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 took another step forward. Plug’s Benjamin Haycraft, Edouard Oberthur and Aleksi Haverinen and Jose Noldin from GravitHy visited Kristinestad to present the project at a public hearing. The informational event was ..read more

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 can be applied to. Yet, beneath the surface of these groundbreaking developments lies an often-overlooked challenge: the substantial energy required to fuel these AI marvels. As we push the limi ..read more

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 spanning industries from Oil & Gas to Renewable Energy. Kenia joined Plug in late 2023 because she was drawn to Plug’s mission to build affordable green hydrogen plants as part of the 2030 and 2050 European Climate targets. A typi ..read more

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. If you missed it, here’s a recap. Hydrogen is an Efficient Solution for Commercial Transportation Hydrogen is the best fit low carbon solution for mobility applications. It has several key attributes that make it uniquely suitable. It h ..read more

Plug’s mission to revolutionize the green hydrogen landscape owes much of its success to employees like William Herron. Holding the position of Plug’s Liquid Hydrogen Commissioning Plant Manager, William has played a pivotal role in shaping the company into what it is today.  William’s responsibilities range from handling issues arising at the plant to ensuring efficiency in liquefiers and even training the next generation of green hydrogen drivers. This multifaceted approach to work underscores the adaptability and versatility valued at Plug.  Sixteen years ago, William embarked on ..read more

Hydrogen is poised to play a key role in addressing environmental concerns and transitioning towards cleaner energy alternatives. Among other applications, hydrogen can be used as a fuel for transportation and industrial processes, producing only water vapor as a byproduct when producing power through hydrogen fuel cells. This makes it a key to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and combating climate change, positioning hydrogen as a pivotal component in the future of clean energy.  As the demand for hydrogen increases,  more companies are seeking to generate their own hydrogen to gua ..read more

At the recent United Nations global climate summit hosted by the United Arab Emirates, the world’s nations made a historic commitment to “transition away” from fossil fuels. Deploying green hydrogen — particularly in hard-to-decarbonize use cases — will play a crucial role in achieving that vision. Of course, hydrogen is only one element of the climate solution. Other green sources such as solar and wind will play integral parts in decarbonizing the planet. Hydrogen is unique among these green energy sources in that it can decarbonize the hard-to-decarbonize, bringing power to industries that ..read more

Plug encourages innovation and collaboration, and Aman Awais has embraced this culture as a Systems Engineer. Born and raised in Pakistan, Aman has found herself a home at Plug where she has been able to excel and grow her professional career. As one of Plug’s systems engineers, her responsibilities include “defining and managing the stack requirements for the cathode subsystem, utilizing advanced data modeling techniques.” To ensure excellence and optimal results, she collaborates with the system and component teams. Plug’s strong belief in collaboration has not only allowed Aman to produce ..read more

The US is currently facing challenges that test our electrical infrastructure’s resilience, stability, and security. Aging equipment, extreme weather conditions, and an increase in power demand require an innovative and transformative solution. Hydrogen-powered fuel cells are a proven technology that can provide power where and when needed to solve these problems.   Providing Power in High-Risk Fire Zones In recent years, wildfires have become an alarming concern, partly due to electrical transmission lines. These lines, still the standard for electricity transmission, are increasingly id ..read more

Warehouses and distribution centers around the world require forklifts to function. They’re essentially the way goods move from one place to another. Without them, life as we know it would not exist. Food would rot in warehouses. Products would not make it to store shelves. Packages would be painfully slow to arrive at your door. In other words, forklifts —and their drivers— are essential to daily life. For large-scale warehouse operations, there is a question to resolve as we move forward. Batteries or hydrogen fuel cells? What is the most effective way to power an electric forklift in a mann ..read more