “  IEP feedback”. 

For further details about the webinar and the comment period, please consult the Public Notice, which is available  here. Please direct all questions to  emp.comments@bpu.nj.gov. 

Click  here to register for the webinar.
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Requests for Papers, Proposals, & Information
Western Australia Renewable Hydrogen Energy Fund
The McGowan Government has opened a $10 million Renewable Hydrogen Fund to drive a new job-creating industry harnessing the State's renewable resources. The fund will assist projects to develop Western Australia's renewable hydrogen industry and attract investment in hydrogen infrastructure, with grants from $300,000 to $3 million available for feasibility studies, demonstration or capital works projects.
 
The fund forms part of the McGowan Government's newly released WA Renewable Hydrogen Strategy which will drive WA's position as a major producer and exporter of renewable hydrogen. The Strategy aims to harness WA's comparative advantages which include world-class renewable energy resources, vast land mass and proud history of exporting energy to international markets.
 
The proposal submission deadline is 5 PM AWST on Wednesday, October 30, 2019.
 
Click  here  for more information regarding the Fund.
ANCAP Electrolysis Hydrogen Production Plant and Refueling Station RFI
ANCAP, the National Oil & Gas company of Uruguay, is currently developing hydrogen mobility pilot project in Uruguay, consisting on the installation of an electrolysis hydrogen production plant and refueling station, powered by grid electricity (97% renewable based), to supply 10 intercity coach buses and heavy duty trucks (in a mix to be defined).

This RFI is still part of a conceptual phase for the project and has been issued in order to have a better understanding of the capabilities and requirements of potential tender participants. The tender itself is expected to be released sometime early next year. ANCAP has mandated Hinicio to carry out the RFI process on its behalf, including receiving and compiling the responses from all participants.

Should you be interested to participate, Hinicio invites you to please carefully read and follow the instructions in the attached document  Uruguay H2_RFI Instructions Document.pdf and  send back all filled-in required documents by November 1st, 2019 the latest (only) to the email:  ANCAP_H2_RFI@hinicio.com to the attention of  Patrick Maio.

Required Documents:


Please be informed that all the information gathered during this RFI will be treated strictly confidentially by HINICIO and only shared with ANCAP. Should you have any questions, please feel free to follow-up directly with Hinicio’s Latin American Senior Consultant,  Luis Diazgranados by email at  luis.diazgranados@hinicio.com.
USPS Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) RFI
Solicitation Number: RFI-USPS-UAS
Notice Type: Sources Sought

The United States Postal Service (Postal Service or USPS) is investigating the feasibility of utilizing unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) or drones as delivery vehicles for mail as an integrated part of its vehicle delivery fleet, as well as to provide image and other data collection services.

The Postal Service recognizes that the ability of UAS to supplement mail delivery and information collection can substantially benefit the country and further the development of other autonomous systems. 

The Postal Service seeks information from UAS operators and developers interested in providing aircraft and aircraft operations for delivery of mail and to collect geodetic/spatial data to improve all autonomous vehicle performance.

Responder's final submission of information to this RFI must be received no later than 5:00 P.M. EST on November 4, 2019 and should be submitted via email to:  maryellen.mcgowan@usps.gov.
Toyota Mobility Foundation Calls for Third Round of Research Proposals to Support Innovative Hydrogen Energy Solutions
The Toyota Mobility Foundation (TMF) is calling for research
proposals from Japan for 2019 under the Hydrogen Research Initiative established in 2017.

This initiative is part of TMF’s goal to promote sustainable mobility. It recognizes that pairing carbon-free hydrogen systems with renewable energies contributes to energy sustainability. It also underscores the foundation’s commitment to tackle energy-related issues such as environmental degradation and resource depletion.

In 2017, TMF launched a five-year program to provide grants for fundamental and innovative research that helps develop a “hydrogen society.” They also assembled a screening panel of hydrogen and energy experts from universities and public-sector institutes in Japan to assess the research programs and select the grant recipients. Grantees from the first and second year of the program continue to discuss their research with panel members.

The application submission deadline is December 9, 2019 (valid if postmarked on the day of the deadline).

Click  here for more information regarding the Toyota Mobility Foundation RFP.
NYSERDA Stationary Fuel Cell Program
NYSERDA’s Stationary Fuel Cell Program aims to quickly increase the amount of electricity produced by fuel cell systems in New York State. By providing $15 million over two years, NYSERDA will help facilities to reduce the upfront costs of installing and operating fuel cells and support commercially viable fuel cell systems that help lower greenhouse gas emissions.

NYSERDA will provide $7.5 million a year for two years for a total of $15 million to support new installations of stationary fuel cell systems at eligible sites. No system can receive more than $1 million from NYSERDA.

Incentives are divided into two main categories:
  • Total Base Incentives, which include base incentives determined by installed capacity, and grid independent incentives based on the capability for operating when there are outages
  • Bonus Incentives which are based on location of the site and whether the site is deemed to be critical infrastructure

Apply online using NYSERDA’s application portal. Applications close at 5 PM Eastern Time on December 31, 2019.

Click here for the full solicitation from NYSERDA.
Maryland Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Program Accepting Applications
The Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Program (AFIP) is intended to aid in the development of alternative fuel refilling/charging infrastructure in the state of Maryland. As such, Maryland Energy Administration anticipates issuing one or more grants to applicants for installation of alternative fuel refilling/charging stations in Maryland.

The total amount of funding currently available for this grant program in FY20 is up to $500,000. The grant will cover 50% of the project cost with a hydrogen refueling station maximum grant being $300,000 per station.

Click  here for the 2019 program announcement and application forms. To review the full program guidelines, click  here.

Application Deadline: December 31, 2019
BMVI Supports the Procurement of Fuel cell Passenger Vehicles
With a further call for funding within the framework of the National Innovation Programme Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technology, the Federal Ministry of Transport and Digital Infrastructure is now also supporting the procurement of fuel cell passenger cars.

A total of up to 5 million euros has been allocated for funding under this call. Funding will be provided for fuel cell vehicles to be used as passenger cars in vehicle fleets. To be eligible for funding, at least three vehicles must be purchased per application. The minimum number can be achieved by establishing a regional procurement network.

The proposal submission deadline is Friday, January 31, 2020.

Click  here  for more information regarding the fund and  here  to submit your application in German.
South Coast AQMD Hydrogen Infrastructure Partnership Program
This Program Opportunity Notice (PON) seeks to expand the availability of hydrogen refueling infrastructure in the South Coast AQMD region by making available a source of co-funding that can be accessed by the
Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Review Committee (MSRC’s) strategic partners. The intent is to provide funding that can be used to improve the financial viability of a candidate hydrogen refueling station that has already undergone vetting by the Energy Commission or South Coast AQMD, or is being proposed by a public agency or industry stakeholder that will undergo evaluation by the MSRC, Energy Commission, or South Coast AQMD. The goal is to have this funding source readily available so it can be tapped by our strategic partners during and within the course of their regular procurement processes.

To this end, the MSRC has allocated $3,000,000 in Clean Transportation Funding from its FY 2016-’18 Work Program for the MSRC’s Hydrogen Infrastructure Partnership Program. This is an
initial funding allocation; the MSRC reserves the right to increase the funding available under this PON by allocating additional funds from either the FY 2016-’18 Discretionary Fund or a future Work Program. 

The period of submittal under this PON closes on April 10, 2020, unless extended by the MSRC.

Click  here for the full Program Opportunity Notice from the South Coast AQMD.
New York State Retail Energy Storage Incentives Program
The New York State Energy Research and Development Agency provides funding to reduce costs of adding new energy storage technologies through the Retail Energy Storage Incentives Program. This program focuses on commercial energy storage through on-site technologies like fuel cells and solar generation.
 
To qualify for the program, energy storage systems must:
  • Be sized up to 5 megawatts (MW) of alternating current (AC) power
  • Be new, permanent, and stationary
  • Be located in New York State
  • Use thermal, chemical, or mechanical commercially-available technology primarily operated for electric load management or shifting on-site renewable generation to more beneficial time periods
  • Provide value to a customer under an investor-owned utility rate, including delivery charges or New York State’s value of distributed energy resources (VDER)
  • Interconnect either behind a customer’s electric meter or directly into the distribution system

Click  here  for complete details about the program and how to apply.

Applications accepted until the funding amounts have been met.
Solicitation for Volkswagen Mitigation Zero Emission Transit, School, and Shuttle Bus Funding
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) is pleased to announce that the application period for the  Volkswagen Mitigation Trust Zero Emission Transit, School, and Shuttle Bus program is open. This solicitation is open to eligible bus owners throughout California, and funding is available on a first-come, first-served basis. 

The San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District is administering $130 million statewide in two equal installments of $65 million each for replacing internal combustion engine buses with zero emission buses. 

If you have any questions regarding this announcement, please contact the  San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District at (833) 287-6663.

Click  here for more information on the funding.
New York State Retail Energy Storage Incentives Program
O*NET Description of Fuel Cell Engineers: Design, evaluate, modify, or construct fuel cell components or systems for transportation, stationary, or portable applications.

Experts who are selected and agree to participate will receive $40.00 in cash and a certificate of appreciation from the U.S. Department of Labor.

You are considered an Occupation Expert if you meet the following criteria:

  • You have at least 5 years of experience with the occupation. This time can include supervising, teaching, or training, if you have at least one year working as a Fuel Cell Engineers during your career.
  • You are currently active in the occupation (practicing, supervising, teaching and/or training) and based in the U.S.

If you meet these criteria and are interested in participating, please contact  Jim Rose  at RTI International, the O*NET data collection contractor (  jrose@onet.rti.org  or  877-233-7348 ext. 121 ).
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Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Energy Association --  The Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Energy Association (FCHEA) is the trade association for the fuel cell and hydrogen energy industry, and is dedicated to the commercialization of fuel cells and hydrogen energy technologies. Fuel cells and hydrogen energy technologies deliver clean, reliable power to leading edge corporate, academic and public sector users, and FCHEA members are helping to transform the our energy future. FCHEA represents the full global supply chain, including universities, government laboratories and agencies, trade associations, fuel cell materials, components and systems manufacturers, hydrogen producers and fuel distributors, utilities and other end users.

National Energy Technology Laboratory -- The National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL), part of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) national laboratory system is owned and operated by the DOE. Its mission is "advancing energy options to fuel our economy, strengthen our security, and improve our environment." NETL performs, procures, and partners with universities and the private sector. Together, these efforts focus a wealth of scientific and engineering talent on creating commercially viable solutions to national energy and environmental problems. NETL has expertise in coal, natural gas, and oil technologies, contract and project management, analysis of energy systems, and international energy issues. NETL supports the DOE's mission to advance the national, economic, and energy security of the United States.
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