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Posted: April 16, 2024

Plug Doing Real Things: Kristinestad, Finland

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 ...

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Posted: April 9, 2024

The Sustainable Future of Generative AI: Hydrogen Fuel Cells

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 ...

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Posted: April 2, 2024

GreenH2@Work Employee Spotlight: Kenia Feunekes

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 ...

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Posted: March 28, 2024

Unlocking the Future: Hydrogen Mobility Fueling Solutions

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. ...

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Posted: March 14, 2024

Plug Selected by U.S. DOE for Several Project Awards to Advance Hydrogen Electrolyzer and Fuel Cell Technologies 

Plug is thrilled to announce that we have been selected by the Department of Energy (DOE) for a total of nine awards for Clean Hydrogen Electrolysis, Manufacturing, and Recycling Activities under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The recent award selections demonstrate Plug’s industry leadership and pave the way for accelerating our technology and manufacturing capabilities.   “Plug ...

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Posted: March 7, 2024

GreenH2@Work Employee Spotlight: William Herron

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 ...

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Posted: February 20, 2024

Hydrogen Electrolyzers: Five Frequently Asked Questions

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 ...

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Posted: February 6, 2024

Green Hydrogen Applications: Eight Ways Forward Toward Sustainability

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 ...

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Posted: February 1, 2024

GreenH2@Work Employee Spotlight: Aman Awais

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 ...

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Posted: January 26, 2024

The Hydrogen Revolution: Reliability, Sustainability, and Grid Stability

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 ...

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Posted: January 17, 2024

Fuel Cells vs. Batteries for Material Handling: Forklift Power, Activate!

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. ...

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Posted: January 5, 2024

GreenH2@Work Employee Spotlight: Tyler Sundermann

Plug is home to a variety of enthusiastic employees looking to lead the change in the green hydrogen ecosystem. Tyler Sundermann has proven to take charge as the Depot Repair Team Lead. Tyler has always bought into Plug’s culture by encouraging his team to always be innovative. Tyler’s favorite part about Plug is, “that anyone ...

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