Plug Power Secures $1.66B DOE Loan, Stock Surges
The funding will support the development of up to six green hydrogen production facilities, boosting the company's market position.
- Plug Power received a conditional loan guarantee from the U.S. Department of Energy valued at up to $1.66 billion.
- The loan will finance the development, construction, and ownership of six new green hydrogen production sites.
- Plug Power's stock soared over 40% following the announcement, reflecting investor optimism.
- The new facilities will produce green hydrogen for major companies in various sectors, including material handling and transportation.
- This development aligns with the Biden Administration’s Justice 40 Initiative and aims to drive industrial decarbonization in the U.S.