Centrica Says Hydrogen is the Most Optimal Way to Backup Green Energy
What is the “best” technology to firm up wind and solar when the weather does not permit it? Centrica thinks it might be hydrogen.
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Toyota to Forge Ahead With Hydrogen Cars But Still Focuses on EVs
Global policymakers recognize hydrogen fuel cell cars for their zero emissions. And they can run much further than EVs before refueling is required — a process that takes just 10 minutes instead of 45 minutes.
Product Announcement: Bloom Energy Always-On Hydrogen-Powered Energy Servers
Bloom Energy introduced a new capability for their commercially available electricity generation device, the hydrogen-powered Bloom Energy Server. Now the device can efficiently deliver always-on, 100% renewable electric power with no emissions 24 hours per day, 365 days per year.
Massive 1,000-MW Energy Storage Project Launched in Utah
Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems and Magnum Development plan to develop 1,000 megawatts of renewable energy storage in central Utah. The companies say that the initiative will be the world’s largest project of its kind.
Toyota and Kenworth Roll Out Zero-Emission Trucks in California
Toyota and Kenworth’s fuel cell electric heavy-duty trucks hit the road in California this week. These zero-emission trucks were developed with support from the Port of Los Angeles, the California Air Resources Board (CARB), and Shell. UPS will be one of the first companies to use the vehicles.
European Fuel Cell Market Forecast To Expand Rapidly By 2027
The European fuel cell market is estimated to grow with a CAGR of more than 70% during the period 2015 to 2027, according to a new report.
Fuel Cells Market Forecasted to Reach $13.83 billion by 2023
The global fuel cells market is forecasted to grow at a CAGR of 28.21%, going from $3.114 billion last year to $13.83 billion in 2023, says a new report from Research and Markets. Fuel cells, which produce electricity through a chemical reaction, are part of the growing renewable energy generation ... Read more »
Hydrogen-Electric Semi-Trucks Get Boost from Planned $1B Production Facility
Alternative-fuel trucking got a boost with Nikola Motor Company’s plans for a 500-acre manufacturing headquarters facility in Arizona. The company says the new $1 billion facility, located in Buckeye to the west of Phoenix, will help bring its hydrogen-electric semi-trucks to market. Currently based in Salt Lake City, Utah, Nikola ... Read more »
Developing a Self-Sustaining Microgrid: Q&A with Stone Edge Farm’s Craig Wooster
Stone Edge Farm is a 16-acre estate owned by Mac and Leslie McQuown in Sonoma, California, that includes a winery known for producing Cabernet Sauvignon from organically-grown grapes. In 2013, Mac and experienced electrical engineering contractor Craig Wooster embarked on an open-source microgrid project to lower the farm’s carbon footprint. ... Read more »
Toyota and FuelCell Energy Plan Massive Hydrogen Fuel Project
Toyota and FuelCell Energy announced plans for a megawatt-scale carbonate fuel cell power generation plant at the Port of Long Beach. As part of the deal, FuelCell Energy will build the plant, which will supply hydrogen for Toyota’s fuel cell electric vehicles and heavy-duty fuel cell Class 8 proof of ... Read more »
Toyota and 7-Eleven Japan Join Forces on Hydrogen Fuel Cell Trucks
7-Eleven Japan and Toyota inked an agreement this month to study energy conservation and carbon dioxide emissions reduction in convenience store distribution and operation. To that end, the two companies said they plan to work on developing hydrogen fuel cell trucks and power generators. Currently, 7-Eleven Japan is served by ... Read more »
DoE Pushing Hydrogen, Fuel Cell Research
The U.S. Department of Energy is making as much as $35 million in funding available to advanced hydrogen and fuel cell technology research, according to NGT News. The funding will go toward research in hydrogen production, delivery and storage research and development, according to the story. In addition, the DoE ... Read more »