Plug Power has been partnering with HyGear since June 2016, © Plug Power
If the number of order bookings is anything to go by, then Plug Power is not only doing very well, but the company will be able to easily achieve or even exceed its ambitious goals: New orders worth USD 72 million in the first quarter increased backlog to an impressive USD 278 million. The new booking target figure this year is USD 275 million. The revenue target is USD 150 million – after USD 100 million last year. However, there was some confusion, as Plug changed the accounting principles to non-GAAP. Based on GAAP, first quarter revenues increased to USD 30.1 million (same quarter last year: USD 9.4 million), but non-GAAP puts it at USD 15.2 million because of the latter’s method to evaluate leasing contracts. By its own account, Plug is primarily focused on getting out of its sale-leaseback transactions (e.g., Walmart contracts), since these restrict too much capital that cannot be otherwise invested in company operations – something that should change during the course of this year.
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Author: Sven Jösting (written June 2016)
Would like to use h2 fuel cells to power my home. What will be the best way?
Such stationary fuel cell systems (CHP) for homes use natural gas which is reformed inside to hydrogen. Direct use of H2 is not possible at the moment.
Please have a look at
https://h2-international.com/2015/07/09/fc-heating-devices-are-on-the-market/
https://h2-international.com/2016/03/03/474-fuel-cell-heating-systems-after-seven-years/