National Grid Ventures is going to install the first commercially rolled out 100% hydrogen fuel linear generator in the world at the Northport power plant and will be supported by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) as well as the Long Island Power Authority (LIPA).
According to NGV, the 100% hydrogen fuel linear generator happens to produce power by way of a low-temperature, flameless chemical reaction and also can be used during periods of peak demand. When it comes to the 12-month testing period, it is going to run on 100% green hydrogen while at the same time will be going through some stringent tests. The 100% hydrogen fuel linear generator is anticipated to be operational by September 2026.
It is well to be noted that the generator can change fuels as a function of market conditions in order to minimize the expenditures. According to Will Hazelip, who is the president of National Grid Ventures, US, keeping the grid dependable as well as resilient needs a wide range of energy sources, and the one at National Grid, Northport plant, is going to add yet another agile tool in order to safeguard against loss of generation capacity at times that are very critical.
Kathy Hochul, the New York State governor, has announced over $11 million in funding for five hydrogen research and development projects.
The fact is that the awarded projects are going to demonstrate new technology designs and reduction in costs that are associated with clean hydrogen storage as well as distribution, assess large-scale clean hydrogen storage options, and also roll out zero-emission hydrogen-powered transportation.
Stony Brook University was awarded the largest chunk, with more than $4.9 million for a low-pressure and ambient-temperature hydrogen storage system at the Northville Health Hospital in order to enhance the resilience and dependability of the healthcare system’s functionality.
Air Products has said that it has already completed the first fill of the largest hydrogen sphere in the world at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (NASA’s) Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
According to the company, the air products delivered more than 50 trailer loads when it comes to liquid hydrogen, which is more than 730,000 gallons in all, to the new sphere of NASA. The NASA hydrogen sphere happens to be the world’s largest liquid hydrogen tank, which measures 90 feet tall and 83 feet when it comes to the diameter. The hydrogen is going to be used to fuel the Artemis missions of NASA, as confirmed by the US-based industrial gases company. Apparently, NASA makes use of liquid hydrogen blended with liquid oxygen as fuel when it comes to cryogenic engines.
Interestingly, Norwegian Hydrogen as well as GreenIron H2 have inked a strategic agreement in order to co-locate as well as build green hydrogen production plants and also directly decrease furnaces at certain additional locations post signing in October a deal when it comes to furnaces in Sandviken, Sweden.
According to Jens Berge, who is the Norwegian hydrogen CEO, together along with GreenIron, they are creating a scalable model when it comes to hydrogen-based industrial transformation and building an experience from their present plants as well as partnerships.
Interestingly, the Ministry of Finance of Chile has already submitted the green hydrogen industry promotion bill – H2V to the Chamber of Deputies, which is an initiative signed jointly with two other ministries. The initiative goes on to propose that companies that produce in certain parts of the country are going to receive tax advantages.
In the most common terms, the project happens to create a temporary tax benefit, which consists of a credit against the first category tax – IDPC, which is going to be available to companies that purchase green hydrogen – H2V or any of the derivatives like methanol or ammonia from local producers—for an expenditure of almost $2.8 billion.
