FuelCell Energy and Toyota Motor North America Celebrate Launch of World's First 'Tri-gen' Production System at the Port of Long Beach
FuelCell Energy and Toyota Motor North America have launched the world's first 'Tri-gen' system at the Port of Long Beach, providing renewable electricity, hydrogen, and water for Toyota's vehicle processing facility. This innovative technology supports Toyota's goal of reducing carbon emissions and demonstrates the benefits of hydrogen-based energy for zero-emission transportation.
Tri-gen system provides renewable electricity, hydrogen, and water for Toyota's TLS Long Beach facility.
Supports Toyota's goal of reducing carbon dioxide emissions and reliance on natural resources.
Produces 2.3-megawatts of renewable electricity and 1,200 kg/day of hydrogen for fueling vehicles.
Reduces CO₂ emissions by over 9,000 tons per year and helps avoid grid NOx emissions.
Innovative technology positions Long Beach as a leader in renewable energy solutions.
No negative aspects identified in the press release.
- FuelCell Energy's Tri-gen technology produces three products: renewable electricity, renewable hydrogen, and usable water
- Marks Toyota's first port vehicle processing facility in the world to be powered by onsite-generated, 100 percent renewable electricity
- Both light-duty and Class 8 heavy-duty fuel cell electric vehicles have been fueled using Tri-gen generated renewable hydrogen
"The goal of our collaboration with FuelCell Energy was to find sustainable solutions for the TLS vehicle processing facility here at the Port of
Thanks to FuelCell Energy's Tri-gen platform, TLS Long Beach is Toyota's first port vehicle processing facility powered by 100 percent on-site generated renewable electricity. FuelCell Energy's innovative fuel cell technology uses an electrochemical process that converts directed renewable biogas into electricity, hydrogen, and usable water with a highly efficient, combustion-free process that emits virtually no air pollutants.
"Tri-gen demonstrates that hydrogen-based energy can benefit businesses, deliver zero-emission transportation for light- and heavy-duty vehicles, support improved air quality in local communities, reduce water usage, and deliver immediate and long-term benefits to the environment," FuelCell Energy CEO and President Jason Few said. "As a company, we are living our purpose when we enable visionary customers like Toyota to decarbonize their operations and harness the energy solutions offered by hydrogen—all while leaving communities with cleaner air and easing the strain on power grids and water supplies."
Tri-gen produces 2.3-megawatts of renewable electricity, part of which will be utilized by TLS Long Beach to support its operations at the port. Excess electricity is delivered to the local utility, Southern California Edison, under the California Bioenergy Market Adjustment Tariff (BioMAT) program, adding a renewable, resilient, and affordable baseload electric generation resource to the electric grid.
Tri-gen can also produce up to 1,200 kg/day of hydrogen for the fueling needs of Toyota's incoming light-duty fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) Mirai while also supplying hydrogen to the adjacent heavy-duty hydrogen refueling station to support TLS logistics and drayage operations at the port. As of January 1, 2024,
The water byproduct of hydrogen generation can produce up to 1,400 gallons of usable water per day, which is being repurposed for TLS car wash operations for vehicles that come into port before customer delivery. This helps reduce the demand on the constrained local water supplies by approximately half a million gallons per year.
Supporting Port of Long Beach Initiatives
By supporting TLS operations at the Port of
"The dawn of the renewable hydrogen era is upon us, thanks to our collaboration with Toyota and FuelCell Energy and their innovative Tri-gen system," said Port of
Tri-gen will also help avoid more than six tons of grid NOx emissions, which are harmful to both people and the environment today. Using hydrogen-powered fuel cell Class 8 trucks in port operations has the potential to reduce diesel consumption by more than 420,000 gallons per year.
"FuelCell Energy and Toyota's collaborative effort signifies technological innovation and also positions
About FuelCell Energy
FuelCell Energy is a global leader in sustainable clean energy technologies that address some of the world's most critical challenges around energy, safety, and global urbanization. It collectively holds more than 450 fuel cell technology patents in
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Press Contacts
Toyota Motor North America
Josh Burns
Joshua.Burns@Toyota.com
FuelCell Energy
Kathleen Blomquist
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Port of
Lee Peterson
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Investor Relations Contacts
FuelCell Energy
Tom Gelston
tgelston@fce.com
Toyota Motor North America
Yusuke Oku
yusuke.oku@toyota.com
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