The US Department of Energy (DOE) has announced $750 million in funding for clean H2 research and development projects across 24 states. The funding will be split among 52 projects specific to electrolyzers, fuel cells and manufacturing processes. The DOE hopes these funding will accelerate clean hydrogen technology breakthroughs and support DOE’s hydrogen hubs and other large-scale deployments. The projects will support the advancement of electrolysis technologies, enhance manufacturing and recycling capabilities for clean hydrogen components and systems, leading to 1,500 new jobs. The funds are expected to boost US manufacturing capacity to generate 14 gigawatts of fuel cells annually and boost electrolyzer manufacturing to 10 gigawatts annually, generating an extra 1.3 million tons of clean hydrogen every year. However, there are concerns that these investments may not be enough to overcome barriers to wide-scale adoption of cleaner hydrogen across the US.
Solar Dominates US Energy Capacity Growth
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has published data showing that solar accounted for over 75% of US electrical generating
