Verdagy Partners with Mainspring Energy to Supply Hydrogen for Clean Energy Solutions
Verdagy Partners with Mainspring Energy
In a significant breakthrough for clean energy solutions, Verdagy, a frontrunner in the field of clean hydrogen electrolysis, has partnered with Mainspring Energy, Inc. to establish a hydrogen-powered linear generator facility in Moss Landing, California. This collaboration comes after Verdagy’s hydrogen plant has successfully operated for four years, accumulating over 20,000 operational hours and producing more than 200 tons of hydrogen.
The facility operates fully around the clock, enabling Mainspring Energy to access a steady and low-cost hydrogen supply to fuel its electricity generation needs. This partnership not only positions both companies to enhance energy resilience for the grid, data centers, and critical applications but is also a striking demonstration of how clean and flexible energy solutions can be deployed on-site.
Marty Neese, CEO of Verdagy, emphasized the importance of this initiative, stating, "Verdagy and Mainspring Energy are proving how we can boost the resilience of the electric grid and other vital infrastructures. This collaboration exemplifies compelling solutions for clean, flexible, and site-based energy needs." By leveraging Verdagy's large-scale clean hydrogen production expertise, the two companies aim to optimize operational costs by converting hydrogen into electricity for reinjection back into the facility.
Shannon Miller, CEO and founder of Mainspring Energy, echoed this sentiment, expressing enthusiasm for the partnership, stating, "This agreement provides a remarkable opportunity for Mainspring to showcase the capabilities of its hydrogen-powered linear generator and for Verdagy to highlight its high-resilience industrial operations." This collaborative effort underscores how locally generated low-carbon energy can enhance resilience, especially in areas where the grid is constrained and crucial operations are dependent on consistent power supply.
In light of rising grid constraints, the model of co-locating hydrogen production with electricity generation becomes increasingly vital. According to the agreement, operations are anticipated to begin by summer 2025, solidifying a pivotal point in advancing sustainable energy solutions.
About Verdagy
Verdagy’s innovative Dynamic AWE electrolyzers are recognized for delivering the lowest levelized cost of hydrogen (LCOH) and demonstrate unparalleled efficiency in integrating with intermittent energy sources. With its hydrogen production facility and R&D complex established in Moss Landing, California, Verdagy continues to make significant strides in advancing cutting-edge technologies in the clean energy domain.
About Mainspring Energy
Mainspring Energy, on the other hand, specializes in providing innovative and flexible on-site energy solutions that meet low-emission standards while rapidly expanding energy capacity. Since commencing commercial delivery of its Linear Generators in 2020, the company has made significant headway, boasting hundreds of megawatts already operational and in advanced development stages across major Fortune 500 companies.
Both companies stand poised to redefine the clean energy landscape through their joint efforts, demonstrating the enormous potential hydrogen holds in electricity generation and establishing a resilient framework for sustainable energy consumption.