Plug Power Inc., a provider of hydrogen engines and fueling solutions enabling e-mobility announced a partnership with CHEM, a leading Taiwanese manufacturer of electric solutions including motors, generators, switchgear, hydrogen generation, and stationary fuel cell power systems.
Plug Power has begun fulfilling orders for its proprietary 5kW ProGen hydrogen engines to CHEM, which are integrated into CHEM’s next-gen stationary power products for grid support and backup power applications.
ProGen hydrogen engine
CHEM reformer technology enables cost-effective on-site power generation solutions to its customer base
The ProGen hydrogen engine provided to CHEM is an integrated fuel cell system that includes the fuel cell stack, power conversion, and controls in a single, pre-engineered OEM module. CHEM’s system integrates the ProGen engine with its innovative methanol-reformer technology to enable on-demand power creation in a turn-key product.
The CHEM reformer technology enables cost-effective on-site power generation solutions to its core customer base in weak and off-grid areas. The CHEM stationary power systems are targeted for use primarily in Asia, Africa, and India where reliable power is critical for a variety of communications and village power applications.
clean, stable backup power solutions
“CHEM is the undisputed leader in fuel reformer technology for stationary fuel cell power solutions, and by integrating our ProGen module, CHEM will have the ability to provide clean, stable backup power solutions in emerging markets where the electric grid is less robust,” said Andy Marsh, CEO of Plug Power.
“This partnership opens up new markets and geography for us. Beyond e-mobility applications, we’re continuing to develop solutions for stationary power applications, ensuring reliable next-gen stationary power to people across the globe.”
Low cost and improved performance
CHEM’s partnership with Plug Power will provide reliable, sustainable backup and primary power solutions"
“CHEM’s partnership with Plug Power to supply its ProGen engine into our ME2 methanol fuel cell system enables lower product cost and improved performance to compete directly with diesel generators in telecommunications and rural electrification applications,” said Hal Koyama, CEO of H2 PowerTech, LLC a CHEM Group company.
“This announcement is the first step in CHEM’s partnership with Plug Power, combining the technical synergies and product leadership of both companies to provide reliable, sustainable backup and primary power solutions to the large and growing markets for telecom and rural village power.”
uninterruptible power supply (UPS) market
The uninterruptible power supply (UPS) market is expected to grow to over $13 billion by 2025, according to Market Research Engine, and Plug Power will continue to directly serve the backup power market for communications and other applications through direct sales of its GenSure product line, in addition to the new partnership with CHEM.