Plug Power, an alternative energy technology provider, has begun construction of a state-of-the-art green hydrogen manufacturing facility in the Western New York Science, Technology and Advanced Manufacturing Park (STAMP) in Genesee County, Alabama, New York. New York State Governor Kathy Hochul and local government leaders broke ground for the project, which will also include a 450 MW substation to support STAMP's hydrogen projection facility and future growth projects.

Plug Power, located in Latham, New York, is the first tenant of STAMP, a 1,250-acre manufacturing base located within a 50-mile talent base in the Buffalo-Rochester Technology Corridor. STAMP was developed by the Genesee County Economic Development Center (GCEDC) with the support of New York, Genesee, Alabama, and public utility partners. It is the largest green space in western New York and can be used on a large scale and at a low cost. And strong traffic. Empire State Development also supported the project with an Excelsior tax credit of up to $2 million in exchange for the promise of job creation.

"This groundbreaking is of great significance to the economy of the Finger Lakes and Western New York, providing new jobs and making the area a major destination for large manufacturers," Governor Hochul said. "Plug Power's new facility will become the largest green hydrogen plant in North America, advancing our ambitious green energy goals as we strive to achieve a cleaner future."

Plug Power’s $232 million project is the largest capital investment ever made by the Genesee County Business Park project. From the first year of operation, the project will become the county’s largest non-utility contributor to local school, county, and town tax revenue. The joint investment in PILOT and host payments is US$2.3 million.

STAMP is less than 30 miles from the Niagara Power Project of the New York Power Authority (NYPA). NYPA is the largest national public power organization in the United States, operating 16 power generation facilities and more than 1,400 miles of transmission lines. More than 80% of NYPA’s electricity comes from Niagara Falls’ clean and renewable hydropower. NYPA is providing incentives for the Plug Power project, including 10 MW low-cost hydropower distribution from the Niagara Power Project, 1.5 million US dollars from the Western New York Power Revenue Program, and 143 MW of high-load factor power that NYPA will provide to purchase in the energy market Plug Power, greatly reduces electricity bills by reducing power delivery chargers.

The construction project is part of Plug Power's expansion plan to build up to seven hydrogen production facilities in North America by 2022, including the recently announced plant in Fresno County, California; Camden County, Georgia; and Pennsylvania State Lancaster County.

In a statement, Plug Power CEO Andy Marsh said: "Plug Power is proud to be a leader in building a green hydrogen economy, creating jobs in our hometown of New York. By 2025, our transcontinental green The goal of the hydrogen network is to supply 500 tons per day, and 1,000 tons per day globally by 2028."

Hydrogen produced from renewable energy sources such as hydropower is classified as "green hydrogen". Compared with hydrogen produced from fossil fuels, it has a cleaner source and is more popular in the market. In the STAMP facility, 100% of renewable energy will be used to split water into hydrogen and oxygen using electrolyzers. This process does not import or export chemicals or fossil fuels, thereby producing hydrogen and oxygen. The hydrogen is cooled into a liquid before being transported, while the oxygen is released into the atmosphere. According to GCEDC, in its annual operations, the oxygen released is equivalent to that produced by 18,500 acres of forest.

After completion, the STAMP Plug power plant will produce 45 metric tons of green liquid hydrogen per day for fuel cell applications, specifically designed for supply chain and logistics applications, road electric vehicles, fixed power markets, etc.

Because they do not produce harmful emissions, hydrogen fuel cell (HFC) technology provides customers with the advantage of clean and reliable alternative energy in more and more applications-electric vehicles (commercial fleets and automobiles); commercial, industrial and residential Main power and backup power for buildings; even more futuristic applications such as drones and air taxis.

As cities, counties, and municipalities increasingly lean toward more sustainable energy sources, hydrogen HFCs may become an option because they are energy efficient and can be precisely designed to meet the company's power needs. HFC is also reliable in hazardous weather conditions such as hurricanes, deserts, and winter storms.

"New York State is leading the country towards a more renewable future with a focus on excellent green energy," said Kevin Younis, COO and Executive Deputy Commissioner of Empire State Building Development. "As we continue to promote new investment and economic growth across the state, we applaud Plug Power's further expansion and commitment to creating high-quality green jobs in the Finger Lakes and Western New York."

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