The Hydrogen Stream: U.S. awards $34 million to 19 hydrogen projects
As the U.S. and British government press ahead with their hydrogen support projects, a team from Korea and the U..S has developed an iridium nanostructure catalyst, which decreased the amount of the chemical element. Meanwhile, hydrogen projects are proceeding in West Virginia, Denmark, Finland, and Japan.
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Also on the rise: Domestic content guidance on solar cells and structural steel. Siemens to open U.S. utility-scale solar inverter factory. And more.
Mote unveils plans to build its second biomass-to-hydrogen plant in Northern California
The company is working with the Sacramento Municipal Utility District, its hydrogen offtake partner, to develop the project.
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Also on the rise: Nikola bags $58.2 million for hydrogen stations to fuel heavy-duty vehicles. How New York State can stay on track with green-grid goals. And more.
Nikola bags $58.2 million for hydrogen stations to fuel heavy-duty vehicles
The largest of the grants is $41.9 million from the California Transportation Commission, along with California Department of Transportation, to build six refueling stations for heavy-duty hydrogen fuel cell trucks in Southern California.
Sunrise brief: Maxeon Solar to build 3 GW cell and module plant in Albuquerque
Also on the rise: An alternative to California’s proposed income-based fixed monthly utility bill charge, retired coal plant to be running on 100% hydrogen by 2045 and scientists explore aquatic effects of floating solar.
Retired coal plant to be running on 100% hydrogen by 2045
Intermountain Power Renewed project in Utah hits significant milestone with delivery of hydrogen-ready turbines.
Sunrise brief: Former coal plant to house 100-hour iron-air battery
Also on the rise: Michigan utility settlement revises resource plan to add 3.8 GW of renewables. Secretary Yellen’s China mission underscores economic diplomacy, domestic climate policy nexus . And more.
Desalinated ocean water for green hydrogen production
A California hydrogen developer and a Netherlands-based desalination company that uses waste heat as an input have formed a partnership.
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Also on the rise: A new public utility for Maine would speed clean energy, say advocates. Utility ordered to repay customers for illegal community solar metering. And more.
