Tri-gen Wins U.S. DOE 2025 Better Project Award for Sustainable Energy Innovation
Key Ideas
- Generates 2.3 megawatts of renewable electricity, reducing 9,000 tons of CO2 emissions annually.
- Produces 1,200 kg of hydrogen daily for fuel cell vehicles, promoting clean transportation.
- Recycles 1,400 gallons of water daily, contributing to reduced utility water usage and environmental conservation.
- The system's replicable model demonstrates sustainable energy solutions at lower costs while minimizing environmental impact.
FuelCell Energy and Toyota Motor North America's Tri-gen facility at the Port of Long Beach has been honored with the U.S. Department of Energy's 2025 Better Project Award for its pioneering energy efficiency measures. The project, initiated in May 2024, is designed to produce up to 2.3 megawatts of renewable electricity, 1,200 kilograms of hydrogen daily for fuel cell vehicles, and recycle 1,400 gallons of water daily. By converting biogas from a California wastewater treatment plant, the facility curbs over 9,000 tons of CO2 emissions and prevents 6 tons of grid NOx emissions annually. Notably, the excess electricity generated is fed back into the local utility grid. This recognition underlines the commercial viability of FuelCell Energy's tri-generation technology for sustainable decarbonization in industrial settings. The award signifies third-party acknowledgment of FCEL's ability to provide multi-product energy solutions at scale, offering tangible environmental benefits through reduced emissions and efficient resource utilization.
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