WSU Receives $4.8M Grant to Advance Hydrogen Technologies and Fueling Station
Key Ideas
- Washington State University's cryogenic hydrogen research center received $4.8 million from the U.S. Department of Energy to advance hydrogen-related technologies and build a fueling station.
- The funding will be used to combat the challenges of working with liquid hydrogen, create a unique visualization device for testing fuel components, and establish a partnership with a company to build a hydrogen fueling station for large vehicles.
- The WSU HYPER lab aims to increase data collection, provide testing services for components from refueling stations, and contribute to the growth and success of the hydrogen industry, which is seen as a clean and sustainable fuel option.
- The hydrogen fueling station is expected to be completed by mid-2026 and will be open for research purposes with the potential to fuel WSU and community vehicles by around 2028.
Washington State University's cryogenic hydrogen research center has been awarded a $4.8 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to advance hydrogen-related technologies and establish a hydrogen fueling station. This initiative is part of the Biden-Harris Administration's Investing in America agenda to accelerate clean hydrogen technologies. The WSU Hydrogen Properties for Energy Research (HYPER) lab is working on overcoming the challenges of working with liquid hydrogen, particularly focusing on capturing and reliquefying boil-off hydrogen. With $3 million allocated for a unique visualization device, they aim to enhance testing capabilities by a factor of 10. Additionally, WSU has partnered with Plug Power, a New York-based company, to build a hydrogen fueling station for large vehicles. This collaboration aims to demonstrate next-generation hydrogen refueling technology. The station is scheduled for completion by mid-2026 and will initially be used for research purposes before potentially fueling WSU and community vehicles by 2028. The industry's positive outlook is highlighted by the belief that clean hydrogen molecules are essential for various applications like fertilizer and fuel. The funding and partnerships aim to drive innovation, sustainability, and the widespread adoption of hydrogen technologies.