Hydrogen and Fuel Cells News

The following news stories highlight hydrogen and fuel cells research, technologies, and resources.

May 25, 2012

Analysis Tool Details Cost of Hydrogen Produced Via Wind Electrolysis

According to an analysis conducted by NREL, a range of wind class sites can provide green hydrogen at a cost close to the U.S. Department of Energy’s 2015 target of $3.70/kg for distributed hydrogen plants.

March 13, 2012

Energy Department Announces Up to $2 Million to Collect Data from Hydrogen Fueling Stations and Demonstrate Innovations in Hydrogen Infrastructure Technologies

By collecting data from advanced hydrogen fueling stations, the Energy Department will track the performance and technical progress of innovative refueling systems operating in real-world environments to find ways to lower costs and improve operation.

March 2, 2012

Energy Department Announces up to $6 Million to Collect Performance Data on Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles

The projects selected for funding will collect data from next-generation fuel cell electric vehicles as they are operated in real-world conditions to identify ways to lower costs and improve fuel cell durability and overall vehicle performance.

February 1, 2012

DOE Webinar February 6: National Hydrogen Learning Demonstration Status

National Renewable Energy Laboratory will host a free webinar titled "National Hydrogen Learning Demonstration Status" on Monday, February 6, from noon to 1:15 p.m. Eastern Standard Time.

January 16, 2012

New Fuel Cell System at U.S. Army Base Adds to NREL’s Data-Collection Efforts

The Department of Defense recently flipped the switch on an innovative fuel cell system that will provide emergency backup power at the U.S. Army’s Aberdeen Proving Ground in Maryland. The National Renewable Energy Laboratory will collect and analyze real-world performance data on the new system.