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First power-to-hydrogen-to-power demonstrator completed
Compressor Tech2
Feb 3, 2023
The project marks the implementation of the world’s first industrial-scale power-to-X-to-power demonstration with an advanced turbine with high hydrogen content fuel. Its objective is to demonstrate that green hydrogen can serve as a flexible means of storing energy that can then be used to power an industrial turbine. The demonstrator will allow the partners to understand the technical feasibility of using hydrogen while retaining much of the existing energy infrastructure.
The project combines an updated and enhanced Engie Solutions-operated 12 MWe combined heat and power (CHP) thermal power plant; a Centrax-packaged Siemens SGT-400 gas turbine; a Siemens electrolyzer to generate green hydrogen from excess renewable energy; and necessary storage capacity. For the first phase of testing, the hydrogen produced on site with the electrolyzer was used in the gas turbine with a mix of 30-vol. % hydrogen and 70 vol.-% natural gas for power generation. The next trials are scheduled for Summer 2023, for which the gas turbine package will be upgraded to convert stored hydrogen into electricity and thermal energy, with the ultimate goal to produce 12 MW electrical energy using fuel mixtures that contain up to a 100% hydrogen ratio.
Commenting on the conclusion of the initial testing phase, Gaël Carayon, project director at ENGIE Solutions, said: “Ambitious projects like this one require taking partnerships to the next level and being united in a joint mission to make decarbonization a reality. Hydrogen will play a crucial role in the interaction between renewables and electricity storage and generation. ENGIE Solutions is proud to participate to this unique project.”
“With the Hyflexpower project we are showcasing that carbon-neutral and reliable power supply is possible – even for energy-intensive industries,” said Dr. Ertan Yilmaz, Hyflexpower global director at Siemens Energy. “Hydrogen-ready turbines will play a decisive role in climate-neutral energy, so it is very exciting to be looking forward to the next phase of testing.”
Launched on May 1, 2020, the Hyflexpower project received significant funding by the European Commission, with two-thirds of the €15.2 million investment coming from the EU’s Horizon 2020 Framework Programme for Research and Innovation; additional funding was provided through a Horizon 2020 grant agreement. The project is scheduled to run for four years.... The Hyflexpower consortium announced it has successfully completed the first stage of a program at the Smurfit Kappa Saillat Paper Mill in Saillat-sur-Vienne (France) that resulted in it becoming the first industrial facility in the world to introduce an integrated hydrogen demonstrator. Stakeholders in the Hyflexpower project include ENGIE Solutions, Siemens Energy, Centrax, ARTTIC, German Aerospace Center (DLR), and Universities NTUA Athens (Greece), Lund (Sweden), Duisburg-Essen (Germany) and UCL (UK).
The project marks the implementation of the world’s first industrial-scale power-to-X-to-power demonstration with an advanced turbine with high hydrogen content fuel. Its objective is to demonstrate that green hydrogen can serve as a flexible means of storing energy that can then be used to power an industrial turbine. The demonstrator will allow the partners to understand the technical feasibility of using hydrogen while retaining much of the existing energy infrastructure.
The project combines an updated and enhanced Engie Solutions-operated 12 MWe combined heat and power (CHP) thermal power plant; a Centrax-packaged Siemens SGT-400 gas turbine; a Siemens electrolyzer to generate green hydrogen from excess renewable energy; and necessary storage capacity. For the first phase of testing, the hydrogen produced on site with the electrolyzer was used in the gas turbine with a mix of 30-vol. % hydrogen and 70 vol.-% natural gas for power generation. The next trials are scheduled for Summer 2023, for which the gas turbine package will be upgraded to convert stored hydrogen into electricity and thermal energy, with the ultimate goal to produce 12 MW electrical energy using fuel mixtures that contain up to a 100% hydrogen ratio.
Commenting on the conclusion of the initial testing phase, Gaël Carayon, project director at ENGIE Solutions, said: “Ambitious projects like this one require taking partnerships to the next level and being united in a joint mission to make decarbonization a reality. Hydrogen will play a crucial role in the interaction between renewables and electricity storage and generation. ENGIE Solutions is proud to participate to this unique project.”
“With the Hyflexpower project we are showcasing that carbon-neutral and reliable power supply is possible – even for energy-intensive industries,” said Dr. Ertan Yilmaz, Hyflexpower global director at Siemens Energy. “Hydrogen-ready turbines will play a decisive role in climate-neutral energy, so it is very exciting to be looking forward to the next phase of testing.”
Launched on May 1, 2020, the Hyflexpower project received significant funding by the European Commission, with two-thirds of the €15.2 million investment coming from the EU’s Horizon 2020 Framework Programme for Research and Innovation; additional funding was provided through a Horizon 2020 grant agreement. The project is scheduled to run for four years.
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Notice of Intent to Issue the Industrial Demonstrations Program Funding Opportunity Announcement
U.S. DOE
Dec 22, 2022
"Domestic manufacturing is the backbone of the American economy," said Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations Director David Crane. "Accelerating the inevitable decarbonization of the nation's manufacturing sector will give ‘first mover' advantage to American industry, thereby bolstering the technological and economic competitiveness of U.S. industry, spurring innovation and economic growth, creating good-paying jobs for American workers, and enabling a clean, more equitable future for all Americans."
Industrial emissions currently account for approximately one third of the nation's carbon footprint1. The industrial sector is considered one of the most difficult to decarbonize due to the diversity of energy inputs, processes, and operations. The sector's emissions result not just from fuel for heat and power, but also from feedstocks and processes that have traditionally been carbon intensive.
OCED will provide up to 50 percent of the cost of each project to catalyze impactful, scalable, and replicable demonstrations that maximize emissions reductions, prioritize energy and environmental justice, and create good-paying jobs. This funding opportunity was developed in collaboration with the Office of Manufacturing and Energy Supply Chains (MESC).
To ensure these projects provide benefits to their host communities and neighbors, the funding announcement will require a community benefits plan from each applicant related to engaging communities and labor; investing in America's workforce; advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility; and implementing the Justice40 Initiative.
The anticipated funding announcement will include up to $5.8 billion from the Inflation Reduction Act and $500 million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. DOE plans to release the funding opportunity announcement in March 2023.
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ICYMI: EERE Created Two New Advanced Manufacturing Offices
U.S. DOE
Dec 22, 2022
... This October, the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy’s Advanced Manufacturing Office reorganized into two new offices: the Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Technologies Office (AMMTO) and the Industrial Efficiency and Decarbonization Office (IEDO). Starting in January 2023, each office will be sending updates about new funding opportunities, upcoming events, and other announcements separately so you can receive the news that’s most important to you.
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Report: ‘Unprecedented change’ challenges N.A. power grid
DIESEL & GAS TURBINE WORLDWIDE
Dec 20, 2022
NERC is a not-for-profit international regulatory authority. NERC’s area of responsibility spans the continental United States, Canada, and the northern portion of Baja California, Mexico. NERC is the Electric Reliability Organization (ERO) for North America, subject to oversight by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and governmental authorities in Canada. NERC’s jurisdiction includes users, owners, and operators of the bulk power system, which serves nearly 400 million people.
NERC’s 2022 Long-Term Reliability Assessment identifies energy and capacity risks that underscore the need for reliability to be a top priority for resource and system planners in North America as the energy transition unfolds. The assessment concludes that planners and operators of the grid must increasingly account for different characteristics and performance of resources being brought online during the energy transition.
“The bulk power system is undergoing unprecedented change on a scale and at a speed that challenges the ability to foresee and design for its future state,” said John Moura, NERC’s director of Reliability Assessment and Performance Analysis. “Managing the transformation and proactively preparing for the role that the grid will play is the greatest challenge to reliability over the next 10 years. Our assessment provides valuable insight into the reliability risks facing the bulk power system as it is shaped by government policies, regulations, consumer preferences and economic factors.”
The LTRA highlights five trends: integration of inverter-based resources (IBRs), growth in distributed energy resources (DERs), generation retirements, flat transmission growth and increased demand growth that, without careful planning, could negatively impact the ability of the bulk power system to service the energy needs in North America over the next 10 years.
“The energy and capacity risks identified in this assessment underscore the need for reliability to be a top priority for the resource and system planning community of stakeholders,” the report states. “Planning and operating the grid must increasingly account for different characteristics and performance in electricity resources as the energy transition continues.”
Among specific suggestions, the organization calls for:
- Manage the pace of generator retirements until solutions are in place that can continue to meet energy needs and provide essential reliability services
- Include extreme weather scenarios in resource and system planning
- Address IBR performance and grid integration issues
- Expand resource adequacy evaluations beyond reserve margins at peak times to include energy risks for all hours and seasons
Increase focus on DERs as they are deployed at increasingly impactful levels
- Mitigate the risks that arise from growing reliance on just-in-time fuel for electric generation and the interdependent natural gas and electric infrastructure
- Consider the impact that the electrification of transportation, space heating, and other sectors may have on future electricity demand and infrastructure.
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Inflation Reduction Act Frequently Asked Questions for CHP Applications
CHP Alliance
Dec 16, 2022
The FAQ factsheet outlines that under the IRA, the full Sec. 48 Investment Tax Credit (ITC) will be available to qualifying CHP system property that begins construction before January 1, 2025 (please note there are capacity, efficiency, and other limitations that will continue to apply for CHP eligibility). The IRA defines CHP as an ‘energy property’ and WHP as ‘waste energy recovery property’ under paragraph (3)(A) and clause (v) of the Sec. 48 energy credit, respectively.
The Sec. 48 ITC base credit rate is 6%. Projects can increase the base rate by a 5x multiplier (30%) by meeting or being exempt from the prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements.
The IRA provides a bonus credit of up to 10% for meeting requirements for domestic content, and a bonus credit of up to 10% for projects located in “energy communities.” These requirements cannot be used towards reaching the 30% bonus rate, which is only attained by satisfying (or being exempt from) the labor requirements (prevailing wage and apprenticeships).
CHP projects that begin construction after December 31, 2024, can qualify for renewable energy tax credits under the new technology-neutral Sec. 45Y PTC or Sec. 48E ITC, if the project yields zero greenhouse gas emissions.
The FAQ factsheet continues with several sections that address the above listed topics and covers Direct Pay, IRS Guidance, Hydrogen tax credits, the Advanced Manufacturing tax credit, and other areas of interest for our membership and the broader CHP industry.
Disclaimer: Please note this is a living document that CHPA intends to keep updated as new IRS guidance is released. We are also not tax advisors, and highly recommend consulting your accountant and/or tax professionals on tax-related matters.
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DOE Announces $23 Million to Fund R&D to Decarbonize Water Resource Recovery Facilities
U.S. DOE
Dec 16, 2022
Our nation’s energy and water systems are interdependent. From irrigating crops for biofuels to keeping power plants cool, water is used in all phases of energy production, while water extraction, distribution, and treatment all require energy. WRRFs are an essential part of our nation’s water infrastructure, simultaneously producing clean water, generating renewable energy, recovering nutrients from wastewater, and reducing our impact on the natural environment. However, cleaning water is an energy intensive process. WWRFs are estimated to be directly responsible for over 44 million metric tons (MMT) of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions each year or the equivalent emissions from more than 9 million gasoline-powered passenger vehicles. A large portion of these emissions are comprised of nitrous oxide and methane, both of which are more powerful GHGs than carbon dioxide.
This FOA includes the following topics to improve energy efficiency and reduce GHG emissions from WRRFs, while also lowering costs:
Decarbonization of WRRF Unit Processes: This topic will focus on projects to reduce GHG emissions from various unit processes within WRRFs while maintaining or decreasing operating costs. Proposed projects must achieve a 50% reduction in emissions from key processes without increasing total WRRF operating costs.
Reducing overall greenhouse GHG emissions from WRRFs: This topic will focus on projects to reduce GHG emissions and treatment costs for WRRFs at larger scales and higher levels of technological readiness. Proposed projects must achieve a 25% reduction in emissions without increasing operating costs beyond baseline operations of an entire facility.
The awards will be issued as cooperative agreements with a period of performance of three to five years. Concept papers are due January 27, 2023, at 5 P.M. ET. Learn more about the FOA here.
This funding opportunity is led by EERE’s Industrial Efficiency and Decarbonization Office (IEDO). Learn more about IEDO and its work to advance basic RD&D across the four pillars of industrial decarbonization.
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European Commission Proposes Updated Harmonised Reference Values for CHP
COGEN Europe
Dec 16, 2022
force in 2024. It proposes that the HRVs should be increased for cogeneration based on coal, fuel oil and peat, with a view to phasing out these fuels from new and refurbished high efficiency CHP. Meanwhile, reference values for waste heat-based CHP are to be reduced, if the source temperature is lower than 200°C. The proposed reference values for cogeneration using gas and other energy sources are not significantly different from those that are currently in place. ... On 2 December, the European Commission published the draft Delegated Regulation “as regards the review of harmonized efficiency reference values for separate production of electricity and heat” (DA on HRV). The DA on HRV proposes a new series of revised reference values, which would enter into
force in 2024. It proposes that the HRVs should be increased for cogeneration based on coal, fuel oil and peat, with a view to phasing out these fuels from new and refurbished high efficiency CHP. Meanwhile, reference values for waste heat-based CHP are to be reduced, if the source temperature is lower than 200°C. The proposed reference values for cogeneration using gas and other energy sources are not significantly different from those that are currently in place.
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Administration Announces $750 Million to Accelerate Clean Hydrogen Technologies
U.S. DOE
Dec 16, 2022
“Today’s announcement is yet another exciting step toward lowering the cost of and scaling-up clean hydrogen production, a versatile fuel essential to the nation’s historic transition to an equitable and secure clean energy future,” said U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer M. Granholm. “By investing in the cutting-edge research and development necessary to making market-ready clean hydrogen a reality, DOE is delivering on President Biden’s promise to implement an ambitious climate agenda.”
Clean hydrogen—which is produced with zero or next-to-zero emissions from renewables, nuclear energy, or natural gas with carbon sequestration—is set to play a vital future role in reducing emissions from some of the hardest-to-decarbonize sectors of our economy, including industrial and chemical processes and heavy-duty transportation. Clean hydrogen can also support the expansion of renewable power by providing a means for long-duration energy storage and offers flexibility and multiple revenue streams to all types of clean power generation—including today’s nuclear fleet, advanced nuclear, and other innovative technologies. By enabling diverse, domestic clean-energy pathways across multiple sectors of the economy, hydrogen will strengthen American energy independence, resiliency, and security. While hydrogen technologies have come a long way over the last several years, costs and other challenges to at-scale adoption need to be addressed for clean hydrogen to realize its full potential.
Together with the regional clean hydrogen hubs (H2Hubs), tax incentives in the President’s Inflation Reduction Act, and ongoing research, development, and demonstration in the DOE Hydrogen Program, these investments will accelerate the technical advances and scale-up needed to achieve DOE’s Hydrogen Shot goal of $1 per kilogram of clean hydrogen within a decade.
Managed by DOE’s Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies Office (HFTO), projects funded through this opportunity will address underlying technical barriers to cost reduction that can’t be overcome by scale alone and ensure emerging commercial-scale deployments will be viable with future lower-cost, higher-performing technology. Reaching cost reduction goals will open new markets for clean hydrogen—creating more clean energy jobs, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and strengthening America’s competitiveness in the global clean energy market.
By enabling a sustainable clean-hydrogen economy, these investments will help reduce harmful air pollution and decarbonize some of the economy’s most polluting sectors—including chemical and industrial processes and heavy transportation. Reducing emissions in these sectors will be especially beneficial for disadvantaged communities that have suffered disproportionately from local air pollution in the past. Additionally, DOE’s National Clean Hydrogen Strategy and Roadmap and President Biden’s Justice40 Initiative serve as important pillars driving the energy justice efforts by HFTO and the Hydrogen Program.
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DOE Projects Will Accelerate Deployment of Small- and Medium-Sized Wind Turbines Across the United States
U.S. DOE
Dec 15, 2022
“Competitiveness Improvement Project awards are helping small- and medium-scale wind turbines become a realistic option for rural residents and businesses alike,” said Alejandro Moreno, the acting assistant secretary for energy efficiency and renewable energy. “By driving down costs and improving technology, these projects can help create more resilient communities and support the Biden administration’s goals of reaching 100% clean electricity by 2035 and a net-zero emissions economy by 2050.”
Distributed wind energy—especially when combined with distributed solar power and, if needed, energy storage—can support local electrification and bolster the distribution system by increasing grid resilience and reliability. A potential scale-up of distributed wind energy could support near-term decarbonization for rural communities as well as agricultural, commercial, and industrial businesses in windy areas—especially in the U.S. Midwest and Heartland regions. Large-scale development of distributed energy resources also reduces reliance on the nation’s already constrained transmission network by providing power directly to end users.
Managed by NREL on behalf of DOE’s Wind Energy Technologies Office, CIP awards cost-shared subcontracts and technical support to manufacturers of small- and medium-sized wind turbines. These awards help manufacturers of wind turbines with less than one megawatt in capacity to:
• Optimize their designs to reduce costs, increase energy production, and enhance grid reliability, resilience, and compatibility with solar power and energy storage systems;
• Develop advanced manufacturing processes to increase production and reduce costs;
• Support distributed wind energy adoption through turbine and component testing for certification to national performance and safety standards; and
• Accelerate pathways for commercialization.
Once the 2022–2023 contracts are finalized, NREL will have awarded 64 subcontracts to 26 companies, totaling $15.4 million in DOE funding while leveraging $7.9 million in additional private-sector investment since CIP began in 2012. The project has helped to significantly drive down costs for distributed wind energy, including helping Bergey Windpower Company double the amount of energy produced by its Excel 15 wind turbine and cut its levelized cost of energy in half via awards over several years.
The companies selected for 2022–2023 CIP awards are:
• Bergey Windpower Company (Norman, Oklahoma): To increase access to its flagship 15-kilowatt (kW) wind turbine model, Bergey Windpower will develop an innovative financing solution to reduce upfront costs for residential customers in partnership with a major solar financing company.
• Carter Wind Turbines (Wichita Falls, Texas): Carter Wind Turbines will develop a 20% taller, 60-meter tower that will increase energy production and lower costs for its modernized 300-kW wind turbine. The project builds on past CIP awards aimed at opening a broader range of wind resources and applications for Carter Wind Turbines’ medium-scale turbine technology including remote and behind‐the‐meter industrial deployments.
• Eocycle America Corporation (Swanton, Vermont) has been selected for two new CIP awards, under which it will: 1. partner with large corporate agricultural organizations to develop business models for expanding the deployment of distributed wind energy across their properties and 2. complete electrical safety listing of the company’s Eocycle EOX S-16 turbine system to the UL 6142 standard.
• NPS Solutions (Darien, Connecticut): NPS Solutions plans to complete the UL 1741-SA power converter (inverter) electrical listing required for the U.S. market. This listing will demonstrate compliance of NPS Solutions’ 100-kW turbine technology with the latest grid interconnection safety standard, a new requirement for deployment in the U.S. market.
• Pecos Wind Power (Somerville, Massachusetts): Pecos Wind Power will develop the design and tooling for the fabrication of a 14.5-meter wind turbine blade that will lead to a lower-cost 85-kW wind turbine.
• Primus Wind Power (Lakewood, Colorado): Primus Wind Power will test six of its micro wind turbine models for certification to standards set by the American National Standards Institute, American Clean Power Association, and Federal Communications Commission.
• RRD Engineering (Arvada, Colorado): RRD Engineering will begin developing BladeRunner, an innovative 150-kW wind turbine that reduces technology costs through a simpler manufacturing process of blades and support structures and by using readily available materials.
• Sonsight Wind (Grayson, Georgia): Sonsight Wind will manufacture a permanent-magnet generator for its prototype 3.5-kW distributed wind turbine, advancing toward the goal of manufacturing a certified and cost-competitive small-scale distributed wind turbine.
• Windurance LLC (Coraopolis, Pennsylvania): Windurance LLC will design a modular energy storage solution that will be certified by a third party to the UL 1741 standard. The innovative, scalable design presents a solution for a wide range of distributed wind turbine sizes (15–160 kW) and applications.
• Windward Engineering (Spanish Fork, Utah): At a test site in Spanish Fork, Utah, Windward Engineering will install and test a prototype 60-kW, three-bladed, downwind, horizontal-axis wind turbine with independent pitch-to-stall control.
• Xflow Energy Company (Seattle, Washington): XFlow Energy Company will optimize its 25-kW, three-bladed, vertical-axis wind turbine, which was originally designed to address the needs of remote communities, to make it suitable for a wide range of customers in the U.S. grid-connected market.
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Department of Energy Issues Notice of Intent to Fund Onsite Energy Technical Assistance Partnerships
U.S. DOE
Dec 14, 2022
By generating and storing electricity and heat directly at their own facilities, manufacturers can save money and gain greater control over the availability of clean energy and how it gets integrated into their processes. Many onsite energy technologies also save energy by increasing efficiency and capturing usable energy that would otherwise be wasted. In addition to the energy and cost savings, onsite energy technologies can allow industrial facilities to significantly decrease their carbon footprint by incorporating renewable energy and storage.
This upcoming funding opportunity will establish the Onsite Energy TAPs, a regional network of technical assistance providers, to help facilities across the nation integrate the latest onsite energy technologies, including battery storage, combined heat and power (CHP), district energy, geothermal, industrial heat pumps, renewable fuels, solar photovoltaics, solar thermal, thermal storage, and wind power. This specialized technical assistance can range from initial site screenings that identify onsite energy opportunities to more advanced analysis to support project installations.
The Onsite Energy TAPs will also engage with policymakers, utilities, and other key stakeholders to accelerate pathways for integration of onsite energy technologies. Additional activities will include developing publicly available tools and resources, sharing best practices, and building partnerships that drive decarbonization in the U.S. industrial sector.
View the notice of intent to learn more about this upcoming funding opportunity, including the two proposed topic areas:
Topic 1 - Regional Onsite TAPs: Funding up to 10 entities to serve as regional Onsite Energy TAPs, each serving a multi-state region.
Topic 2 - Onsite Energy Technical Analysis and Support Center: Funding one national entity to serve as the Onsite Energy Technical Analysis and Support Center.
EERE plans to issue the FOA via EERE Exchange in January 2023. The funding opportunity is expected to include approximately $23 million in federal funding. EERE envisions awarding multiple financial assistance awards in the form of cooperative agreements. The estimated period of performance for each award will be approximately one to three years.
To encourage the formation of a diverse range of project teams, EERE will provide a Teaming Partner List where interested parties can provide contact information and indicate areas of expertise and interest. Updates to the Teaming Partner List will be available on the EERE Exchange website.
Please submit questions and comments electronically to onsiteenergy@ee.doe.gov.
This funding opportunity will be issued by EERE’s Industrial Efficiency and Decarbonization Office.
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Fortes
May 16-17, 2023
After Russian-Ukraine conflict emerged in 2022 shaking all economies relying on fossil fuels, making decision makers turn heads towards renewables & decarbonization technologies that will help make their businesses more independent. One of possibilities is carbon capture and utilization, giving a chance for energy-intensive industries to decarbonize and reach climate goals.
This year we are focusing on utilisation of captured CO2 and its use for production of building materials like cement, concrete, steel, but also production of advanced fuels that will contribute to further decarbonization of other sectors. Also, as 2022 was a breakthrough year in terms of policies and regulations for green technologies we will be discussing the influence of legislation on the state of carbon capture and utilization technologies.
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June 14-15, 2023
As 2022 was a breakthrough time for hydrogen industry, this year we are focusing on topics like latest regulations and policies, transformation of existing grids and building new ones, hydrogen storage technologies, industrial applications of hydrogen, generation of clean energy and decarbonization of transport.... Decarbonisation of hard-to-abate sectors as well as clean mobility and green energy generation are some of the goals set in Europe. Without use of hydrogen it will be impossible to move forward with the process.
As 2022 was a breakthrough time for hydrogen industry, this year we are focusing on topics like latest regulations and policies, transformation of existing grids and building new ones, hydrogen storage technologies, industrial applications of hydrogen, generation of clean energy and decarbonization of transport.
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INNIO supplying hydrogen engines for data center
INNIO
Dec 20, 2022
Six Jenbacher hydrogen engines will provide carbon-free emergency backup power in cases of electricity grid outages at the site, owned by NorthC Datacenters (NorthC). The Jenbacher Type 4 hydrogen engines generate a total power output of six MW and will be delivered as a containerized package. The Eindhoven data center including the hydrogen emergency backup power solution and the on-site hydrogen storage solution is a greenfield project, that is expected to be operational in the second half of 2023.... INNIO said its hydrogen-ready Jenbacher engine technology will supply backup power for a new data center in Eindhoven, Netherlands.
Six Jenbacher hydrogen engines will provide carbon-free emergency backup power in cases of electricity grid outages at the site, owned by NorthC Datacenters (NorthC). The Jenbacher Type 4 hydrogen engines generate a total power output of six MW and will be delivered as a containerized package. The Eindhoven data center including the hydrogen emergency backup power solution and the on-site hydrogen storage solution is a greenfield project, that is expected to be operational in the second half of 2023.
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WR Grace Receives BGE | EmPower Mayland Incentive Check for their 5 MW CHP plant
BGE
Dec 16, 2022
Grace proceeded with its 5 MW CHP project specifically to lower its operating cost and take advantage of State and utility incentives to improve their return on investment.
The W.R. Grace & Co. Curtis Bay Facility is located on an industrialized peninsula in South Baltimore and employs over 550. There are six production facilities on site that manufacture hundreds of products from four general product lines. The four general product lines are 1) fluid catalytic cracking catalysts; 2) hydroprocessing catalysts; 3) polyolefin catalysts; and 4) silicas. These products are used by customers to produce products ranging from toothpaste to gasoline to bottles and cans.
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Cummins to Supply 35MW Electrolyzer System to Linde for Green Hydrogen Production in Niagara Falls, New York
Cummins
Dec 12, 2022
"This project is not only a milestone for Cummins, but also for the energy transition in the U.S.," said Amy Davis, Vice President and President of New Power at Cummins. "Adding the 35MW of this Linde plant to our electrolyzer project footprint highlights our commitment to scaling the green hydrogen economy and our ability to support large-scale renewable hydrogen production with market-leading innovation."
Cummins is supplying Linde with a state-of-the-art electrolyzer system designed for easy on-site installation with the ability to scale up output as needed. At the plant, Cummins’ electrolyzers will be powered by hydropower, making the end product completely “green,” or carbon-free, hydrogen.
An electrolyzer splits water into oxygen and hydrogen. This green hydrogen can be stored as a compressed gas or a liquid and used as an energy-dense, clean power source to help decarbonize a variety of hard-to abate sectors, such as heavy-duty transportation and industrial processes.
Cummins has a long history of advanced technology and engineering capabilities and innovates across a broad portfolio of renewable hydrogen and zero-emissions technologies, including PEM, alkaline and solid oxide electrolyzers.
Linde is a global leader in the production, processing, storage and distribution of hydrogen. It has the largest liquid hydrogen capacity and distribution system in the world. The company operates the world's first high-purity hydrogen storage cavern plus pipeline networks, totaling approximately 1,000 kilometers globally, to reliably supply its customers.
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The first of three CHP plants in Alfhausen Germany with electricity to the grid and heat piped to homes
Caterpillar
Oct 25, 2022
The 19-km district heat network in Alfhausen was set up by Rasche & Weßler GmbH, a local company specializing in energy management and automation technology. The concept is based on the use of biomethane as a regenerative energy source and fuel for the MWM gas engines. The gas will come from the natural gas network of Westnetz GmbH in Osnabrück. In addition, biogas from other plants in Germany will be fed into the natural gas network at another location.
The industrial zone where the plant is located includes a hot water storage tank with a roughly 2500 cu. meter capacity. The water will be heated using the exhaust heat of the two MWM gas engines and transported to individual homes through the district heat network. In the event of a cogeneration power plant outage or unexpected cold spells, the storage facility can be used as an additional buffer to continue to supply Alfhausen with heat for several days.
The Likeng wastewater treatment plant is equipped with three MWM TCG 2020 V20 gas engines that produce sustainable power from biogas. (Photo: 博威能源Pauway)
The Alfhausen cogeneration power plant was set to begin producing heat and power for the local population in fall of 2022. A second identical district heat plant is being built in Fürstenau and is scheduled to go live in 2023, with a third 9 MW biomethane plant planned a few miles from the Alfhausen site.
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next-generation Future-proof fuel flexible Jenbacher 3F engine
INNIO
Oct 19, 2022
“INNIO’s innovative engine technology is engineered to help drive industries and communities to net zero power generation,” said Dr. Olaf Berlien, INNIO’s president and CEO. “INNIO’s hydrogen-ready Jenbacher 3F technology is the latest energy solution committed to a climate-neutral, greener and more secure energy future.”
Building on the Jenbacher Type 3 engine that has more than 35 years of experience, a field population of more than 11,000 engines worldwide and has amassed more than 130,000 operating hours, INNIO said the new generation Jenbacher Type 3 brings numerous advantages to customers. These include:
- Future-proof fuel flexibility with a “Ready for Hydrogen” option that facilitates a transition from traditional fuels to H2 operation once H2 becomes readily available.
- Up to a 2% fuel efficiency boost over current engines.
- Lower THC emissions and greater efficiency, leading to a smaller environmental footprint
- Reduced oil consumption while providing longer lube oil lifetime and lower engine oil life-cycle costs
- Convenient upgrades for currently installed engines, ideally applied during minor/major overhaul/
“We have been working with the Jenbacher Type 3 engines for over 20 years,” said Thomas Roth, head of power and engineering at Dominikust-Ringeisen-Werk and operator of one of the field test plants. “Given our positive experience with the upgrade of the first engine to the new Jenbacher 3F generation model in 2020, it was an easy decision for us to implement this current upgrade. Thanks to the improved fuel usage of the Jenbacher 3F generation engine, we have been able to both increase our profitability and to reduce our environmental footprint.”
The Jenbacher Type 3F is available for applications in 50 Hz countries and will be available in 60 Hz countries in 2024, the company said.
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Cummins to supply 20 MW electrolyzer for Canada
DIESEL & GAS TURBINE WORLDWIDE
Oct 13, 2022
Cummins’ proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolysis system will be manufactured at the company’s its Mississauga, Ontario, facility and will be the centerpiece of Atura Power’s Niagara Hydrogen Centre. Powered by renewable hydroelectricity, the electrolyzer system will split water into oxygen and green hydrogen. The carbon-free green hydrogen will then be provided to industrial customers for immediate consumption and will be transported and blended into the fuel stream at Atura Power’s Halton Hills Generating Station, creating cleaner electricity for Ontario.
“The Niagara Hydrogen Centre is our flagship facility that will set the pace for our green and low-carbon hydrogen projects,” said Shelley Babin, president and CEO of Atura Power. “The heart of the facility is the electrolyzer, and we are excited to be working with an experienced and accomplished industry leader in Cummins.”
Detailed design work and system integration is underway, with plans to bring the Niagara Hydrogen Centre online in early 2024.
Atura Power conducted a competitive procurement process in early 2022 and said Cummins provided a strong technical solution for the Niagara Hydrogen Centre. Cummins acquired Mississauga-based Hydrogenics in 2019 and has continued to expand its hydrogen and other zero-emissions technologies portfolio, which includes PEM and alkaline electrolyzer solutions.
Atura Power is implementing a low-cost, low-carbon hydrogen program that will help reduce greenhouse gases, while supporting economy-wide decarbonization. Green and low-carbon hydrogen will reduce or offset emissions in a variety of applications, including:
- As a low-carbon fuel substitute for feedstock in high-emitting industrial processes
- Blending hydrogen with natural gas to reduce its carbon impact.
- Powering fuel cells in vehicles which could help decarbonize the heavy-duty and long-haul trucking industry.
“We are thrilled to partner with Atura Power to provide green power in Ontario,” said Alexey Ustinov, vice president of Electrolyzers at Cummins. “This project is a great demonstration of the potential of PEM electrolyzer technology to decarbonize our power sources and lay the groundwork for a sustainable future.
“Once completed, this project will be the second 20 MW electrolyzer installation for Cummins in Canada and an important milestone in scaling the green hydrogen economy in North America.”
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Cogeneration Unit in Puerto Rico, Continues Through Hurricane Outages
2G
Oct 3, 2022
Puerto Rico’s grid has long been criticized as unreliable and unstable, but residents have complained that the outages have increased in recent years. After the 2017 hurricane Maria tore through the island, it took more than 11 months to restore power to normal operations.
“The 2G propane CHP system allowed us to continue operations through the storm while the majority of facilities struggled to remain online. As part of the territory continues without power weeks later, the system has allowed us to continue operating on ‘island mode’.” – Eduardo Somoza, Rincon Beach Resort
This site utilizes one of 2G’s systems with a generating capacity of 240 kW electrical and 367 kW thermal. This unit is generating both the heat and power for the local resort with propane as the fuel source. It is fully containerized with ‘Island Mode’ for built-in resiliency and continuation during a blackout or natural disaster and is rated to withstand tropical winds and seismic activity.
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2G and Enbridge Gas Collaborate for North America's First 100% H2 CHP
2G
Sep 30, 2022
2G looks forward to working with Enbridge and CEM on this project that builds upon the success of Enbridge’s Power-to-Gas plant and hydrogen blending program, which will advance its hydrogen hub in Ontario. Innovative and collaborative solutions are needed to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, and this project demonstrates Enbridge’s commitment to the energy transition.
CHP is an efficient and clean way of generating electric power and thermal energy from a single source. The onsite hydrogen energy is generated by an existing electrolyzer and piped to the state-of-the-art 2G CHP system, which will be engineered and constructed for the TOC by CEM. The engine drives the generator, producing electricity, and the residual heat created during this process is recaptured and turned into useful heat.
The process is nearly twice as efficient compared to traditional systems. With hydrogen fuel flexibility, this mature technology is being deployed as one of the most viable ways to green the building sector.
Once installed, the system will enable Enbridge to evaluate the feasibility of designing, building, operating, and maintaining a 115kW hydrogen-fueled system to support or replace up to 90 percent of the facility’s energy. The overall goal is to power the facility on a mix of hydrogen and natural gas, or on 100 percent of either fuel source. The transitional nature of the system optimizes efficient energy use and reduces emissions while maintaining maximum reliability.
The system will consume approximately 78,000 kg of hydrogen annually, and the expected greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction when it’s operating solely on hydrogen is approximately 133 tons of CO2e—that’s roughly equivalent to removing 28 passenger vehicles off the road each year.
While this project is smaller in scale, its implications are impressive. Building heat is the second largest source of GHG emissions in Ontario and contributes to over 31 percent of all GHG emissions globally. The CHP system has the potential to provide reliable, cost-effective, and clean energy to many different building types such as hospitals, manufacturing plants, airports, and hotels.
It’s also important to note that this system will initially rely on natural gas-fired generators in the event of an outage. However, CHP systems overall are extremely resilient when the power goes out, which is critical to industries such as healthcare and farming. They are also versatile and can be employed in a wide range of sizes, and have demonstrated compatibility with different applications, fuel sources, and technologies.
"Green hydrogen is a viable contender in Ontario's shift to clean energy solutions. We are proud to work with 2G Energy to advance this technology and expand our hydrogen hub in Markham, Ontario. This is an important example of the investments Enbridge Gas is making across multiple markets to green the natural gas grid while continuing to meet the demand for safe, reliable, and affordable energy. " – Michele Harradence, President, Enbridge Gas Inc.
"Having already sold several hydrogen CHP units to European countries outside Germany and especially to Japan, we are now pleased that our hydrogen solutions are also gaining recognition in North America. Our first successful placement of a hydrogen CHP in North America is also an incentive to further strengthen and expand our global technology leadership in hydrogen." – Christian Grotholt, CEO, 2G Energy
“We are excited for the opportunity to support Enbridge’s commitment to Ontario and Canada to reduce carbon emissions while providing low-cost resilient energy. Having completed several successful natural gas-fueled CHP projects with Enbridge over the past several years this project represents the next phase of practical and reliable energy systems.” – Dan Jones, CEO, 2G Energy, North America
“We are thrilled to work with Enbridge, bringing our 20 years of experience developing and implementing CHP systems to show how hydrogen-fueled CHP can support North America’s energy transition, and pave the way for a cleaner, safer, and more sustainable Ontario.” – Lisa Katz, Director of Business Development & Marketing, CEM Engineering
“This is another great example of how investing in clean technologies will help secure a cleaner, more prosperous Ontario for generations to come. I commend Enbridge Gas, 2G Energy, and CEM Engineering for their leadership towards a low-carbon hydrogen economy that will create jobs and reduce emissions.” – David Piccini, Ontario’s Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks.
"Our government’s Low-Carbon Hydrogen Strategy has ensured Ontario is well-positioned to become a leader in the growing hydrogen economy. I commend Enbridge Gas on continuing to work on innovative solutions that are helping to transform its natural gas grid and support our work on building a clean, affordable, and reliable energy future for our province.” – Todd Smith, Ontario’s Minister of Energy
“I applaud Enbridge Gas, 2G Energy, and CEM Engineering on this exciting collaboration that reflects their bold vision and steady commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. Investing in this Hydrogen Hub in the City of Markham will boost our city’s energy security, resilience, and reduce emissions.” – Mayor of Markham, Frank Scarpitti
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The 115 kW CHP unit will be provided by 2G and will operate the H2CHP with a high blend of natural gas in the initial years.
The annual consumption of the CHP plant will be approximately 78,000 kg of hydrogen The expected greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction is approximately 133 tonnes of CO2e annually when the system is being powered by 100 percent hydrogen—roughly equivalent to removing 28 passenger vehicles off the road each year.
To learn more about hydrogen storage and blending visit enbridgegas.com/hydrogen.
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Martin Energy systems, in Puerto Rico, operate through Hurricane Fiona
Martin Energy
Sep 22, 2022
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Biogas plant in Maine partners with Clarke Energy USA
Clarke Energy
Sep 4, 2022
Peaks Renewables is partnering with Maine's dairy industry to develop locally produced renewable natural gas at an anaerobic digestion facility in Clinton, Maine.
Cow manure will be collected and processed through the anaerobic digester owned and operated by Peaks.
Once in the digester, the manure will be heated and decomposed, creating biogas. The gas then will be cleaned to make it pipeline quality.
From there, Peaks will sell the renewable energy credits to third parties who need them for their own decarbonisation requirements.
The natural gas itself will be purchased by Peaks' affiliate company, Summit Natural Gas of Maine, and will be used to provide reliable gas service to its thousands of customers throughout the state.
Clarke Energy's CoEnergy products include CHP engines working in the sub 500kW range. These engines are assembled and containerized in an Upton, Massachusetts facility.
The CHP system will deliver 280kW of electricity to support the operations and approximately 1.5 MMBtu of thermal energy which will be used to process hot water for the biogas plant. This is done at high efficiency - helping to reduce carbon emissions and save on fuel costs.
The CHP also has black start capability, meaning the facility can restore electric power without having to rely on the external electric power transmission network.
In addition, Clarke Energy is supplying a 500kW KOHLER Power back up gas-fuelled generator. Both units will ensure energy efficiency and resilience for the project in the event of unexpected occurrences.
Ryan Morris, business development associate at Peaks Renewables said: "Our anaerobic digestion facility will enable us to treat farm waste sustainably and in parallel generate renewable natural gas which will help to reduce carbon emissions.
"We selected Clarke Energy to supply both our CHP plant and back up gas generator to deliver fuel efficiency and resilience to our operations."
Clarke Energy USA's sales director Alan Howard commented:
"We are delighted to be supplying a high efficiency CHP unit at Peaks Renewables anaerobic digestion facility in Maine. This CHP plant will reduce operational costs and carbon emissions for the site which is producing renewable natural gas."
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First power-to-hydrogen-to-power demonstrator completed
Compressor Tech2
Feb 3, 2023
The project marks the implementation of the world’s first industrial-scale power-to-X-to-power demonstration with an advanced turbine with high hydrogen content fuel. Its objective is to demonstrate that green hydrogen can serve as a flexible means of storing energy that can then be used to power an industrial turbine. The demonstrator will allow the partners to understand the technical feasibility of using hydrogen while retaining much of the existing energy infrastructure.
The project combines an updated and enhanced Engie Solutions-operated 12 MWe combined heat and power (CHP) thermal power plant; a Centrax-packaged Siemens SGT-400 gas turbine; a Siemens electrolyzer to generate green hydrogen from excess renewable energy; and necessary storage capacity. For the first phase of testing, the hydrogen produced on site with the electrolyzer was used in the gas turbine with a mix of 30-vol. % hydrogen and 70 vol.-% natural gas for power generation. The next trials are scheduled for Summer 2023, for which the gas turbine package will be upgraded to convert stored hydrogen into electricity and thermal energy, with the ultimate goal to produce 12 MW electrical energy using fuel mixtures that contain up to a 100% hydrogen ratio.
Commenting on the conclusion of the initial testing phase, Gaël Carayon, project director at ENGIE Solutions, said: “Ambitious projects like this one require taking partnerships to the next level and being united in a joint mission to make decarbonization a reality. Hydrogen will play a crucial role in the interaction between renewables and electricity storage and generation. ENGIE Solutions is proud to participate to this unique project.”
“With the Hyflexpower project we are showcasing that carbon-neutral and reliable power supply is possible – even for energy-intensive industries,” said Dr. Ertan Yilmaz, Hyflexpower global director at Siemens Energy. “Hydrogen-ready turbines will play a decisive role in climate-neutral energy, so it is very exciting to be looking forward to the next phase of testing.”
Launched on May 1, 2020, the Hyflexpower project received significant funding by the European Commission, with two-thirds of the €15.2 million investment coming from the EU’s Horizon 2020 Framework Programme for Research and Innovation; additional funding was provided through a Horizon 2020 grant agreement. The project is scheduled to run for four years.... The Hyflexpower consortium announced it has successfully completed the first stage of a program at the Smurfit Kappa Saillat Paper Mill in Saillat-sur-Vienne (France) that resulted in it becoming the first industrial facility in the world to introduce an integrated hydrogen demonstrator. Stakeholders in the Hyflexpower project include ENGIE Solutions, Siemens Energy, Centrax, ARTTIC, German Aerospace Center (DLR), and Universities NTUA Athens (Greece), Lund (Sweden), Duisburg-Essen (Germany) and UCL (UK).
The project marks the implementation of the world’s first industrial-scale power-to-X-to-power demonstration with an advanced turbine with high hydrogen content fuel. Its objective is to demonstrate that green hydrogen can serve as a flexible means of storing energy that can then be used to power an industrial turbine. The demonstrator will allow the partners to understand the technical feasibility of using hydrogen while retaining much of the existing energy infrastructure.
The project combines an updated and enhanced Engie Solutions-operated 12 MWe combined heat and power (CHP) thermal power plant; a Centrax-packaged Siemens SGT-400 gas turbine; a Siemens electrolyzer to generate green hydrogen from excess renewable energy; and necessary storage capacity. For the first phase of testing, the hydrogen produced on site with the electrolyzer was used in the gas turbine with a mix of 30-vol. % hydrogen and 70 vol.-% natural gas for power generation. The next trials are scheduled for Summer 2023, for which the gas turbine package will be upgraded to convert stored hydrogen into electricity and thermal energy, with the ultimate goal to produce 12 MW electrical energy using fuel mixtures that contain up to a 100% hydrogen ratio.
Commenting on the conclusion of the initial testing phase, Gaël Carayon, project director at ENGIE Solutions, said: “Ambitious projects like this one require taking partnerships to the next level and being united in a joint mission to make decarbonization a reality. Hydrogen will play a crucial role in the interaction between renewables and electricity storage and generation. ENGIE Solutions is proud to participate to this unique project.”
“With the Hyflexpower project we are showcasing that carbon-neutral and reliable power supply is possible – even for energy-intensive industries,” said Dr. Ertan Yilmaz, Hyflexpower global director at Siemens Energy. “Hydrogen-ready turbines will play a decisive role in climate-neutral energy, so it is very exciting to be looking forward to the next phase of testing.”
Launched on May 1, 2020, the Hyflexpower project received significant funding by the European Commission, with two-thirds of the €15.2 million investment coming from the EU’s Horizon 2020 Framework Programme for Research and Innovation; additional funding was provided through a Horizon 2020 grant agreement. The project is scheduled to run for four years.
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Notice of Intent to Issue the Industrial Demonstrations Program Funding Opportunity Announcement
U.S. DOE
Dec 22, 2022
"Domestic manufacturing is the backbone of the American economy," said Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations Director David Crane. "Accelerating the inevitable decarbonization of the nation's manufacturing sector will give ‘first mover' advantage to American industry, thereby bolstering the technological and economic competitiveness of U.S. industry, spurring innovation and economic growth, creating good-paying jobs for American workers, and enabling a clean, more equitable future for all Americans."
Industrial emissions currently account for approximately one third of the nation's carbon footprint1. The industrial sector is considered one of the most difficult to decarbonize due to the diversity of energy inputs, processes, and operations. The sector's emissions result not just from fuel for heat and power, but also from feedstocks and processes that have traditionally been carbon intensive.
OCED will provide up to 50 percent of the cost of each project to catalyze impactful, scalable, and replicable demonstrations that maximize emissions reductions, prioritize energy and environmental justice, and create good-paying jobs. This funding opportunity was developed in collaboration with the Office of Manufacturing and Energy Supply Chains (MESC).
To ensure these projects provide benefits to their host communities and neighbors, the funding announcement will require a community benefits plan from each applicant related to engaging communities and labor; investing in America's workforce; advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility; and implementing the Justice40 Initiative.
The anticipated funding announcement will include up to $5.8 billion from the Inflation Reduction Act and $500 million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. DOE plans to release the funding opportunity announcement in March 2023.
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ICYMI: EERE Created Two New Advanced Manufacturing Offices
U.S. DOE
Dec 22, 2022
... This October, the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy’s Advanced Manufacturing Office reorganized into two new offices: the Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Technologies Office (AMMTO) and the Industrial Efficiency and Decarbonization Office (IEDO). Starting in January 2023, each office will be sending updates about new funding opportunities, upcoming events, and other announcements separately so you can receive the news that’s most important to you.
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Report: ‘Unprecedented change’ challenges N.A. power grid
DIESEL & GAS TURBINE WORLDWIDE
Dec 20, 2022
NERC is a not-for-profit international regulatory authority. NERC’s area of responsibility spans the continental United States, Canada, and the northern portion of Baja California, Mexico. NERC is the Electric Reliability Organization (ERO) for North America, subject to oversight by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and governmental authorities in Canada. NERC’s jurisdiction includes users, owners, and operators of the bulk power system, which serves nearly 400 million people.
NERC’s 2022 Long-Term Reliability Assessment identifies energy and capacity risks that underscore the need for reliability to be a top priority for resource and system planners in North America as the energy transition unfolds. The assessment concludes that planners and operators of the grid must increasingly account for different characteristics and performance of resources being brought online during the energy transition.
“The bulk power system is undergoing unprecedented change on a scale and at a speed that challenges the ability to foresee and design for its future state,” said John Moura, NERC’s director of Reliability Assessment and Performance Analysis. “Managing the transformation and proactively preparing for the role that the grid will play is the greatest challenge to reliability over the next 10 years. Our assessment provides valuable insight into the reliability risks facing the bulk power system as it is shaped by government policies, regulations, consumer preferences and economic factors.”
The LTRA highlights five trends: integration of inverter-based resources (IBRs), growth in distributed energy resources (DERs), generation retirements, flat transmission growth and increased demand growth that, without careful planning, could negatively impact the ability of the bulk power system to service the energy needs in North America over the next 10 years.
“The energy and capacity risks identified in this assessment underscore the need for reliability to be a top priority for the resource and system planning community of stakeholders,” the report states. “Planning and operating the grid must increasingly account for different characteristics and performance in electricity resources as the energy transition continues.”
Among specific suggestions, the organization calls for:
- Manage the pace of generator retirements until solutions are in place that can continue to meet energy needs and provide essential reliability services
- Include extreme weather scenarios in resource and system planning
- Address IBR performance and grid integration issues
- Expand resource adequacy evaluations beyond reserve margins at peak times to include energy risks for all hours and seasons
Increase focus on DERs as they are deployed at increasingly impactful levels
- Mitigate the risks that arise from growing reliance on just-in-time fuel for electric generation and the interdependent natural gas and electric infrastructure
- Consider the impact that the electrification of transportation, space heating, and other sectors may have on future electricity demand and infrastructure.
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Inflation Reduction Act Frequently Asked Questions for CHP Applications
CHP Alliance
Dec 16, 2022
The FAQ factsheet outlines that under the IRA, the full Sec. 48 Investment Tax Credit (ITC) will be available to qualifying CHP system property that begins construction before January 1, 2025 (please note there are capacity, efficiency, and other limitations that will continue to apply for CHP eligibility). The IRA defines CHP as an ‘energy property’ and WHP as ‘waste energy recovery property’ under paragraph (3)(A) and clause (v) of the Sec. 48 energy credit, respectively.
The Sec. 48 ITC base credit rate is 6%. Projects can increase the base rate by a 5x multiplier (30%) by meeting or being exempt from the prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements.
The IRA provides a bonus credit of up to 10% for meeting requirements for domestic content, and a bonus credit of up to 10% for projects located in “energy communities.” These requirements cannot be used towards reaching the 30% bonus rate, which is only attained by satisfying (or being exempt from) the labor requirements (prevailing wage and apprenticeships).
CHP projects that begin construction after December 31, 2024, can qualify for renewable energy tax credits under the new technology-neutral Sec. 45Y PTC or Sec. 48E ITC, if the project yields zero greenhouse gas emissions.
The FAQ factsheet continues with several sections that address the above listed topics and covers Direct Pay, IRS Guidance, Hydrogen tax credits, the Advanced Manufacturing tax credit, and other areas of interest for our membership and the broader CHP industry.
Disclaimer: Please note this is a living document that CHPA intends to keep updated as new IRS guidance is released. We are also not tax advisors, and highly recommend consulting your accountant and/or tax professionals on tax-related matters.
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DOE Announces $23 Million to Fund R&D to Decarbonize Water Resource Recovery Facilities
U.S. DOE
Dec 16, 2022
Our nation’s energy and water systems are interdependent. From irrigating crops for biofuels to keeping power plants cool, water is used in all phases of energy production, while water extraction, distribution, and treatment all require energy. WRRFs are an essential part of our nation’s water infrastructure, simultaneously producing clean water, generating renewable energy, recovering nutrients from wastewater, and reducing our impact on the natural environment. However, cleaning water is an energy intensive process. WWRFs are estimated to be directly responsible for over 44 million metric tons (MMT) of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions each year or the equivalent emissions from more than 9 million gasoline-powered passenger vehicles. A large portion of these emissions are comprised of nitrous oxide and methane, both of which are more powerful GHGs than carbon dioxide.
This FOA includes the following topics to improve energy efficiency and reduce GHG emissions from WRRFs, while also lowering costs:
Decarbonization of WRRF Unit Processes: This topic will focus on projects to reduce GHG emissions from various unit processes within WRRFs while maintaining or decreasing operating costs. Proposed projects must achieve a 50% reduction in emissions from key processes without increasing total WRRF operating costs.
Reducing overall greenhouse GHG emissions from WRRFs: This topic will focus on projects to reduce GHG emissions and treatment costs for WRRFs at larger scales and higher levels of technological readiness. Proposed projects must achieve a 25% reduction in emissions without increasing operating costs beyond baseline operations of an entire facility.
The awards will be issued as cooperative agreements with a period of performance of three to five years. Concept papers are due January 27, 2023, at 5 P.M. ET. Learn more about the FOA here.
This funding opportunity is led by EERE’s Industrial Efficiency and Decarbonization Office (IEDO). Learn more about IEDO and its work to advance basic RD&D across the four pillars of industrial decarbonization.
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European Commission Proposes Updated Harmonised Reference Values for CHP
COGEN Europe
Dec 16, 2022
force in 2024. It proposes that the HRVs should be increased for cogeneration based on coal, fuel oil and peat, with a view to phasing out these fuels from new and refurbished high efficiency CHP. Meanwhile, reference values for waste heat-based CHP are to be reduced, if the source temperature is lower than 200°C. The proposed reference values for cogeneration using gas and other energy sources are not significantly different from those that are currently in place. ... On 2 December, the European Commission published the draft Delegated Regulation “as regards the review of harmonized efficiency reference values for separate production of electricity and heat” (DA on HRV). The DA on HRV proposes a new series of revised reference values, which would enter into
force in 2024. It proposes that the HRVs should be increased for cogeneration based on coal, fuel oil and peat, with a view to phasing out these fuels from new and refurbished high efficiency CHP. Meanwhile, reference values for waste heat-based CHP are to be reduced, if the source temperature is lower than 200°C. The proposed reference values for cogeneration using gas and other energy sources are not significantly different from those that are currently in place.
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Administration Announces $750 Million to Accelerate Clean Hydrogen Technologies
U.S. DOE
Dec 16, 2022
“Today’s announcement is yet another exciting step toward lowering the cost of and scaling-up clean hydrogen production, a versatile fuel essential to the nation’s historic transition to an equitable and secure clean energy future,” said U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer M. Granholm. “By investing in the cutting-edge research and development necessary to making market-ready clean hydrogen a reality, DOE is delivering on President Biden’s promise to implement an ambitious climate agenda.”
Clean hydrogen—which is produced with zero or next-to-zero emissions from renewables, nuclear energy, or natural gas with carbon sequestration—is set to play a vital future role in reducing emissions from some of the hardest-to-decarbonize sectors of our economy, including industrial and chemical processes and heavy-duty transportation. Clean hydrogen can also support the expansion of renewable power by providing a means for long-duration energy storage and offers flexibility and multiple revenue streams to all types of clean power generation—including today’s nuclear fleet, advanced nuclear, and other innovative technologies. By enabling diverse, domestic clean-energy pathways across multiple sectors of the economy, hydrogen will strengthen American energy independence, resiliency, and security. While hydrogen technologies have come a long way over the last several years, costs and other challenges to at-scale adoption need to be addressed for clean hydrogen to realize its full potential.
Together with the regional clean hydrogen hubs (H2Hubs), tax incentives in the President’s Inflation Reduction Act, and ongoing research, development, and demonstration in the DOE Hydrogen Program, these investments will accelerate the technical advances and scale-up needed to achieve DOE’s Hydrogen Shot goal of $1 per kilogram of clean hydrogen within a decade.
Managed by DOE’s Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies Office (HFTO), projects funded through this opportunity will address underlying technical barriers to cost reduction that can’t be overcome by scale alone and ensure emerging commercial-scale deployments will be viable with future lower-cost, higher-performing technology. Reaching cost reduction goals will open new markets for clean hydrogen—creating more clean energy jobs, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and strengthening America’s competitiveness in the global clean energy market.
By enabling a sustainable clean-hydrogen economy, these investments will help reduce harmful air pollution and decarbonize some of the economy’s most polluting sectors—including chemical and industrial processes and heavy transportation. Reducing emissions in these sectors will be especially beneficial for disadvantaged communities that have suffered disproportionately from local air pollution in the past. Additionally, DOE’s National Clean Hydrogen Strategy and Roadmap and President Biden’s Justice40 Initiative serve as important pillars driving the energy justice efforts by HFTO and the Hydrogen Program.
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DOE Projects Will Accelerate Deployment of Small- and Medium-Sized Wind Turbines Across the United States
U.S. DOE
Dec 15, 2022
“Competitiveness Improvement Project awards are helping small- and medium-scale wind turbines become a realistic option for rural residents and businesses alike,” said Alejandro Moreno, the acting assistant secretary for energy efficiency and renewable energy. “By driving down costs and improving technology, these projects can help create more resilient communities and support the Biden administration’s goals of reaching 100% clean electricity by 2035 and a net-zero emissions economy by 2050.”
Distributed wind energy—especially when combined with distributed solar power and, if needed, energy storage—can support local electrification and bolster the distribution system by increasing grid resilience and reliability. A potential scale-up of distributed wind energy could support near-term decarbonization for rural communities as well as agricultural, commercial, and industrial businesses in windy areas—especially in the U.S. Midwest and Heartland regions. Large-scale development of distributed energy resources also reduces reliance on the nation’s already constrained transmission network by providing power directly to end users.
Managed by NREL on behalf of DOE’s Wind Energy Technologies Office, CIP awards cost-shared subcontracts and technical support to manufacturers of small- and medium-sized wind turbines. These awards help manufacturers of wind turbines with less than one megawatt in capacity to:
• Optimize their designs to reduce costs, increase energy production, and enhance grid reliability, resilience, and compatibility with solar power and energy storage systems;
• Develop advanced manufacturing processes to increase production and reduce costs;
• Support distributed wind energy adoption through turbine and component testing for certification to national performance and safety standards; and
• Accelerate pathways for commercialization.
Once the 2022–2023 contracts are finalized, NREL will have awarded 64 subcontracts to 26 companies, totaling $15.4 million in DOE funding while leveraging $7.9 million in additional private-sector investment since CIP began in 2012. The project has helped to significantly drive down costs for distributed wind energy, including helping Bergey Windpower Company double the amount of energy produced by its Excel 15 wind turbine and cut its levelized cost of energy in half via awards over several years.
The companies selected for 2022–2023 CIP awards are:
• Bergey Windpower Company (Norman, Oklahoma): To increase access to its flagship 15-kilowatt (kW) wind turbine model, Bergey Windpower will develop an innovative financing solution to reduce upfront costs for residential customers in partnership with a major solar financing company.
• Carter Wind Turbines (Wichita Falls, Texas): Carter Wind Turbines will develop a 20% taller, 60-meter tower that will increase energy production and lower costs for its modernized 300-kW wind turbine. The project builds on past CIP awards aimed at opening a broader range of wind resources and applications for Carter Wind Turbines’ medium-scale turbine technology including remote and behind‐the‐meter industrial deployments.
• Eocycle America Corporation (Swanton, Vermont) has been selected for two new CIP awards, under which it will: 1. partner with large corporate agricultural organizations to develop business models for expanding the deployment of distributed wind energy across their properties and 2. complete electrical safety listing of the company’s Eocycle EOX S-16 turbine system to the UL 6142 standard.
• NPS Solutions (Darien, Connecticut): NPS Solutions plans to complete the UL 1741-SA power converter (inverter) electrical listing required for the U.S. market. This listing will demonstrate compliance of NPS Solutions’ 100-kW turbine technology with the latest grid interconnection safety standard, a new requirement for deployment in the U.S. market.
• Pecos Wind Power (Somerville, Massachusetts): Pecos Wind Power will develop the design and tooling for the fabrication of a 14.5-meter wind turbine blade that will lead to a lower-cost 85-kW wind turbine.
• Primus Wind Power (Lakewood, Colorado): Primus Wind Power will test six of its micro wind turbine models for certification to standards set by the American National Standards Institute, American Clean Power Association, and Federal Communications Commission.
• RRD Engineering (Arvada, Colorado): RRD Engineering will begin developing BladeRunner, an innovative 150-kW wind turbine that reduces technology costs through a simpler manufacturing process of blades and support structures and by using readily available materials.
• Sonsight Wind (Grayson, Georgia): Sonsight Wind will manufacture a permanent-magnet generator for its prototype 3.5-kW distributed wind turbine, advancing toward the goal of manufacturing a certified and cost-competitive small-scale distributed wind turbine.
• Windurance LLC (Coraopolis, Pennsylvania): Windurance LLC will design a modular energy storage solution that will be certified by a third party to the UL 1741 standard. The innovative, scalable design presents a solution for a wide range of distributed wind turbine sizes (15–160 kW) and applications.
• Windward Engineering (Spanish Fork, Utah): At a test site in Spanish Fork, Utah, Windward Engineering will install and test a prototype 60-kW, three-bladed, downwind, horizontal-axis wind turbine with independent pitch-to-stall control.
• Xflow Energy Company (Seattle, Washington): XFlow Energy Company will optimize its 25-kW, three-bladed, vertical-axis wind turbine, which was originally designed to address the needs of remote communities, to make it suitable for a wide range of customers in the U.S. grid-connected market.
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Department of Energy Issues Notice of Intent to Fund Onsite Energy Technical Assistance Partnerships
U.S. DOE
Dec 14, 2022
By generating and storing electricity and heat directly at their own facilities, manufacturers can save money and gain greater control over the availability of clean energy and how it gets integrated into their processes. Many onsite energy technologies also save energy by increasing efficiency and capturing usable energy that would otherwise be wasted. In addition to the energy and cost savings, onsite energy technologies can allow industrial facilities to significantly decrease their carbon footprint by incorporating renewable energy and storage.
This upcoming funding opportunity will establish the Onsite Energy TAPs, a regional network of technical assistance providers, to help facilities across the nation integrate the latest onsite energy technologies, including battery storage, combined heat and power (CHP), district energy, geothermal, industrial heat pumps, renewable fuels, solar photovoltaics, solar thermal, thermal storage, and wind power. This specialized technical assistance can range from initial site screenings that identify onsite energy opportunities to more advanced analysis to support project installations.
The Onsite Energy TAPs will also engage with policymakers, utilities, and other key stakeholders to accelerate pathways for integration of onsite energy technologies. Additional activities will include developing publicly available tools and resources, sharing best practices, and building partnerships that drive decarbonization in the U.S. industrial sector.
View the notice of intent to learn more about this upcoming funding opportunity, including the two proposed topic areas:
Topic 1 - Regional Onsite TAPs: Funding up to 10 entities to serve as regional Onsite Energy TAPs, each serving a multi-state region.
Topic 2 - Onsite Energy Technical Analysis and Support Center: Funding one national entity to serve as the Onsite Energy Technical Analysis and Support Center.
EERE plans to issue the FOA via EERE Exchange in January 2023. The funding opportunity is expected to include approximately $23 million in federal funding. EERE envisions awarding multiple financial assistance awards in the form of cooperative agreements. The estimated period of performance for each award will be approximately one to three years.
To encourage the formation of a diverse range of project teams, EERE will provide a Teaming Partner List where interested parties can provide contact information and indicate areas of expertise and interest. Updates to the Teaming Partner List will be available on the EERE Exchange website.
Please submit questions and comments electronically to onsiteenergy@ee.doe.gov.
This funding opportunity will be issued by EERE’s Industrial Efficiency and Decarbonization Office.
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This annual event for Better Buildings, Better Plants partners and other key stakeholders provides the opportunity for professionals to explore emerging technologies and share innovative strategies in energy efficiency, decarbonization, water, and waste reduction.
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CO2 Capture, Storage & Reuse 2023
Fortes
May 16-17, 2023
After Russian-Ukraine conflict emerged in 2022 shaking all economies relying on fossil fuels, making decision makers turn heads towards renewables & decarbonization technologies that will help make their businesses more independent. One of possibilities is carbon capture and utilization, giving a chance for energy-intensive industries to decarbonize and reach climate goals.
This year we are focusing on utilisation of captured CO2 and its use for production of building materials like cement, concrete, steel, but also production of advanced fuels that will contribute to further decarbonization of other sectors. Also, as 2022 was a breakthrough year in terms of policies and regulations for green technologies we will be discussing the influence of legislation on the state of carbon capture and utilization technologies.
This event is set to bring industry stakeholders, unique content, workshops discussions and networking. Showcase your products and services in the networking area and hold meetings with leaders from the industry. The commercial aspect of the event will create you a perfect intimate environment for doing business
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Hydrogen & P2X 2023
Fortes
June 14-15, 2023
As 2022 was a breakthrough time for hydrogen industry, this year we are focusing on topics like latest regulations and policies, transformation of existing grids and building new ones, hydrogen storage technologies, industrial applications of hydrogen, generation of clean energy and decarbonization of transport.... Decarbonisation of hard-to-abate sectors as well as clean mobility and green energy generation are some of the goals set in Europe. Without use of hydrogen it will be impossible to move forward with the process.
As 2022 was a breakthrough time for hydrogen industry, this year we are focusing on topics like latest regulations and policies, transformation of existing grids and building new ones, hydrogen storage technologies, industrial applications of hydrogen, generation of clean energy and decarbonization of transport.
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INNIO supplying hydrogen engines for data center
INNIO
Dec 20, 2022
Six Jenbacher hydrogen engines will provide carbon-free emergency backup power in cases of electricity grid outages at the site, owned by NorthC Datacenters (NorthC). The Jenbacher Type 4 hydrogen engines generate a total power output of six MW and will be delivered as a containerized package. The Eindhoven data center including the hydrogen emergency backup power solution and the on-site hydrogen storage solution is a greenfield project, that is expected to be operational in the second half of 2023.... INNIO said its hydrogen-ready Jenbacher engine technology will supply backup power for a new data center in Eindhoven, Netherlands.
Six Jenbacher hydrogen engines will provide carbon-free emergency backup power in cases of electricity grid outages at the site, owned by NorthC Datacenters (NorthC). The Jenbacher Type 4 hydrogen engines generate a total power output of six MW and will be delivered as a containerized package. The Eindhoven data center including the hydrogen emergency backup power solution and the on-site hydrogen storage solution is a greenfield project, that is expected to be operational in the second half of 2023.
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WR Grace Receives BGE | EmPower Mayland Incentive Check for their 5 MW CHP plant
BGE
Dec 16, 2022
Grace proceeded with its 5 MW CHP project specifically to lower its operating cost and take advantage of State and utility incentives to improve their return on investment.
The W.R. Grace & Co. Curtis Bay Facility is located on an industrialized peninsula in South Baltimore and employs over 550. There are six production facilities on site that manufacture hundreds of products from four general product lines. The four general product lines are 1) fluid catalytic cracking catalysts; 2) hydroprocessing catalysts; 3) polyolefin catalysts; and 4) silicas. These products are used by customers to produce products ranging from toothpaste to gasoline to bottles and cans.
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Cummins to Supply 35MW Electrolyzer System to Linde for Green Hydrogen Production in Niagara Falls, New York
Cummins
Dec 12, 2022
"This project is not only a milestone for Cummins, but also for the energy transition in the U.S.," said Amy Davis, Vice President and President of New Power at Cummins. "Adding the 35MW of this Linde plant to our electrolyzer project footprint highlights our commitment to scaling the green hydrogen economy and our ability to support large-scale renewable hydrogen production with market-leading innovation."
Cummins is supplying Linde with a state-of-the-art electrolyzer system designed for easy on-site installation with the ability to scale up output as needed. At the plant, Cummins’ electrolyzers will be powered by hydropower, making the end product completely “green,” or carbon-free, hydrogen.
An electrolyzer splits water into oxygen and hydrogen. This green hydrogen can be stored as a compressed gas or a liquid and used as an energy-dense, clean power source to help decarbonize a variety of hard-to abate sectors, such as heavy-duty transportation and industrial processes.
Cummins has a long history of advanced technology and engineering capabilities and innovates across a broad portfolio of renewable hydrogen and zero-emissions technologies, including PEM, alkaline and solid oxide electrolyzers.
Linde is a global leader in the production, processing, storage and distribution of hydrogen. It has the largest liquid hydrogen capacity and distribution system in the world. The company operates the world's first high-purity hydrogen storage cavern plus pipeline networks, totaling approximately 1,000 kilometers globally, to reliably supply its customers.
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The first of three CHP plants in Alfhausen Germany with electricity to the grid and heat piped to homes
Caterpillar
Oct 25, 2022
The 19-km district heat network in Alfhausen was set up by Rasche & Weßler GmbH, a local company specializing in energy management and automation technology. The concept is based on the use of biomethane as a regenerative energy source and fuel for the MWM gas engines. The gas will come from the natural gas network of Westnetz GmbH in Osnabrück. In addition, biogas from other plants in Germany will be fed into the natural gas network at another location.
The industrial zone where the plant is located includes a hot water storage tank with a roughly 2500 cu. meter capacity. The water will be heated using the exhaust heat of the two MWM gas engines and transported to individual homes through the district heat network. In the event of a cogeneration power plant outage or unexpected cold spells, the storage facility can be used as an additional buffer to continue to supply Alfhausen with heat for several days.
The Likeng wastewater treatment plant is equipped with three MWM TCG 2020 V20 gas engines that produce sustainable power from biogas. (Photo: 博威能源Pauway)
The Alfhausen cogeneration power plant was set to begin producing heat and power for the local population in fall of 2022. A second identical district heat plant is being built in Fürstenau and is scheduled to go live in 2023, with a third 9 MW biomethane plant planned a few miles from the Alfhausen site.
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next-generation Future-proof fuel flexible Jenbacher 3F engine
INNIO
Oct 19, 2022
“INNIO’s innovative engine technology is engineered to help drive industries and communities to net zero power generation,” said Dr. Olaf Berlien, INNIO’s president and CEO. “INNIO’s hydrogen-ready Jenbacher 3F technology is the latest energy solution committed to a climate-neutral, greener and more secure energy future.”
Building on the Jenbacher Type 3 engine that has more than 35 years of experience, a field population of more than 11,000 engines worldwide and has amassed more than 130,000 operating hours, INNIO said the new generation Jenbacher Type 3 brings numerous advantages to customers. These include:
- Future-proof fuel flexibility with a “Ready for Hydrogen” option that facilitates a transition from traditional fuels to H2 operation once H2 becomes readily available.
- Up to a 2% fuel efficiency boost over current engines.
- Lower THC emissions and greater efficiency, leading to a smaller environmental footprint
- Reduced oil consumption while providing longer lube oil lifetime and lower engine oil life-cycle costs
- Convenient upgrades for currently installed engines, ideally applied during minor/major overhaul/
“We have been working with the Jenbacher Type 3 engines for over 20 years,” said Thomas Roth, head of power and engineering at Dominikust-Ringeisen-Werk and operator of one of the field test plants. “Given our positive experience with the upgrade of the first engine to the new Jenbacher 3F generation model in 2020, it was an easy decision for us to implement this current upgrade. Thanks to the improved fuel usage of the Jenbacher 3F generation engine, we have been able to both increase our profitability and to reduce our environmental footprint.”
The Jenbacher Type 3F is available for applications in 50 Hz countries and will be available in 60 Hz countries in 2024, the company said.
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Cummins to supply 20 MW electrolyzer for Canada
DIESEL & GAS TURBINE WORLDWIDE
Oct 13, 2022
Cummins’ proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolysis system will be manufactured at the company’s its Mississauga, Ontario, facility and will be the centerpiece of Atura Power’s Niagara Hydrogen Centre. Powered by renewable hydroelectricity, the electrolyzer system will split water into oxygen and green hydrogen. The carbon-free green hydrogen will then be provided to industrial customers for immediate consumption and will be transported and blended into the fuel stream at Atura Power’s Halton Hills Generating Station, creating cleaner electricity for Ontario.
“The Niagara Hydrogen Centre is our flagship facility that will set the pace for our green and low-carbon hydrogen projects,” said Shelley Babin, president and CEO of Atura Power. “The heart of the facility is the electrolyzer, and we are excited to be working with an experienced and accomplished industry leader in Cummins.”
Detailed design work and system integration is underway, with plans to bring the Niagara Hydrogen Centre online in early 2024.
Atura Power conducted a competitive procurement process in early 2022 and said Cummins provided a strong technical solution for the Niagara Hydrogen Centre. Cummins acquired Mississauga-based Hydrogenics in 2019 and has continued to expand its hydrogen and other zero-emissions technologies portfolio, which includes PEM and alkaline electrolyzer solutions.
Atura Power is implementing a low-cost, low-carbon hydrogen program that will help reduce greenhouse gases, while supporting economy-wide decarbonization. Green and low-carbon hydrogen will reduce or offset emissions in a variety of applications, including:
- As a low-carbon fuel substitute for feedstock in high-emitting industrial processes
- Blending hydrogen with natural gas to reduce its carbon impact.
- Powering fuel cells in vehicles which could help decarbonize the heavy-duty and long-haul trucking industry.
“We are thrilled to partner with Atura Power to provide green power in Ontario,” said Alexey Ustinov, vice president of Electrolyzers at Cummins. “This project is a great demonstration of the potential of PEM electrolyzer technology to decarbonize our power sources and lay the groundwork for a sustainable future.
“Once completed, this project will be the second 20 MW electrolyzer installation for Cummins in Canada and an important milestone in scaling the green hydrogen economy in North America.”
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Cogeneration Unit in Puerto Rico, Continues Through Hurricane Outages
2G
Oct 3, 2022
Puerto Rico’s grid has long been criticized as unreliable and unstable, but residents have complained that the outages have increased in recent years. After the 2017 hurricane Maria tore through the island, it took more than 11 months to restore power to normal operations.
“The 2G propane CHP system allowed us to continue operations through the storm while the majority of facilities struggled to remain online. As part of the territory continues without power weeks later, the system has allowed us to continue operating on ‘island mode’.” – Eduardo Somoza, Rincon Beach Resort
This site utilizes one of 2G’s systems with a generating capacity of 240 kW electrical and 367 kW thermal. This unit is generating both the heat and power for the local resort with propane as the fuel source. It is fully containerized with ‘Island Mode’ for built-in resiliency and continuation during a blackout or natural disaster and is rated to withstand tropical winds and seismic activity.
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2G and Enbridge Gas Collaborate for North America's First 100% H2 CHP
2G
Sep 30, 2022
2G looks forward to working with Enbridge and CEM on this project that builds upon the success of Enbridge’s Power-to-Gas plant and hydrogen blending program, which will advance its hydrogen hub in Ontario. Innovative and collaborative solutions are needed to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, and this project demonstrates Enbridge’s commitment to the energy transition.
CHP is an efficient and clean way of generating electric power and thermal energy from a single source. The onsite hydrogen energy is generated by an existing electrolyzer and piped to the state-of-the-art 2G CHP system, which will be engineered and constructed for the TOC by CEM. The engine drives the generator, producing electricity, and the residual heat created during this process is recaptured and turned into useful heat.
The process is nearly twice as efficient compared to traditional systems. With hydrogen fuel flexibility, this mature technology is being deployed as one of the most viable ways to green the building sector.
Once installed, the system will enable Enbridge to evaluate the feasibility of designing, building, operating, and maintaining a 115kW hydrogen-fueled system to support or replace up to 90 percent of the facility’s energy. The overall goal is to power the facility on a mix of hydrogen and natural gas, or on 100 percent of either fuel source. The transitional nature of the system optimizes efficient energy use and reduces emissions while maintaining maximum reliability.
The system will consume approximately 78,000 kg of hydrogen annually, and the expected greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction when it’s operating solely on hydrogen is approximately 133 tons of CO2e—that’s roughly equivalent to removing 28 passenger vehicles off the road each year.
While this project is smaller in scale, its implications are impressive. Building heat is the second largest source of GHG emissions in Ontario and contributes to over 31 percent of all GHG emissions globally. The CHP system has the potential to provide reliable, cost-effective, and clean energy to many different building types such as hospitals, manufacturing plants, airports, and hotels.
It’s also important to note that this system will initially rely on natural gas-fired generators in the event of an outage. However, CHP systems overall are extremely resilient when the power goes out, which is critical to industries such as healthcare and farming. They are also versatile and can be employed in a wide range of sizes, and have demonstrated compatibility with different applications, fuel sources, and technologies.
"Green hydrogen is a viable contender in Ontario's shift to clean energy solutions. We are proud to work with 2G Energy to advance this technology and expand our hydrogen hub in Markham, Ontario. This is an important example of the investments Enbridge Gas is making across multiple markets to green the natural gas grid while continuing to meet the demand for safe, reliable, and affordable energy. " – Michele Harradence, President, Enbridge Gas Inc.
"Having already sold several hydrogen CHP units to European countries outside Germany and especially to Japan, we are now pleased that our hydrogen solutions are also gaining recognition in North America. Our first successful placement of a hydrogen CHP in North America is also an incentive to further strengthen and expand our global technology leadership in hydrogen." – Christian Grotholt, CEO, 2G Energy
“We are excited for the opportunity to support Enbridge’s commitment to Ontario and Canada to reduce carbon emissions while providing low-cost resilient energy. Having completed several successful natural gas-fueled CHP projects with Enbridge over the past several years this project represents the next phase of practical and reliable energy systems.” – Dan Jones, CEO, 2G Energy, North America
“We are thrilled to work with Enbridge, bringing our 20 years of experience developing and implementing CHP systems to show how hydrogen-fueled CHP can support North America’s energy transition, and pave the way for a cleaner, safer, and more sustainable Ontario.” – Lisa Katz, Director of Business Development & Marketing, CEM Engineering
“This is another great example of how investing in clean technologies will help secure a cleaner, more prosperous Ontario for generations to come. I commend Enbridge Gas, 2G Energy, and CEM Engineering for their leadership towards a low-carbon hydrogen economy that will create jobs and reduce emissions.” – David Piccini, Ontario’s Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks.
"Our government’s Low-Carbon Hydrogen Strategy has ensured Ontario is well-positioned to become a leader in the growing hydrogen economy. I commend Enbridge Gas on continuing to work on innovative solutions that are helping to transform its natural gas grid and support our work on building a clean, affordable, and reliable energy future for our province.” – Todd Smith, Ontario’s Minister of Energy
“I applaud Enbridge Gas, 2G Energy, and CEM Engineering on this exciting collaboration that reflects their bold vision and steady commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. Investing in this Hydrogen Hub in the City of Markham will boost our city’s energy security, resilience, and reduce emissions.” – Mayor of Markham, Frank Scarpitti
Key Facts
The 115 kW CHP unit will be provided by 2G and will operate the H2CHP with a high blend of natural gas in the initial years.
The annual consumption of the CHP plant will be approximately 78,000 kg of hydrogen The expected greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction is approximately 133 tonnes of CO2e annually when the system is being powered by 100 percent hydrogen—roughly equivalent to removing 28 passenger vehicles off the road each year.
To learn more about hydrogen storage and blending visit enbridgegas.com/hydrogen.
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Martin Energy systems, in Puerto Rico, operate through Hurricane Fiona
Martin Energy
Sep 22, 2022
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Biogas plant in Maine partners with Clarke Energy USA
Clarke Energy
Sep 4, 2022
Peaks Renewables is partnering with Maine's dairy industry to develop locally produced renewable natural gas at an anaerobic digestion facility in Clinton, Maine.
Cow manure will be collected and processed through the anaerobic digester owned and operated by Peaks.
Once in the digester, the manure will be heated and decomposed, creating biogas. The gas then will be cleaned to make it pipeline quality.
From there, Peaks will sell the renewable energy credits to third parties who need them for their own decarbonisation requirements.
The natural gas itself will be purchased by Peaks' affiliate company, Summit Natural Gas of Maine, and will be used to provide reliable gas service to its thousands of customers throughout the state.
Clarke Energy's CoEnergy products include CHP engines working in the sub 500kW range. These engines are assembled and containerized in an Upton, Massachusetts facility.
The CHP system will deliver 280kW of electricity to support the operations and approximately 1.5 MMBtu of thermal energy which will be used to process hot water for the biogas plant. This is done at high efficiency - helping to reduce carbon emissions and save on fuel costs.
The CHP also has black start capability, meaning the facility can restore electric power without having to rely on the external electric power transmission network.
In addition, Clarke Energy is supplying a 500kW KOHLER Power back up gas-fuelled generator. Both units will ensure energy efficiency and resilience for the project in the event of unexpected occurrences.
Ryan Morris, business development associate at Peaks Renewables said: "Our anaerobic digestion facility will enable us to treat farm waste sustainably and in parallel generate renewable natural gas which will help to reduce carbon emissions.
"We selected Clarke Energy to supply both our CHP plant and back up gas generator to deliver fuel efficiency and resilience to our operations."
Clarke Energy USA's sales director Alan Howard commented:
"We are delighted to be supplying a high efficiency CHP unit at Peaks Renewables anaerobic digestion facility in Maine. This CHP plant will reduce operational costs and carbon emissions for the site which is producing renewable natural gas."
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