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Students at Plug jumpstart their careers by working collaboratively with leaders through programs that give them real world industry experience. Students are mentored by employees who are experts in their fields and receive career support and feedback, support active Plug projects and drive forward Plug’s mission of the green hydrogen economy. Kaitlyn Kemp and Ryan ...

Since introducing the Basic Engineering and Design Package (BEDP) offer just two years ago, Plug’s electrolyzer business has experienced remarkable growth. With total BEDP global contracts reaching 7.5 GW, the momentum is undeniable. This milestone not only highlights the increasing demand for green hydrogen but also underscores the importance of Plug’s experience in electrolyzer technology in ...

Hydrogen fuel cell technology is revolutionizing the material handling industry. By using hydrogen to generate clean energy, these fuel cells power electric forklifts (often referred to as lift trucks or forklift trucks) with zero emissions, making them a sustainable alternative to traditional forklifts. The demand for efficient and sustainable solutions in the material handling industry ...

The shipping industry is facing one of the most demanding challenges ever: to find the way to achieve zero emission navigation. The time to achieve such goal is very short: the next big deadline imposed by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) is to reduce the total annual GHG emissions from international shipping by at least ...

“At Plug, no two days are the same,” says Chad Garhartt, Senior Manufacturing Manager. Chad’s role at Plug involves a lot of variety, as he shifts to accommodate the many responsibilities on his plate. As a vital member of the Plug team, Chad takes the lead on all new product launches in the Capital region, ...

Plug Power would like to correct certain inaccuracies in an article appearing in the Washington Free Beacon on April 5, 2024. For over 25 years, Plug has been a leader in the hydrogen industry, spearheading innovative solutions related to hydrogen technology. Plug’s end-to-end hydrogen ecosystem, from production, storage, and delivery to energy generation, helps customers ...

Plug is filled with ambitious individuals who don’t back down from a challenge. Carty Hastey, Plug’s Senior Systems Administrator embraces every challenge that comes their way. Playing a pivotal role in Plug’s IT infrastructure, Carty describes their primary focus as, “ensuring that the stability, security, and efficiency of our various systems are maintained as best ...

Sustainability is a practice and an ethos at Plug, where being a good global citizen and operating in a circular economy doesn’t just make good business sense – it’s a guiding principle we look to embed into our operations. Our commitment to corporate sustainability embraces a holistic approach that prioritizes societal well-being, environmental stewardship, value ...

In 2023, Plug announced a 1GW project to produce green hydrogen in Kristinestad, Finland. This project, using Plug’s electrolyzer products combined with Finland’s carbon dioxide-free energy, is focused on decarbonizing the production of direct reduced iron (DRI) in partner GravitHy’s planned factory. This will be raw material for fossil-free steel production. March 25th, the project ...

In the rapidly evolving landscape of technology, Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) stands at the forefront, heralding a new era of innovation across industries. From creating stunningly realistic digital art to driving advancements in natural language processing, Generative AI is not just transforming how we interact with technology, it’s greatly expanding the number of applications technologies ...

Meet Kenia Feunekes, Plug’s Senior Cost Estimator based in our Netherlands office. From the early project phase of concept screening and feasibility studies to the more mature CAPEX estimates, Kenia puzzles together the backbone of our hydrogen plant projects. Her journey to Plug was driven by a deep-seated passion for sustainability, drawing from her background ...

Plug recently hosted a webinar focused on hydrogen mobility fueling trends and solutions and, specifically, our portable refueler product. Tim Lowry and Adam Van De Mortel, integral to the development and launch of this technology, discussed the importance of hydrogen as a zero-carbon solution for mobility applications and provided a deep dive into the product. ...