Plug Power Secures Order for 25 MW Proton Exchange Membrane Electrolyzer Systems in Europe
Key Ideas
  • Plug Power secured an order for 25 MW of proton exchange membrane electrolyzer systems for a European customer to reduce carbon footprint through green hydrogen utilization.
  • The company is also progressing on a 100 MW PEM electrolyzer project with Galp in southern Europe and deploying 5 MW electrolyzer systems in industries like glass manufacturing and steel production.
  • Plug is actively working on 7.5 GW of Basic Engineering and Design Package contracts, showing a significant market opportunity and technological readiness.
  • The agreement with the European customer signifies the beginning of a long-term partnership and marks the initial step in the customer's journey towards decarbonization, with potential expansion of electrolyzer capacity to 2 GW.
Plug Power, Inc. announced that it has secured an order for 25 megawatts of proton exchange membrane electrolyzer systems for a European customer. This project will include five Plug Power 5 MW containerized PEM electrolyzers aimed at reducing the company's carbon footprint by utilizing green hydrogen technology. Plug CEO Andy Marsh highlighted the substantial market potential for green hydrogen in Europe as a crucial element in achieving the European Union's decarbonization goals. In addition to this, Plug is actively involved in a 100 MW PEM electrolyzer project with Galp in southern Europe and is deploying 5 MW electrolyzer systems in industries such as glass manufacturing, aluminum recycling, and steel production. The company is also progressing on 7.5 GW of Basic Engineering and Design Package contracts, indicating a significant market opportunity and technological readiness. The recent agreement not only signifies the commencement of a long-lasting partnership but also marks the initial phase in the customer's journey towards decarbonization, with the flexibility to expand electrolyzer capacity by up to two gigawatts. Overall, Plug Power's initiatives reflect a positive sentiment towards hydrogen technology and its role in helping industries transition towards cleaner energy sources.
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