The Southern Company

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Hydrogen produced from renewable electricity sources, considered a critical component for hydrogen's long-term credibility as a clean fuel.

A localized grid with defined boundaries that acts as a single controllable system, capable of operating connected to or independently from the main grid.

Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV)

A type of electric vehicle that uses a fuel cell to convert hydrogen into electricity to power its onboard motors.

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DOE $136 Million Clean Hydrogen Funding Initiative

A funding package distributed across three DOE offices targeting industrial energy projects, with focus on hydrogen production through electrolysis, infrastructure development, and end-use integration in steel manufacturing, chemical production, and other energy-intensive sectors.

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GM Fuel Cell Pilot Program

A pilot initiative by General Motors to develop and test hydrogen fuel cell-powered medium-duty trucks for worksite applications, including a real-world microgrid demonstration.

under construction 1 mention

Calpitria Solar Facility

A solar energy system under development in California comprising 130,000 photovoltaic modules on 160 acres of land in Imperial County. Power generated will be sold through power purchase agreements.

under construction 1 mention

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Georgia green hydrogen production plant

Calpitria Solar Facility

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Chevy Silverado 5500 Hydrogen Fuel Cell Truck

Medium-duty hydrogen fuel-cell truck based on the Chevy Silverado 5500 platform. Uses fuel cells developed by GM's Hydrotec division instead of a traditional diesel engine. Designed for commercial fleet applications including municipal services and farming.

Hydrogen fuel cell medium-duty truck

Medium-duty commercial truck based on the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 5500 MD platform, powered by GM's HYDROTEC H2 fuel cell system. Features 300+ mile range, 300 kW peak power, 800V architecture, and 8.84-ton GVW rating.

Chevrolet Colorado

A modified version of the Chevrolet Colorado pickup truck that will be equipped with a hydrogen fuel cell for testing by the U.S. Army.

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Hydrogen fuel cell technology for medium and heavy-duty vehicles

In the news (5)

Hydrogen-Natural Gas Blend Cuts Emissions 22% in U.S. Power First

1 year ago

Southern Company is a major U.S. energy company founded in 1945, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. It owns Georgia Power and several other large utilities. The company has a strong focus on diversifying its generation portfolio and reducing greenhouse gas emissions, often investing in innovative technologies and pilot

GM pilot program focuses on hydrogen fuel cells to power worksites

2 years 3 months ago

Partner in GM's hydrogen fuel cell microgrid project testing at a power plant in Georgia.

General Motors and US Department of Energy team up on hydrogen trucks

2 years 3 months ago

Atlanta-based utility company that will receive and operate the fleet of hydrogen trucks once development is complete.

Baker Hughes enters partnership with Plug Power in FiveT Hydrogen fund

5 years 2 months ago

Listed as one of Plug Power's top existing customers.

Southern and Turner Renewable Energy acquire a new solar energy project

10 years 4 months ago

Major U.S. electric utility company that owns and operates renewable energy projects. Southern Co. jointly acquired the Calpitria Solar Facility with Turner Renewable Energy and currently owns 25 solar, wind, and biomass projects across the United States.

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