- The Tri-gen system produces renewable electricity, renewable hydrogen and water from directed biogas.
- This technology is an increasingly important energy solution in reducing carbon emissions globally.
FuelCell Energy has contracted with Toyota to supply the products of Tri-gen under a 20-year purchase agreement. FuelCell Energy and Toyota Motor North America (Toyota) announced the completion of the first-of-its-kind “Tri-gen system” at Toyota’s Port of Long Beach operations.
The Tri-gen system, owned and operated by FuelCell Energy, produces renewable electricity, renewable hydrogen and water from directed biogas. According to the company, Tri-gen shows FuelCell Energy’s ability to scale hydrogen-powered fuel cell technology. This technology is an increasingly important energy solution in reducing carbon emissions globally.
The chief administrative officer of Toyota, Chris Reynolds, said that by utilising only renewable hydrogen and electricity production, TLS Long Beach would blaze a trail for the company. “Working with FuelCell Energy, together we now have a world-class facility that will help Toyota achieve its carbon reduction efforts, and the great news is this real-world example can be duplicated in many parts of the globe,” he added.
The CEO of FuelCell Energy, Jason Few, said, “FuelCell Energy is committed to helping our customers surpass their clean energy objectives. By working with FuelCell Energy, Toyota is making a powerful statement that hydrogen-based energy is good for business, local communities and the environment. We are extremely pleased to showcase the versatility and sophistication of our fuel cell technology and to play a role in supporting Toyota’s environmental commitments.”