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GenH2, a leader in hydrogen infrastructure technology, is teaming up with cryogenic equipment leader Taylor-Wharton, a subsidiary of Air Water America Inc., to showcase its groundbreaking zero-loss liquid hydrogen storage system. The joint solution will be featured at Booth #901 during the Hydrogen Technology Expo North America, taking place June 25-26 at the NRG Center in Houston, Texas.
The Hydrogen Technology Expo is the largest hydrogen-focused event in North America, bringing together industry leaders and innovators to accelerate the adoption of hydrogen for both stationary and mobile applications.
A major barrier to the widespread use of hydrogen is the loss that occurs during transfer and storage. Traditional bulk systems routinely vent hydrogen gas due to rising pressure—leading to financial waste, operational inefficiencies, and increased emissions. GenH2’s Controlled Storage system, based on NASA’s Integrated Refrigeration and Storage (IRaS) technology, solves this challenge by keeping liquid hydrogen in a sub-cooled state and recirculating any evaporated gas—resulting in true zero-loss performance.
GenH2 and Taylor-Wharton, who first announced their partnership in February 2025, have co-developed the RS1500 Controlled Storage Tank System, which features a bulk tank with GenH2’s patented Heat Lift Assembly and Smart Tank technology. The solution is designed to eliminate both transfer and daily boil-off losses, thereby reducing operational costs, extending shelf life, and maximizing ROI. This revolutionary design is also set to power the world’s first Zero Loss hydrogen fueling station, launching in Dallas in 2026.
“The financial and environmental impact of vented hydrogen is significant—up to 40% annual loss with conventional systems,” said Greg Gosnell, CEO of GenH2. “Our zero-loss solution redefines what’s possible, making hydrogen a more viable, scalable clean energy source. We're excited to partner with Taylor-Wharton to bring this breakthrough to market.”
To learn more or speak with Chris Wallington, Vice President at GenH2, visit Booth #901 during the Expo or contact [email protected].
GenH2 | www.genh2.com
Taylor-Wharton | https://twcryo.com
Hydrogen Technology Expo North America | www.hydrogen-expo.com
According to the new U.S. Energy Storage Monitor developed by Wood Mackenzie and the American Clean Power Association (ACP), the American energy storage market experienced record growth in Q1 2025—amidst current policy uncertainty.
The U.S. energy storage market added more than 2 GW across all segments in Q1 2025, marking the highest Q1 on record. The utility-scale segment led the way with more than 1.5 GW of new capacity, representing a significant 57% increase compared to Q1 2024.
“Surging energy demand is putting the electric grid under strain. The energy storage market is responding to help keep the lights on and support this unprecedented growth in an affordable and reliable way,” said John Hensley, ACP SVP of Markets and Policy Analysis. “Policy uncertainty is now one of the most significant risks that remains on the horizon as we tackle a balanced approach to allowing our economy to expand while maintaining the energy reliability that Americans deserve.”
New horizons in the market
The report shows there is a growing appetite across the country for deployment of grid-scale energy storage, as utilities, regulators, and communities further integrate the technology into their resource planning. In Q1 of 2025, states such as Indiana highlighted the geographic diversification that continues to take place as the market expands beyond early adopters such as Texas and California.
The growing market in Indiana is made possible due to factors such as land availability and clear state permitting guidelines.
Indiana added 256 MW of new storage to the grid in Q1 2025, effectively quadrupling its operational storage capacity.
Indiana has more than 10 GW of new storage active in the interconnection queue—the fifth largest storage queue in the country.
“We're now seeing significant deployment of energy storage resources in emerging markets like Indiana, while states across the Southwest like Nevada and Arizona continue to expand their energy storage portfolio,” said ACP Vice President of Energy Storage, Noah Roberts. “Energy storage was the second most deployed resource in Q1 2025, demonstrating its unique ability to be quickly built to address critical reliability needs."
The residential storage market also saw significant year-over-year (YoY) growth, installing a record-breaking 458 MW in Q1. California and Puerto Rico accounted for 74% of this growth, while new markets like Illinois are beginning to emerge.
A moment of policy uncertainty
The total 5-year utility-scale capacity forecast remains strong. However, the segment is at risk for a potential 29% contraction in 2026 due to policy uncertainty.
The community-scale, commercial, and industrial (CCI) segment has seen a 42% reduction in its five-year outlook, struggling with tariff uncertainty and slower-than-anticipated transition to NEM 3.0 projects in California.
The report cautions that potential changes to current tax credits could significantly impact the industry’s overall growth. If access to the Investment Tax Credit (ITC) is severely reduced as proposed in the reconciliation bill passed by the House, it could lead to a 27% reduction in buildout over the forecast period. (Note: this report was developed before the U.S. Senate Finance Committee released its version of the reconciliation bill on June 16.)
Distributed storage would be the most impacted segment, with a potential 46% drop from the base case over the next 5 years. Utility-scale installations would decrease by 16 GW over the next 5 years if the tax provisions are changed.
In the near term, the report projects that 15 GW/49 GWh of energy storage capacity will be installed across all segments in 2025. The utility-scale segment is expected to grow 22% YoY in 2025.
As the market evolves, continued innovation, supportive policies, and strategic planning will be crucial to navigate the changing landscape and capitalize on the immense potential of energy storage in the U.S. energy transformation.
“The Q1 2025 results demonstrate the demand for energy storage in the US to serve a grid with both growing renewables and growing load. However, the industry stands at a crossroads, with potential policy changes threatening to disrupt this momentum,” said Allison Weis, Global Head of Energy Storage at Wood Mackenzie. “It's crucial that policymakers understand the importance of stable, supportive policies for the continued expansion of energy storage.
Purchase the full report at ACP’s website.
American Clean Power Association | cleanpower.org
Wood Mackenzie | woodmac.com
esVolta, LP ("esVolta") announced the hiring of Marci J. Palmstrom as Vice President of Asset Management. Palmstrom will lead operations and asset management for esVolta's nearly 1.4 GWh fleet of front-of-meter, utility-scale battery energy storage systems (BESS) across the United States.
Responsible for overseeing and directing all aspects of asset management, Palmstrom will develop and execute strategies that maximize asset performance, reliability, safety, and financial returns while ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements. In her leadership role, she will focus on fostering a positive culture and driving growth and development in pursuit of esVolta’s vision of pioneering the grid of the future through innovative, reliable energy storage solutions.“It’s a pleasure to welcome Marci to lead our Asset Management team, especially now, at a time when the safe and reliable operation of BESS has never been more important. Her comprehensive experience across all aspects of asset management will be instrumental in safeguarding our assets, delivering value through on-budget performance to stakeholders, and driving progress toward our strategic goals,” said Randolph Mann, CEO, esVolta.
With over 25 years of experience in the energy and utility sector, Palmstrom contributes deep expertise in wholesale operations, contract management, and energy efficiency. Prior to joining esVolta, she was an executive at Southern California Edison working in operations to maximize revenue on both the market and customer side. Palmstrom holds a degree in Business and Communications from California State University, Fullerton, and a Master of Public Administration from California State University, Northridge.
esVolta | www.esvolta.com
Moment Energy announced that its Metro Vancouver, BC manufacturing hub is now in full-scale production, delivering its flagship battery energy storage systems (BESS) to serve a growing demand of over 5.6 GWh across North America.
The facility produces the Luna BESS, a modular system scalable to 10 MWh that transforms repurposed batteries into high-performance energy storage for commercial and industrial use.
With incentives like BC Hydro's Energy Storage Incentive Program, which covers up to 90% of project costs for eligible businesses, demand for solutions like the Luna BESS is surging. Programs like these are gaining traction across North America, positioning battery storage as a key solution to grid resilience and decarbonization.
"Over the past six years, Moment has worked closely with leading automakers to develop the safest and most advanced energy storage system on the market," said Edward Chiang, CEO and co-founder of Moment Energy."Now with North America's first UL 1974-certified facility repurposing batteries at scale, we're able to take a crucial step toward securing critical battery material retention and modernizing the world's grid."
The system stores energy during off-peak hours and discharges it during peak demand, cutting demand charges by up to 50%. It also prevents outages and minimizes reliance on diesel-fueled backups.
The Luna BESS supplies power to critical operations where reliability and cost savings matter most. These include AI-driven data centers, hospitals, airports, food-processing lines, and concrete plants, as well as across the farming industry. "North America is seeing a major upswing in demand for battery energy storage, especially from commercial and industrial users," said Gurmesh Sidhu, CPO and cofounder of Moment Energy. "We're responding to urgent needs in sectors like healthcare and transportation, where reliable power is not optional but essential."
Moment Energy | https://www.momentenergy.com/
BaxEnergy, a Yokogawa company and global leader in renewable energy software solutions, announced it has entered into a strategic collaboration with Enlight Renewable Energy to deliver a centralized, multi-technology asset performance management (APM) platform.
The collaboration supports Enlight’s objective of optimizing performance, improving site visibility, and enabling data-driven decisions across its growing portfolio of solar, wind, and storage assets.
With 2.5 GW of operational solar and wind capacity and 1.9 GWh of storage Enlight required a scalable and flexible solution that could unify its diverse assets across the U.S., Europe and the Middle East. Following an extensive evaluation, BaxEnergy was selected for its vendor-independent platform and strong track record in cross-technology integration and performance analytics.
A unified platform for operational excellence
Enlight manages a large number of sites across multiple geographies, technologies, and contractors. BaxEnergy’s Asset Performance Management (APM) solution, Energy Studio Pro (ESPx), enables Enlight to standardize KPIs, automate data collection, and benchmark asset performance regardless of manufacturer or region. With advanced dashboards, customizable reports, and grid-behavior monitoring, Enlight’s technical operations team can now make faster, smarter decisions—while ensuring new assets are smoothly onboarded from day one.
Storage-driven future, powered by data
As Enlight’s global solar and wind portfolio expands, energy storage will play a growing role. The ability to balance intermittent energy generation with battery storage will be key as the portfolio grows. In this new phase, it will also be essential to smoothly and efficiently introduce new assets into the management system, while monitoring not only asset performance but also energy behavior—such as currents, voltages, and grid stability. The introduction and effective management of BESS will also allow the business to meet the contractual requirements of PPAs and also generate further revenue through smart energy shifting.
The collaboration is designed to grow with Enlight, providing full support for onboarding, API integrations, and continuous platform evolution.
“To manage a global portfolio, you need a single view of performance that cuts across geographies, OEMs, and site-specific conditions. BaxEnergy will allow us to track performance and behavior in real time—from day one of electricity generation—across all assets and technologies. This will give us the visibility we need not just for operations, but to optimize revenue and grid interactions.” said Shai Niezni, Senior Director of Technical Operations and Engineering at Enlight.
“We’re managing more storage every year, and that trend will only accelerate. From ancillary services to peak shifting, the value of data goes beyond operations—it impacts revenue and resilience.
“At BaxEnergy we are very excited to work with Enlight, one of the most ambitious and data-driven energy companies in the world,” said Roberto Tundo, Executive Vice President at BaxEnergy. “This collaboration reflects a shared belief in flexibility, execution, and long-term value. Together, I am confident that we will ensure Enlight’s operations are not only efficient—but ready to scale globally.”
BaxEnergy | www.baxenergy.com
Enlight Renewable Energy | www.enlightenergy.co.il
The Provence Grand Large wind farm features three Siemens Gamesa 8 MW turbines mounted on tension-leg platforms, developed by SBM Offshore and IFP Energies Nouvelles. With a total capacity of 25 MW, the wind farm is expected to generate enough power to supply approximately 45,000 homes annually. This will reduce CO₂ emissions by 20,000 tons each year, compared to traditional fossil power generation. This environmental benefit is equivalent to planting 10,000 hectares of forest—about the size of Marseille.
These figures underline the transformative potential of floating wind technology to drive decarbonization and provide clean energy solutions.
Unlike traditional fixed-bottom turbines, floating wind farms can be deployed in deeper waters where wind speeds are higher and more consistent. These turbines are anchored to the seabed using tension-leg mooring systems that optimize efficiency while minimizing seabed disruption.
“The floating wind industry is still in its early stages, and we’re learning every step of the way,” explains Malte Lembrecht, Team Lead Floating Wind, Offshore Portfolio Management. “Our focus is on getting the technology to commercial scale. The biggest hurdle is reducing costs and proving that these systems work reliably and efficiently on a larger scale."
Consequently, the most important technological advancements are focused on cost reductions. “Since the Wind Turbine Generator (WTG) is a smaller contributor to the total cost compared to bottom-fixed systems, the real challenges lie in improving floater design and manufacturing, as well as managing installation and service,” says Malte.
Malte stresses that innovation in this area doesn’t always mean reinventing the wheel. "We’re not starting from scratch. By adapting proven bottom-fixed technologies and adjusting them for floating wind, we can accelerate development and reduce risk," he says. “This approach enables us to strike a balance between rapid deployment and the continuous research and development needed to make floating wind a viable, large-scale solution.”
Siemens Gamesa | https://www.siemensgamesa.com/global/en
Freen OÜ, a Europe-based manufacturer of certified small wind turbines and hybrid systems, announces the release of its newest product: the Freen-H20, a horizontal-axis wind turbine built for medium-scale energy consumers. With certified quality, efficient logistics across Europe, and full compliance with IEC and ISO standards, Freen continues its mission to provide reliable and accessible renewable energy solutions.
The Freen-H20 is the second horizontal-axis model in Freen’s product portfolio, following the Freen-H15. It is specifically designed to support farms, manufacturing plants, hybrid systems, and energy cooperatives that require higher power output and robust off-grid or grid-tied performance.
“We introduced the Freen-H20 to cater to the needs of medium consumers.” said Andrey Khimenkov, CEO of Freen OÜ. “We want to empower businesses to harness the power of wind energy, reducing their carbon footprint and contributing to a greener future.”
Built for Versatility and Performance
The Freen-H20 combines industrial-grade design with flexible installation and outstanding performance, making it ideal for medium energy users across agricultural, industrial, and hybrid setups.
Specifications:
Advanced Safety and Hybrid-Ready Engineering
Engineered with a passive yaw system and precision aerodynamic controls, the Freen-H20 automatically aligns with wind direction using a tail-fin guided nacelle—removing the need for powered yaw motors and simplifying setup in remote areas. Its rotor features fiberglass blades with a centrifugal tip-brake system for overspeed protection, while an electromechanical failsafe brake ensures reliable emergency shutdowns.
The turbine’s asynchronous generator, paired with a compact planetary gearbox, guarantees stable power transfer and long-term reliability across a wide range of wind conditions. A stall-control rotor design passively limits excess rotation in high winds, offering dependable safety without electronic intervention.
With flexible tower options and hybrid compatibility, the Freen-H20 is ideal for diverse use cases—from powering irrigation and machinery on large farms, to supporting light industry, rural campuses, or energy cooperatives through standalone or hybrid solar-wind systems. Its modular design makes it suitable for both new installations and integration into existing infrastructure.
Certified European Quality
Manufactured in Estonia, the Freen-H20 meets rigorous European standards, including ISO 9001:2015, EN 1090-1, and ISO 3834-2 certifications. Every unit undergoes strict quality control to ensure long-term durability, energy efficiency, and environmental safety.
Now Available for Inquiries
The Freen-H20 is available now through Freen’s distribution network. Custom turnkey packages are offered, including installation planning, hybrid system configuration, and site-specific wind assessments.
Freen OÜ | https://freen.com/
Energy Storage Jun 18, 2025
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