President Biden Signs Inflation Reduction Act Into Law | |
On August 16, President Joe Biden signed into law the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, which includes support for a range of clean energy tax credits, including the creation of the new Clean Hydrogen Production Tax Credit among many other priorities that FCHEA and its members have been advocating for over the last two years. This legislation represents an historic investment for the hydrogen and fuel cell sector.
Click here for President Biden's remarks at the signing, here for FCHEA's press release celebrating the legislation, and here for FCHEA's fact sheet detailing the hydrogen and fuel cell provisions.
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Prepare for National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day - October 8, 2022! | |
FCHEA and the industry will be celebrating the eighth annual National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day this year on and around Saturday, October 8, 2022.
The date October 8 (10/08) was chosen in recognition of the atomic weight of hydrogen (1.008). As in the past, this activity provides FCHEA and its members a strong platform for establishing a nation-wide campaign to raise broader awareness of fuel cell and hydrogen energy technologies.
If you are interested in participating or want to learn more, please reach out to Connor Dolan at cdolan@fchea.org.
Click here for the National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day Explainer for more details on the day and suggestions for how your organization can participate.
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FCHEA Welcomes New Tier 3 Member, ImaGEN! | |
ImaGEN™ is focused on innovative hydrogen and fuel cell technologies for a cleaner tomorrow. ImaGEN’s technologies focus on the new Tru-H2™ on-site and on-demand hydrogen generation and H2-Genie ™ operating systems.
Click here to visit ImaGEN's website.
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Fuel Cell & Hydrogen Energy Industry Headlines | |
Plug Power to Provide 120 MW of Hydrogen Production for Gulf Coast Facility | |
On August 4, FCHEA member Plug Power announced that it had been selected by New Fortress Energy to provide PEM electrolyzers for a 120 megawatt (MW) green hydrogen production facility near Beaumont, Texas. When complete, the facility will be capable of producing 50 tons of hydrogen daily for industrial use, with the potential to scale facility capacity up to 500 MW in the future.
Click here for the full press release from Plug Power.
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ZeroAvia Announces Investment and 100 Powertrain Order from American Airlines | |
On August 3, FCHEA member ZeroAvia announced that American Airlines had invested in the company as part of its Series B fundraising. Alongside the investment, the companies agreed to provide American Airlines with an opportunity to purchase up to 100 hydrogen-electric regional jet powertrains.
Click here for the full press release from ZeroAvia.
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Renewable Innovations to Collaborate on Fuel Cell Water Taxi Development | |
On August 2, FCHEA member Renewable Innovations announced a collaboration with e-Link Commuting, a developer of water mobility, focused on designing and building electric water taxis and ferries. The initial plan the companies announced would utilize dockside charging, powered by hydrogen fuel cells.
Click here for the full press release from Renewable Innovations.
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Bloom Energy Announces Record-Setting Electrolyzer Efficiency Test | |
On August 9, FCHEA member Bloom Energy announced initial results from its solid oxide electrolyzer testing with Idaho National Laboratories. After 500 hours of full load operation, the results include significant efficiency gains, producing hydrogen at 37.7 kilowatt-hours per kilogram of hydrogen, and successfully ramping power from 100 percent to 5 percent in less than 10 minutes.
Click here for the full press release from Bloom Energy.
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Plug Power and Microsoft Successfully Test Data Center Powered by Fuel Cells | |
On July 28, Microsoft announced that it had successfully tested the full operation of 3 MW of hydrogen-powered fuel cells in partnership with Plug Power. The demonstration showed that the prototype installation could replace current diesel generators as backup power for critical data server operations, and the companies plan to develop an optimized model that would be able to deploy to data centers.
Click here for the full details from Microsoft.
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New York Governor Hochul Announces Hydropower Allocations for Hydrogen Production | |
On July 26, New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced that the New York Power Authority had selected companies to receive development awards across the state, including two hydrogen-focused developments. FCHEA member Air Products will receive 94 megawatts (MW) of low-cost hydropower in the northern part of the state for development of hydrogen production, while Linde was awarded a 22 MW allocation to expand existing clean hydrogen production facilities.
Click here for the full press release from Governor Hochul.
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Nikola Announces Three California Hydrogen Refueling Stations | |
On August 4, FCHEA member Nikola announced the three locations in California that it would be building the company's first hydrogen fueling stations in the state, with one each in Ontario, Colton, and at the Port of Long Beach. Each location hosts significant distribution and commercial truck traffic, offering support for potential fuel cell electric truck customers.
Click here for the full press release from Nikola.
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Howden Signs Expanded MoU Providing Hydrogen Compression to Raven SR | |
On August 17, FCHEA member Howden announced the signing of an expanded Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Raven SR, a developer of waste-to-hydrogen solutions, to jointly develop standardized compressor designs. The companies aim to reduce lead time for project development through standardization.
Click here for the full press release from Howden.
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Hy Stor Commits to Global Green Hydrogen Standard | |
On August 10, FCHEA member Hy Stor Energy announced its commitment to a Global Green Hydrogen Standard to produce hydrogen with 100% or near 100% renewable energy with close to zero greenhouse gas emissions. Hy Stor also announced it would establish the first North American chapter of Youth for Green Hydrogen, a group working towards accelerating climate solutions and scaling green hydrogen.
Click here for the full press release from Hy Stor Energy.
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Advent Technologies Signs MoU to Develop Fuel Cell Mobile Charging Station | |
On August 11, FCHEA member Advent Technologies announced it had signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with DANNAR, a manufacturer of batteries and renewable energy storage. The companies will jointly develop fuel cell range extensions for mobile electric equipment and a large-scale mobile charging station.
Click here for the full press release from Advent Technologies.
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FuelCell Energy Launches Carbon Savings Calculator | |
On August 4, FCHEA member FuelCell Energy announced the launch of a new Carbon Savings Calculator, focused on how companies can recycle and utilize carbon dioxide emissions from their operations.
Click here for the full press release from FuelCell Energy and here to access the calculator.
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Bloom Energy Receives National Recognition for Dairy Farm Fuel Cell Installation | |
On July 18, Bloom Energy announced its fuel cell installation at Bar 20 Dairy Farms in San Jose, California, had received the American Biogas Council's "Project of the Year" award. The installation utilizes biogas from the dairy to produce electricity to power operations at the dairy and charge on-site electric vehicles.
Click here for the full press release from Bloom Energy.
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Advent Technologies Launches Wearable Fuel Cell Model | |
On August 4, Advent Technologies announced it had delivered the first batch of its compact, wearable fuel cells, the Honey Badger 50, to the U.S. Department of Defense. The systems are designed for off-grid field applications and Advent plans to adapt the technology for non-defense applications such as robotics and emergency operations.
Click here for the full press release from Advent Technologies.
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NETL Highlights Hydrogen Production and Research Partnerships | |
On August 15, the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) highlighted its efforts to support the Department of Energy's Hydrogen Shot Initiative. NETL has carried out research on both hydrogen production and storage, assessing cost and performance for a variety of methods, as well as partnering with private sector companies across the country to develop and study blended and full hydrogen turbine operations.
Click here for the full press release from NETL and here for NETL Director Brian Anderson's notes on the hydrogen program.
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Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Updates
Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs Program
Notice of Intent released. $8 billion available. Funding Announcement planned August/September.
Advanced Manufacturing Office Funding for Decarbonizing the Industrial Sector
Notice of Intent released. $500 million available. Funding Announcement planned August.
Federal Transit Authority Electric or Low-Emitting Ferry Pilot Program
Funding Announcement released. $294 million available. Applications due by September 6, 2022.
Clean Energy Demonstration Program on Former Mine Lands Program
Request for Information released. $500 million available. Funding Announcement expected 2023. DOE will be hosting three workshops on this program; September 20-21 at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, October 11-12 at National Renewable Energy Laboratory, and October 25-26 virtually.
Carbon Capture Demonstration Projects Program
Notice of Intent released. $2.5 billion available. Funding Announcement expected August/September.
Preventing Outages and Enhancing the Resilience of the Electric Grid Program
Funding Announcement released. $2.3 billion available. Applications due by September 30, 2022.
Long Duration Energy Storage Program
Listening Sessions scheduled. $505 million available. Funding Announcement expected 3rd Quarter 2022.
Domestic Critical Materials Supply Chain Program
Request for Information released. $675 million available. Comments due by September 9, 2022.
Strengthen Clean Energy Manufacturing and Recycling Program
Request for Information released. $750 million available. Comments due by September 16, 2022.
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Hyundai Delivers 27 XCIENT Trucks for German Fleets | |
On August 2, FCHEA member Hyundai announced that 27 of its XCIENT heavy-duty fuel cell electric trucks had been delivered to 7 industrial and logistics customers in Germany for fleet service. The deployment is supported by the Germany federal government.
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The Hyundai XCIENT fuel cell electric truck. (Source: Hyundai)
Click here for the full press release from Hyundai.
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BMW and Toyota to Jointly Produce Fuel Cell Vehicles | |
On August 12, FCHEA member BMW announced it would be partnering with FCHEA member Toyota on the mass production of fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEV), with the resulting models on sale as early as 2025. This partnership continues the two companies' work together and is in addition to BMW's IX5 Hydrogen FCEV which begins small-scale production in 2022.
Click here for more details from Nikkei Asia.
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Plug Power Partners to Produce Green Hydrogen in South Korea | |
On August 18, Plug Power announced a partnership between its joint venture with SK, SK Plug Hyverse, and Korea Southeast Power Generation to collaborate on hydrogen production projects in South Korea. The companies plan to utilize the hydrogen for ammonia production and co-firing in existing thermal power plants.
Click here for the full press release from Plug Power.
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Air Liquide Receives European Innovation Fund Support for 200 MW Electrolyzer | |
On July 25, FCHEA member Air Liquide announced that its 200 megawatt electrolyzer project in Terneuzen, the Netherlands, had been selected for support by the European Innovation Fund. When operational, the project is expected to produce over 15 kilotonnes of hydrogen annually, supporting industrial applications in the Netherlands and Belgium.
Click here for the full press release from Air Liquide.
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Hyundai XCIENT Fuel Cell Electric Trucks Unveiled by New Zealand Post | |
On July 18, New Zealand's postal service, NZ Post, announced the purchase of five Hyundai XCIENT fuel cell electric trucks, unveiling the first vehicle before it begins validation and route planning operations. The trucks will replace diesel counterparts on freight routes around the country, reducing emissions without changing operating models.
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The Hyundai XCIENT at the unveiling event. (Source: NZ Post)
Click here for the full press release from NZ Post.
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Air Liquide to Supply Company's First Australian Hydrogen Refueling Station | |
On July 28, Air Liquide announced that it would supply a hydrogen refueling station to a developer in Geelong, Australia, Air Liquide's first in the country, which will open in 2023. The station will be capable of dispensing one ton of hydrogen daily and filling 5 heavy-duty vehicles per hour.
Click here for the full press release from Air Liquide.
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BMW Signs Agreement with H2 Green Steel for Deliveries | |
On August 19, BMW announced the signing of a final contract with H2 Green Steel on the delivery of CO2-reduced steel. In addition to deliveries of steel to reduce upstream emissions for BMW, the partners will collaborate on end-of-life management measures and steel recycling.
Click here for the full press release from H2 Green Steel.
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Advent Technologies Secures Approval from European Commission for Fuel Cell Manufacturing Facility | |
On July 18, Advent Technologies announced that its Green HiPo project to develop and manufacture fuel cells and electrolyzers in Greece had received ratification from the European Commission as an Important Project of Common European Interest (IPCEI). This designation includes public funding from the Greek government and opportunities for collaboration with other similar projects and European universities.
Click here for the full press release from Advent Technologies.
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Johnson Matthey Signs MoU to Explore Chinese Hydrogen Opportunities | |
On August 3, FCHEA member Johnson Matthey announced that it had signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Sinopec Capital, China's largest oil company, to jointly explore hydrogen applications in China.
Click here for the full press release from Johnson Matthey.
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Terrestrial Energy Signs Partnership with Alberta Government | |
On August 11, FCHEA member Terrestrial Energy announced an MoU with Invest Alberta, the investment company of the Alberta Government, to deploy Terrestrial's small, modular reactors in the province. The reactors will be used for a variety of industrial applications, including low-carbon hydrogen and ammonia production.
Click here for the full press release from Terrestrial Energy.
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Luxfer Gas Cylinders Provides Hydrogen Storage for Zero-Emission Refuse Trucks | |
On August 16, FCHEA member Luxfer Gas Cylinders announced the deployment of 10 hydrogen-powered refuse trucks as a result of the company's partnership with Dutch sustainable vehicle manufacturer E-Trucks Europe. Luxfer provides hydrogen storage capabilities for the trucks, which are deployed across the Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany.
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The E-Trucks Europe refuse truck with storage from Luxfer. (Source: Luxfer)
Click here for the full press release from Luxfer Gas Cylinders.
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Nel to Build Second Electrolyzer Production Line | |
On August 11, FCHEA member Nel Hydrogen announced it would be expanding its electrolyzer production facility in Herøya, Norway, to include a second full production line. This will double Nel's capacity at the facility to ~1 gigawatt when completed in April 2024.
Click here for the full press release from Nel Hydrogen.
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Loop Energy Opens Facility in United Kingdom to Expand Operations | |
On August 16, FCHEA member Loop Energy announced that it was opening a new facility in Grays, Essex, in response to current and future customer demand in the United Kingdom and continental Europe. The new facility is located close to several industrial manufacturers, including current partners Tevva Motors, and will include fuel cell manufacturing capabilities.
Click here for the full press release from Loop Energy.
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GenCell Deploys Back-Up Power Fuel Cells with New Italian Partner | |
On August 9, FCHEA member GenCell Energy announced a new partnership with Milani S.p.A., an Italian electrical engineering and development firm, to maximize market penetration of GenCell's fuel cells in Italy and across Europe. The first deployment is at Milani's headquarters in Milan, where the fuel cells will provide long-duration back-up power.
Click here for the full press release from GenCell Energy.
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Loop Energy to Scale Up European Fuel Cell Bus Partnership | |
On July 25, Loop Energy announced the expansion of its partnership with European bus integrator Mobility & Innovation through the purchase of an additional 10 fuel cell systems. The partners aim to increase production of the 8-meter fuel cell buses, with a focus on deployment within various European markets.
Click here for the full press release from Loop Energy.
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Nel Announces European Fueling Station Order | |
On August 10, Nel Hydrogen announced it had received a purchase order for multiple fueling stations from a European customer. The contract is valued at ~8 million (~$8 million), and will be delivered in early 2023, fueling light and heavy-duty fuel cell electric vehicles.
Click here for the full press release from Nel Hydrogen.
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Hexagon Completes Partial Acquisition of Liquid Hydrogen Storage Start-up | |
On August 1, FCHEA member Hexagon Purus announced that it had completed the acquisition of 40% of liquid hydrogen storage technology company Cryoshelter. The acquisition, valued around €3.5 million (~$3.5 million), aims to further develop hydrogen storage for mobility applications.
Click here for the full press release from Hexagon Purus.
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GenCell Energy Partners to Expand Presence in Canada | |
On July 28, GenCell Energy announced a partnership with ONEC Group, a Canadian project delivery company, expanding GenCell's presence in North America. ONEC has purchased three GenCell backup power solutions as part of the first collaborative project, which will be installed in Alberta, Canada.
Click here for the full press release from GenCell Energy.
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Advent Technologies Delivers Portable Fuel Cells to Hellenic Army | |
On August 17, Advent Technologies announced the successful delivery of its portable fuel cell solutions to the Hellenic Army's Ranger Squadron. The fuel cells provide power for a variety of applications for off-grid operations, including radio and mobile electronics.
Click here for the full press release from Advent Technologies.
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Hexagon Receives Distribution Order From German Customer | |
On August 2, Hexagon Purus announced that it had received an order for hydrogen distribution systems from a long-standing German industrial gas customer. The order is valued at €5.2 million (~$3.5 million) and will provide hydrogen for a variety of industrial applications.
Click here for the full press release from Hexagon Purus.
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August 29-31, 2022
Cleveland, Ohio
Thermal Management Expo brings together senior engineers and decision makers with suppliers of thermal systems and materials to discuss the latest innovations and solutions for thermal management across automotive, aerospace & defense, energy/energy storage, telecom/5G, electronics, and medical applications.
Thermal Management Expo features a free to attend conference and focused workshops on specific thermal management challenges. Expect to see keynotes, panel discussions and technical presentations on emerging technologies, material testing and validation, application design challenges and system integration from senior executives and thought leaders from OEMs, system integrators and technology suppliers.
Click here for more information.
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Gastech 2022 Exhibition & Conference |
September 5-8, 2022
Fiera Milano, Italy
The Gastech conference will cover a wide variety of subjects related to global gas, LNG, hydrogen and other aspects of the energy value chain. Over 900 speakers are expected to speak on new commercial and technical developments, including ministers, CEOs and policymakers. Outdoor space will be available for those who wish to demonstrate low-carbon technologies and mobility solutions.
Click here for more information.
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Commercial Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Expo | |
September 6-8, 2022
The Commercial UAV Expo is occurring this year on September 6th - 8th. The event will feature exhibits and demonstrations by UAS solutions providers; keynotes, panel discussions, and presentations with interactive Q&A and chat; AI-powered networking; and more. Industries covered include Construction; Drone Delivery; Energy & Utilities; Forestry & Agriculture; Infrastructure & Transportation; Mining & Aggregates; Public Safety & Emergency Services; Security; and Surveying & Mapping.
Click herefor more information.
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Department of Energy Hosts Global Clean Energy Action Forum | |
September 21-23, 2022
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
The U.S. Department of Energy will host the first-ever Global Clean Energy Action Forum — a joint convening of the 13th Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM) and 7th Mission Innovation (MI) ministerial — along with partners in the private sector, academia, innovators, civil society, youth, and communities everywhere in Pittsburgh, PA. The three-day event will feature distinguished plenaries, topical roundtables with energy and science ministers from at least 30 countries, CEOs and experts, partner-driven Side Events, a Clean Energy Technology Showcase, receptions, and other festivities.
The theme for the GCEAF is “Rapid Innovation and Deployment.” The focus will be on accelerating the pace and scale of innovation of energy technologies through collaboration and shared strategies, as well as shortening the RDD&D continuum to achieve commercialization to combat the climate crisis.
Click here for more information on the event, and to sign up for event reminders.
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Second Hydrogen Americas Summit | |
October 10-11, 2022
Washington, DC
The Sustainable Energy Council and the U.S. Department of Energy have announced the dates for the Second Hydrogen Americas Summit. The summit will host a wide range of figures, including government representatives, hydrogen and energy stakeholders, service providers and end-users who will focus on the latest policy developments in the hydrogen industry.
The Summit is designed to facilitate alliances through interactive panels, hydrogen projects pitch session, and multiple roundtable debates with thematic focuses ranging from clean hydrogen policies and new technologies to commercial opportunities in decarbonizing hard to abate sectors as well as nuclear fusion opportunities for the future.
Click herefor more information on the event.
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Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Seminar Call for Abstracts and Registration Now Open! | |
February 7-9, 2023
Long Beach, California
The Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Seminar, the most established and comprehensive fuel cell and hydrogen energy conference in the U.S., is headed back to Long Beach, California, February 7-9, 2023!
The Seminar combines high-level plenary and keynote talks, technical poster and breakout sessions, a bustling Exhibit Hall, networking receptions, a half-day U.S. Department of Energy workshop, and much more.
The Call for Abstracts for oral and poster presentation is live now, click here to see full list of topics and subtopics and submit yours today!
Registration for Exhibitors and Attendees is open now, register today and
Click here for more information on the event.
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Additional Links
Hydrogen Progresses Toward Starting Line
Aviation Week | 1 July 2022
U.S. Department of Energy Announces Nearly $10 Million to Small Businesses Nationwide Working on New Energy Technology
ARPA-E (Press release) | 11 July 2022
The Future of Hydrogen (Video)
Bloomberg Green | 22 July 2022
Texas has Industrial Makings for $100bn Hydrogen Superhub with 180k Jobs by 2050: Report
Recharge News | 23 July 2022
Could Hydrogen-Fueled Flights Be Reality by 2035?
World Economic Forum | 25 July 2022
Leading the Hydrogen Revolution
The Manufacturer | 25 July 2022
Green Hydrogen Cheaper than LNG in Europe
Energy Live News | 25 July 2022
What Will an International Marketplace for Hydrogen Look Like?
EnergyPost.eu | 25 July 2022
Brazil's Unigel to Build Green Hydrogen Plant with $120 Mln Investment
Reuters | 25 July 2022
Producing Hydrogen On-Site 'Gives Reliability Now'
CCJ Digital | 26 July 2022
Global Nuclear Hydrogen Group Forms
Axios | 26 July 2022
New Bloom Energy Fuel Cell Factory Expected to Produce Over 1 GW a Year Amid Rising Reliability Threats
Utility Dive | 26 July 2022
Netflix Tests Hydrogen for Zero Emission Filming
Hydrogen Central | 27 July 2022
US Green Hydrogen Would Become World's Cheapest Form of H2 Under Tax-Credit Plan in New Manchin-Approved Bill
Recharge News | 28 July 2022
Houston, The Next Hydrogen Hub?
Hydrogen Central | 28 July 2022
Shell Sets Up Venture to Build Shanghai Refuelling Network
Reuters | 29 July 2022
Industry Reacts to Clean Hydrogen Tax Credits in US Tax and Climate Bill
H2-View | 29 July 2022
'We Prefer Liquid Hydrogen for Trucks': Daimler Begins Test of LH2 Prototype with Aim to Sell 1,000km-range Lorries by 2030
Recharge news | 29 July 2022
European Commission OKs Hydrogen Hub Plan to Cut Fossil Fuel Reliance
Natural Gas Intelligence | 29 July 2022
World's First Hydrogen-Powered Passenger Trains Up and Running in Germany
Yahoo News | 30 July 2022
Borrell: Clean Hydrogen Top Priority in EU-GCC Energy Cooperation
Kuwait News Agency | 1 August 2022
Representative Huffman Tours Future Hydrogen Fueling Station in Humboldt County
Lost Coast Outpost | 3 August 2022
Big Names Including Amazon, Honeywell, Mitsubishi Line Up Behind Clean Hydrogen
GreenBiz | 4 August 2022
World's Biggest Hydrogen Truck Inspires Anglo American's Hydrogen Challenge Program with South African Students
Ballard | 4 August 2022
BMW is Making Room for Hydrogen in Next-Generation Neue Klasse EV
Green Car Reports | 5 August 2022
Zero-Emission Hydrogen Fuel Cell Buses to be Rolled Out in Missisauga
The Bay Observer | 6 August 2022
Argonne Releases New Cradle-to-Grave Lifecycle Analysis of US LDV Vehicle-Fuel Pathways
Green Car Congress | 6 August 2022
Hydrogen Can Deliver Good Jobs and Climate Solutions for New Mexico
Albuquerque Journal | 7 August 2022
How Clean is 'Clean' Hydrogen?
Wired | 8 August 2022
Hydrogen has the Potential to Remake Transportation
Sustainability Times | 8 August 2022
The Utility of Pipelines in Europe's Unfolding Hydrogen Strategy
Pipeline Technology Journal | 8 August 2022
Hydrogen Costs Hang on Solving Transportation
Reuters | 10 August 2022
What's Stopping the World From Using More Green Hydrogen?
World Economic Forum | 10 August 2022
Hydrogen Uses to be Determined by Delivery Methods Available
Reuters | 10 August 2022
How Hydrogen Can Enhance Renewable Energy Grids
Power Magazine | 11 August 2022
Bloom Energy Readies Hydrogen Electrolyzer
Axios | 12 August 2022
Hydrogen Fuel Cells are not as 'Dumb' as Elon Musk Claims. Here's How They Could Improve the EV Market
Fortune | 15 August 2022
SARTA Receives Grant to Expand Hydrogen Fleet, Capability
1480 WHBC | 15 August 2022
States Jockey for Position, Launch Partnerships as they vie for $8B of Federal Hydrogen Funding
Utility Dive | 15 August 2022
Canada, Germany to Sign Hydrogen Deal in Newfoundland and Labrador
CBC | 15 August 2022
'We are Not Unique': Global Race on Hydrogen Exports
Australia Financial Review | 15 August 2022
SoCalGas, Ford Developing Hydrogen Fuel Cell F-550 Super Duty Truck
Green Car Congress | 16 August 2022
Increasing Green Energy Product Sales Using State of the Art Customer Product Financing
Richard Contino, Fairfield Capital Group | 17 August 2022
Hydrogen Planes Show Promise - and Their Limitations
Wall Street Journal | 17 August 2022
2022 - The Year the Hydrogen Economy Launched?
IEEE Spectrum | 17 August 2022
Hydrogen Could Help Solve Europe's Gas Addiction
Science Line | 17 August 2022
Green Hydrogen Made From Renewables is a Step Closer Because of the Inflation Reduction Act
Forbes | 17 August 2022
Montgomery County Wins Nearly $15 Million from 'Low or No-Emissions' Award for First Hydrogen Electric Bus Project on the East Coast
Fuel Cell Works | 17 August 2022
Kenworth Fuel Cell Interest 'Amazing' as Hydrogen Combustion Also Gains Ground
CCJ Digital | 18 August 2022
Biden's IRA to 'Supercharge' Hydrogen Sector, Says PDC Machines
Gasworld | 18 August 2022
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Requests for Papers, Proposals, & Information | |
Funding Opportunity Announcement: FY2022 Vehicle Technologies Office Program-Wide | |
The Department of Energy seeks research projects to address priorities in the following areas: the cost-effective deployment of EV charging for those without easy home charging; innovative solutions to improve mobility options for underserved communities; community engagement to accelerate clean transportation options in underserved communities; batteries and electrification; materials technologies; energy-efficient commercial off-road vehicle technologies; medium/heavy duty vehicle corridor charging and advanced engine and fuel technologies to improve fuel economy and reduce GHG emissions.
Concept Papers are due August 25, 2022. Full Applications are due November 10, 2022.
Click here for the full notice of intent.
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Federal Transit Administration Notice of Funding: Electric or Low-Emitting Ferry | |
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announces the opportunity to apply for $294.5 million in competitive grants under the Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 Passenger Ferry Grant Program (Passenger Ferry Program), Electric or Low-Emitting Ferry Pilot Program (Low-No Ferry Program), and Ferry Service for Rural Communities Program (Rural Ferry Program). Of the amount being made available, $36.5 million is for the Passenger Ferry Program, $49 million is for the Low-No Ferry Program, and approximately $209 million is for the Rural Ferry Program. While applicants can choose to apply for only one grant program, this combined solicitation will allow applicants to submit one application to multiple programs. FTA may award additional funding made available to the program prior to the announcement of project selections.
Applications are due by September 6, 2022.
Click here for the full announcement.
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European Clean Hydrogen Partnership Launches First Call for Proposals | |
On March 1st, The Clean Hydrogen Partnership announced its first call for proposals. The Partnership has over €300 million ($326 million) allocated for a 41 topics including, strategic research challenges, renewable hydrogen production, hydrogen storage and distribution, and much more.
The call will have two deadlines, the first covering €179 million of the funding for 26 topics, and the second covering the remaining €121 million in funding for 15 other topics.
The next deadline is due September 20, 2022.
Click here for more information on this funding opportunity and for information on how to apply.
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Request for Information: Barriers and Pathways to Integrating Onsite Clean Energy Technologies in the Industrial Sector | |
The Department of Energy's Advanced Manufacturing Office has released a request for information seeking input on the "Barriers and Pathways to Integrating Onsite Clean Energy Technologies in the Industrial Sector". These technologies include—but are not limited to—solar photovoltaic, solar thermal, wind power, renewable fuels, geothermal, battery storage, and thermal storage.
In particular, the AMO would like feedback on:
- The current state of onsite clean energy technology use in the industrial sector
- Opportunities and barriers for onsite clean energy technology deployment
- Existing technical assistance and resources available for onsite clean energy projects
- Pathways to accelerate the adoption of onsite clean energy technologies
- Workforce development opportunities and equity considerations for programmatic planning
Comments are due September 23, 2022.
Click here for the full request for information.
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New York DEC Zero-Emission Vehicle Funding Available | |
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation announced funding to help municipalities purchase or lease zero-emission vehicles for fleet use and to install public electric vehicle charging and hydrogen fuel filling stations.
Responses are due by September 30, 2022.
Click here for more information.
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Connecticut VW Zero Emission Infrastructure Program Launch | |
The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection announced the launch of the first round of Light Duty Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Program (EVSE) funding under its Volkswagen (VW) NOx Mitigation Program.
Responses are due by September 30, 2022.
Click here for more information.
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DOE NOI: Carbon Dioxide Transport/Front-End Engineering Design | |
The $100 million Carbon Dioxide Transport/Front-End Engineering Design Program will design regional carbon dioxide pipeline systems to safely transport CO2 from key sources to centralized locations.
Final proposals are due by close of business on October 21, 2022.
Click here for the full Notice of Intent.
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DOE Launches $8 Billion Program for Clean Hydrogen Hubs | |
On June 6th, the Department of Energy (DOE) released a Notice of Intent (NOI) for the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law's (BIL) $8 billion clean hydrogen hub program. The hubs will seek to create networks of hydrogen producers, consumers, and local connective infrastructure to accelerate the use of hydrogen as a clean energy carrier. The production, processing, delivery, storage, and end-use of clean hydrogen, including innovative uses in the industrial sector, is crucial to DOE’s strategy.
DOE will select proposals that prioritize employment opportunities and address hydrogen feedstocks, end uses, and geographic diversity. The NOI provides a high-level draft plan for DOE’s current vision to meet the BIL requirements for the hydrogen hubs, which will be supported by DOE’s Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations and Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies Office.
A Funding Opportunity Announcement will be released in the near future.
Click here for more information on the Notice of Intent.
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Statewide Funding for California Zero-Emission Class 8 Freight and Port Drayage Trucks | |
Funding is now available from the California Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Trust for the Zero-Emission Class 8 Freight and Port Drayage Trucks category. This program will provide incentive funds on a first-come, first-served basis to truck owners operating in the state of California to replace Class 8 freight trucks, including drayage trucks, waste haulers, dump trucks, and concrete mixers, with zero-emission technologies approved by the California Air Resources Board and available for commercial use.
Click here for more information on the program.
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EERE Issues Notice of Intent in Support of Hydrogen Shot | |
The Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) intends to issue a Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) entitled “Funding Opportunity in Support of the Hydrogen Shot and a University Research Consortium on Grid Resilience,” that will address two unique areas of interest: one with topic areas focused on supporting the DOE Hydrogen Shot on behalf of the Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies Office and a second EERE-wide topic area focused on grid resilience through a university research consortium.
Topics of interest include solar-based production of hydrogen, sensor technology for monitoring and measuring hydrogen losses, materials-based hydrogen storage, and catalyst and membrane electrode assemblies for medium- and heavy-duty applications.
The full funding announcement is expected in August 2022.
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Notice of Intent to Provide Funding for Clean Hydrogen and Grid Resilience | |
The Department of Energy issued a notice of intent for a potential funding opportunity to accelerate the research, development, and demonstration (RD&D) of clean-hydrogen technologies and grid resilience. The potential funding will advance the Biden Administration’s goals of achieving carbon-free electricity by 2035 and net-zero carbon emissions across the entire economy by 2050.
Click here for the full notice of intent.
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Incentives for Off-Road Zero-Emission Equipment | |
The California Air Resources Board announced $125 million in funding incentives for zero-emission off-road equipment. This streamlined voucher incentive project helps offset the higher cost of zero-emission technology with a point-of-sale discount. There is no scrappage requirement, and additional funding is available for charging and fueling infrastructure and for equipment deployed in disadvantaged communities.
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DOE NOI: Carbon Capture Demonstration Projects Program | |
The $2.54 billion Carbon Capture Demonstration Projects Program will focus on integrated carbon capture, transport, and storage technologies that can be readily replicated and deployed at fossil energy power plants and major industrial sources of CO2, such as cement, pulp and paper, iron and steel, and certain types of chemical production facilities.
Click here for the full Notice of Intent.
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Transmission Facilitation Program Request for Information | |
The Department of Energy (DOE) has requested feedback on the proposed implementation approach for the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law supported Transmission Facilitation Program (TFP), a $2.5 Billion revolving fund that will help build out new interregional transmission lines across the country. On May 26 from 1-2 PM ET, DOE will host a webinar reviewing the recently released Notice of Intent and Request for Information, seeking feedback on the proposed implementation approach, specifically for applicants seeking capacity contracts.
Click here for program information, and click here for the informational webinar.
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HVIP Relaunches, Vouchers Available for Hydrogen Powered Vehicles | |
California's Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project (HVIP) re-opened to voucher requests on March 30, 2022. HVIP remains open for all voucher requests, including standard HVIP funds, and the set-asides for transit and school buses. In total, nearly $430 million was made available for voucher requests.
The 24-hour initial submission period has now passed, and all requests will be funded based on timestamp without the need for a randomization process. Subsequent requests are first-come, first-served except for the Public School Bus Set-Aside for Small and Medium Air Districts.
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Small Trucking Fleet Zero Emission Truck Pilot Program | |
Beginning August 31, privately-owned or non-profit trucking fleets with 20 or fewer trucks and an annual revenue of less than $15 million can access flexible financing options for zero-emission trucks through the HVIP Innovative Small e-Fleet Pilot (ISEF). This funding allows small fleets to access flexible financing, lease, rental, and truck-as-a-service options with enhanced incentives and fueling support.
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Qatar Utility Kahramaa Announces $1 Million Prize for Energy Storage Technology | |
Kahramaa, a primary energy and utility supplier in Qatar, and the QRDI council, the primary investment body for the Qatar Government, have announced a $1 million funding opportunity for interested companies.
The primary objective of the current challenge is to identify, validate and integrate technologies or equipment that can store up to 10 MW with potential development of 250 MW. The potential approaches could be different battery systems, super conducting magnetic energy storage, hydrogen-based storage, fuel cells or other grid forming technologies.
The minimum TRL -3 will require the lead proposal submitter to be from a company commercializing the technology. University groups are allowed to be attached as partner but it must be focused towards commercial development and not academic research.
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Clean Mobility Options Pilot Program |
The Clean Mobility Options Voucher Pilot Program (CMO) provides voucher-based funding for zero-emission carsharing, carpooling/vanpooling, bike-sharing/scooter-sharing, innovative transit services, and ride-on-demand services in California’s historically underserved communities. The program has $20 million available in 2020.
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Clean Off-Road Equipment Voucher Incentive Project (CORE) |
CORE is designed to accelerate deployment of cleaner off-road technologies by providing a streamlined way for fleets ready to purchase specific zero-emission equipment to receive funding to offset the higher cost of such technologies. This project is analogous to the Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project (HVIP), but will specifically target zero-emission off-road freight equipment that is currently in the early stages of commercial deployment.
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