Charbone Hydrogen Corporation's chief operations officer, Daniel Charette, discussed the company's recent memorandum of understanding (MOU) with ABB in an interview with Proactive. The MOU outlines the collaboration to establish up to 15 modular hydrogen production facilities in North America, following Charbone's successful flagship project in Sorel-Tracy. The partnership with ABB includes support for modular substation solutions, automation in facilities, and operator-extended workstations for remote project control. This strategic agreement aims to standardize construction and engineering processes as Charbone scales its projects efficiently over the next five years. Charette highlighted the significance of ABB's involvement in bridging the gap between Charbone's energy infrastructure and local utilities across North America. The focus on standardizing construction and engineering processes is crucial for the successful rollout of these projects. Charbone's phased approach, aligned with market growth, will enable the company to build facilities efficiently as demand for hydrogen increases. The interview also revealed that Charbone is on track to connect with Hydro-Quebec in Q2 2025, with plans for expansion into Detroit following this milestone. The necessary permits for power line capacity increase have been obtained, and construction is scheduled to commence once the snow melts. This development signifies a significant step forward in Charbone's mission to advance hydrogen production and contribute to the renewable energy sector.