Verdagy Partners with Mainspring Energy to Harness Hydrogen for Power Generation

In a significant move towards sustainable energy solutions, Verdagy, a leading company in clean hydrogen electrolysis, has teamed up with Mainspring Energy, Inc. to establish a hydrogen-powered linear generator facility in Moss Landing, California. This facility is expected to revolutionize the way energy is produced, showcasing the immense potential of hydrogen in the energy landscape.

Establishing a Hydrogen-Powered Future

The newly constructed facility in Moss Landing has been operational for four years, successfully producing over 200 tons of hydrogen through commercial cells, accumulating more than 20,000 operational hours. This state-of-the-art plant operates around the clock, consistently delivering affordable hydrogen fuel for electricity generation. The collaboration between Verdagy and Mainspring will provide a dedicated source of hydrogen for Mainspring's flexible fuel linear generators while also ensuring that Verdagy has on-site consumption of hydrogen and electricity to support its electrolyzers. Both companies anticipate that operations will commence by the summer of 2025.

Enhancing Energy Resilience

Marty Neese, CEO of Verdagy, emphasizes the importance of their partnership, stating, “Verdagy and Mainspring Energy demonstrate how we can enhance energy resilience for the electrical grid, data centers, and other applications.” This collaboration serves as a practical model for clean, flexible energy solutions, further promoting on-site hydrogen consumption for power generation in an era where grid resilience is paramount.

Economic Viability and Technical Excellence

Verdagy is well-versed in large-scale hydrogen production, and now seeks to reduce operational costs by converting hydrogen into electricity for internal use. Shannon Miller, CEO and Founder of Mainspring, expressed enthusiasm for the venture, noting it provides an excellent opportunity to showcase the capabilities of their linear generator when powered by hydrogen. The pairing of these technologies highlights the significant promise of hydrogen as a clean energy source.

The facility not only illustrates the efficient utilization of locally produced hydrogen but also addresses the crucial need for reliable energy solutions amidst growing grid constraints. Utilizing hydrogen in this fashion is increasingly critical, especially in energy-limited and mission-critical settings.

About Verdagy

Verdagy is recognized for manufacturing Dynamic AWE electrolyzers that offer the lowest levelized cost of hydrogen (LCOH) while achieving high plant utilization rates. Their electrolyzers are designed to integrate seamlessly with intermittent energy sources, showcasing leading efficiency levels. Additionally, Verdagy operates a hydrogen production facility and a research and development complex in Moss Landing, where they advance their cutting-edge technologies. More information can be found at Verdagy's website.

About Mainspring Energy

Mainspring Energy specializes in the production and delivery of innovative, fuel-flexible, and low-emission onsite energy solutions. These solutions rapidly create new electricity capacities while providing reliable, affordable, and sustainable power. Since launching their Mainspring Linear Generators commercially in 2020, Mainspring has accumulated hundreds of megawatts in operational and advanced development with leading Fortune 500 companies and utility providers. To learn more, visit Mainspring Energy.

This partnership not only exemplifies a forward-thinking approach to energy generation but also stands as a testament to the evolving landscape of renewable energy solutions through innovative collaborations.