When you think of hydrogen fuel cell companies, Plug Power is likely to be one that springs to mind. But back in 2013, on the cusp of the hydrogen revolution, the company was on the brink of collapse.
Speaking of these dark times and the bright future ahead of the company, in this exclusive online feature, is Plug Power CEO Andy Marsh who is interviewed by gasworld Web Editor Stuart Radnedge.
How was Plug Power started as a business? Whose idea was it to create the company?
It actually has a long history. The company was formed in 1997 as a JV between the Albany company MTI and the utility Detroit Edison. MTI’s history probably goes back longer than that and had links with General Electric, and was involved in alternative energy. When it was formed, the idea was fuel cells to power the homes – using natural gas.
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