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Intermountain Power Agency orders MHPS JAC Gas Turbine technology for renewable-hydrogen energy hub, operated by LA DWP

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The Intermountain Power Agency (IPA) has awarded Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems (MHPS) a contract for two M501JAC power trains for the Intermountain Power Plant (IPP) in Delta, Utah. The renewed generation facility will be owned by IPA and operated by the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP). Earlier post.).

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DOE announces finalists of Geothermal Lithium Extraction Prize

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The United States depends on other countries for nearly all its lithium supply and mining the mineral strains water resources and can harm the environment. —Kelly Speakes-Backman, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy. Rice University – Team LiSED: “Lithium Selective ElectroDialysis”.

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USC study shows promising potential for giant-kelp-based biofuel with depth-cycling approach

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physically moving the macroalgae between deep nutrient-rich water at night and shallow depths within the photic zone during the day to optimize growth. An open-access paper on their work appears in the journal Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews. The researchers used a depth-cycling approach—i.e.,

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GM expanding into new commercial applications for its HYDROTEC fuel cell systems

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GM is supplying HYDROTEC fuel cell power cubes to Renewable Innovations of Lindon, Utah to build the Mobile Power Generator. GM HYDROTEC and Renewable Innovations’ Mobile Power Generator can fast-charge EVs without having to expand the grid or install permanent charge points in places where there is only a temporary need for power.

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Mitsubishi Power & Texas Brine partner on large-scale salt cavern storage for hydrogen to support decarbonization efforts in the eastern US

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The collaboration with Texas Brine enhances Mitsubishi Power’s developing hydrogen infrastructure: In 2019, Mitsubishi Power announced a joint venture with Magnum Development to develop the world’s largest renewable energy storage project, the Advanced Clean Energy Storage Project, to enable decarbonization efforts across the western US.

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LADWP joins HyDeal LA, targets green hydrogen at $1.50/kg by 2030

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The Green Hydrogen Coalition, in conjunction with the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) and other key partners, launched HyDeal LA , an initiative to achieve at-scale green hydrogen procurement at $1.50/kilogram Green hydrogen is the key to reliably achieving 100% renewable energy.

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California Energy Commission approves $8M grant for H2 fueling station at Port of Long Beach

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The station will source hydrogen from 100% renewable biogas. Assembly Bill (AB) 118 (Nùñez, Chapter 750, Statutes of 2007), created the Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Program (ARFVTP). The Intermountain Power Project Agency in western Utah operates the project.