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Author: Luke Wentlent, Ph.D., Principal R&D Engineer The story is not a new one. Although fossil fuels built the world we know today, we now realize that they are also the element that could eventually take that world apart. You can see it in the searing heat of Phoenix, Arizona and the wildfires in Hawaii, ...

Plug is building the green hydrogen economy from the ground up, making hydrogen easy for our customers in a variety of industries. To do that takes all hands on deck, sometimes even stepping outside your normal job duties to make sure projects get done. This culture provides Plug employees with the opportunity to stretch themselves ...

Plug is thrilled to announce that our new green hydrogen production facility and electric substation in the Science Technology and Advanced Manufacturing Park, known as STAMP, in Genesee County, New York, has been honored with the prestigious Top Project of the Year Award in the Environment + Energy Leader Awards program. This accolade recognizes Plug ...

Report Emphasizes Impacts to Climate Goals Under Consideration for the Hydrogen PTC America cannot reach our climate or economic goals without clean, domestic hydrogen. Proposals for additionality, deliverability/regionality, and hourly matching are inconsistent with Congress’ intent via the Inflation Reduction Act to quickly scale the clean hydrogen economy. They would also undercut our economic and ...

We recently asked employees through an online intranet poll, “If you could try a different role at Plug for a day, which of these options would you be most interested in?” Supporting our customers on-site as a Field Technician was the clear winner, beating out a chance to be CEO! As a follow-up, we interviewed ...

With the passing of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), Congress has made clear its intentions to combat climate change head-on by investing heavily in a broad number of mitigation technologies and strategies.  The legislation included several dozen incentives for renewable power development, clean manufacturing, clean buildings, and clean hydrogen, among other things.  Specifically, the IRA ...

As the debate rages over battery electric vehicles (BEVs) versus fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs), Plug thinks both have viable applications and we’re here to help customers interested in either option. As we move forward, we know this for certain: BEVs are here and they’re coming on fast. BEVs are on the rise, with governments ...

What is an electrolyzer? And what kind of role will they play in helping the world meet net-zero goals? Here is the A to Z of electrolyzers. A. Introduction to Electrolyzers If solar power is defined by solar cells and wind production propelled by wind turbines, then the equivalent for green hydrogen production is the ...

“The promise of green hydrogen is here today – driven by Plug’s innovation and the vision of our customers.” – Andy Marsh, CEO For 25 years, Plug’s foundation has exemplified responsible environmental and social governance that incorporates thoughtful decision-making in every corner of the company. Plug is proud to be a leader in the expansion ...

As an energy resource quickly emerging globally, green hydrogen has received attention for its ability to decarbonize tough greenhouse gas-intensive sectors such as ammonia production and reliable backup electricity power as the world shifts from fossil fuel dependency. Many view green hydrogen, a fuel for which Plug serves as a global leading provider of turnkey ...

There has been substantial and swift advancement in the worldwide discussion regarding the growth of the hydrogen economy. South Korea is actively positioning itself to become the front-runner in hydrogen technology by means of significant investments and collaborations with technology giants, aimed at expediting the development of the hydrogen economy. Recently, Plug, represented by its ...

Ammonia is a fundamentally crucial fuel source serving as the key input for nitrogen fertilizers used in food production. Just how important is ammonia? The International Energy Agency (IEA) has concluded that about 70% of the production of it, a chemical compound combining nitrogen and hydrogen into NH3 via the Haber-Bosch process, is used as ...