# Plug Power > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Plug_Power > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Plug_Power.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plug_Power > Source revision: 1347585213 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) {{Short description|American technology company}} {{Use American English|date=October 2025}} {{Use mdy dates|date=October 2025}} {{Infobox company | name = Plug Power Inc. | logo = Plug Power Logo.png | type = [Public](/source/Public_company) | traded_as = {{ubl|{{NASDAQ|PLUG}}|[Russell 2000](/source/Russell_2000) component}} | ISIN = {{ISIN|sl=n|pl=y|US72919P2020}} | key_people = Jose Luis Crespo ([CEO](/source/Chief_Executive_Officer))
Andrew Marsh ([chairman](/source/chairman)) | industry = [Alternative energy](/source/Alternative_energy) | products = [Fuel cell systems](/source/Fuel_cell) | founded = {{Start date and age|1997}} | location_city = [Latham, New York](/source/Latham%2C_New_York) | location_country = US | revenue = {{nowrap|{{down}} {{US$|628 million|link=yes}} (2024){{cite web |url=https://www.macrotrends.net/stocks/charts/PLUG/plug-power/revenue |title=Plug Power Revenue 2010-2023 | PLUG }}}} | operating_income = {{down}} US$-1,078 million (2024) | net_income = {{down}} US$-2,104 million (2024) | assets = {{up}} US$5.764 billion (2022) | num_employees = 3,353 (2022) | website = {{Official URL}} }} '''Plug Power Inc.''' is an American company engaged in the development of [hydrogen](/source/hydrogen_technology) [fuel cell](/source/fuel_cell) and electrolyzer systems that replace conventional batteries in equipment and vehicles powered by electricity. The company is headquartered in [Slingerlands, New York](/source/Slingerlands%2C_New_York), and has facilities in [Spokane, Washington](/source/Spokane%2C_Washington), and [Rochester, New York](/source/Rochester%2C_New_York). Plug Power's GenDrive system integrates fuel cells manufactured by both Plug Power and [Ballard Power Systems](/source/Ballard_Power_Systems) and incorporates a hydrogen storage system that allows the system to "recharge" in a matter of minutes as opposed to several hours for [lead-acid batteries](/source/lead-acid_batteries). It allows hydrogen-powered forklifts to run at a constant steady power. GenDrive units occupy the same space designed for conventional batteries. ==History== Plug Power was founded in 1997 as a joint venture between [DTE Energy](/source/DTE_Energy) and Mechanical Technology Inc. The company went public in October 1999. The company was subject to a shareholder class action complaint for securities fraud following the IPO for allegedly misleading statements about their fuel cell technology capabilities and on its material sales and distribution relationship with General Electric. By order dated October 30, 2000, the Eastern District of New York court consolidated the complaints into one action, entitled Plug Power Inc. Securities Litigation, CV-00-5553 (ERK) (RML). {{cite report |title=Form 10-K |date=March 30, 2001 |publisher=Plug Power Inc |url=http://d18rn0p25nwr6d.cloudfront.net/CIK-0001093691/82b398c7-2973-4c38-9a8d-2c9208d409c9.pdf}} On December 29, 2004, the company settled the matter with the sum of $5 million paid by Plug Power company directors to plaintiffs.{{cite web|title=SEC Form 424B5 Plug Power Inc 424B5 - Prospectus|url=https://sec.report/Document/0001193125-05-151346/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211101005552/https://sec.report/Document/0001193125-05-151346/|archive-date=November 1, 2021|access-date=October 29, 2021|url-status=live}} In February 2017, the company announced the first shipments of its ProGen fuel cell engines designed for electric delivery vehicles and the adoption of its GenDrive system by the [USPS](/source/USPS) forklift fleet in [Capitol Heights, Maryland](/source/Capitol_Heights%2C_Maryland).{{cite news|url=http://www.marketwatch.com/story/plug-power-ships-first-production-progen-engines-for-electric-vehicle-range-extenders-2017-02-08 |title=Plug Power Ships First Production Progen Engines for Electric Vehicle Range Extenders |publisher=Marketwatch |access-date=February 13, 2017 |date=February 8, 2017}}{{cite news|url=http://finance.yahoo.com/news/plug-power-fuel-cells-power-173807753.html |title=Plug Power Fuel Cells Power USPS Lift Truck Fleet in Maryland |work=Yahoo Finance |access-date=February 21, 2017 |date=February 16, 2017}} In February 2020, the company introduced 125 kW Progen fuel cell engines for class 6, 7 & 8 trucks and heavy duty off-road equipment.{{cite web|title=Plug Power introduces new fuel-cell system for heavy duty on-road applications|url=https://www.greencarcongress.com/2020/02/20200218-plugpower.html}} In January 2021, [SK Group](/source/SK_Group), a major South Korean company, announced an investment of $1.5 billion in Plug Power for around 10% share. They will form a joint venture company in South Korea to supply hydrogen fuel cell products to Asian markets.{{cite web|title=SK Group to invest $1.5 billion in Plug Power to develop hydrogen business|date=January 7, 2021 |url=https://www.h2bulletin.com/sk-group-to-invest-1-5-billion-in-plug-power-to-develop-hydrogen-business/}} In January 2021, the company signed a memorandum of understanding with French automobile manufacturer [Renault](/source/Renault). The deal would launch a joint venture in France by the end of June 2021.{{cite web|url=https://www.marketwatch.com/story/plug-power-stock-rallies-to-nearly-15-year-high-after-analyst-calls-renault-deal-validating-11610478111|title=Plug Power stock rallies to nearly 15-year high after analyst calls Renault deal 'validating'|author=Claudia Assis|work=www.marketwatch.com|access-date=January 12, 2021|date=January 12, 2021}} On March 2, 2021, Plug Power filed a Notification of Late Filing with the [Securities and Exchange Commission](/source/United_States_Securities_and_Exchange_Commission) stating that it could not timely file its annual report for the period ended December 31, 2020. On March 16, 2021, the company announced that they would have to restate financial statements for fiscal years 2018 and 2019 as well as some recent quarterly filings.{{Cite web|last=Assis|first=Claudia|title=Plug Power to restate financial statements, stock plunges|url=https://www.marketwatch.com/story/plug-power-to-restate-financial-statements-stock-plunges-11615930211|access-date=March 18, 2021|website=MarketWatch|date=March 17, 2021 |language=en-US}} It is subject to an ongoing shareholder class action lawsuit for securities fraud over alleged misrepresentations and/or failures to disclose its inability to timely file its 2020 annual report and material weaknesses in its internal controls over financial reporting.{{cite press release|title=Johnson Fistel, LLP Files Class Action Suit Against Plug Power (PLUG) Announces Expanded Class Period|url=https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/johnson-fistel-llp-files-class-action-suit-against-plug-power-plug-announces-expanded-class-period-301283986.html}} Due to the rarity of [hydrogen infrastructure](/source/hydrogen_infrastructure), Plug Power delivers several mobile refueler solution for transit agencies and trucking fleet customers.{{cite web | url=https://www.hydrogenfuelnews.com/hydrogen-refueler-plug-power/8559291/ | title=Mobile Hydrogen Refueler Solution Among Plug Power Analyst Day Unveilings - H2 News | date=June 23, 2023 }} In January 2024 the company completed largest electrolytic liquid hydrogen production plant operating in the United States in Woodbine, Georgia. The plant is designed to produce 15 tons per day (TPD) of liquid electrolytic hydrogen. Through eight 5-megawatt (MW) PEM electrolyzers, water is separated into hydrogen and oxygen. The hydrogen gas is then condensed into liquid form at -423F to be delivered to customers’ hydrogen fueling stations through Plug’s logistics network using cryogenic trailers. {{cite web | title=Plug Power touts record monthly output at Georgia hydrogen plant |url=https://renewablesnow.com/news/plug-power-touts-record-monthly-output-at-georgia-hydrogen-plant-1276138/ |access-date=April 7, 2026 | website=www.renewablesnow.com | date=May 30, 2025 |language=en-US}} In October 2025, Plug Power announced it delivered the first of ten 10MW GenEco electrolyzer to [Galp's](/source/Galp_Energia) Sines Refinery. The full 100MW deployment is expected to replace 20% of Galp's gray hydrogen and cut 110,000 tons of carbon dioxide annually.{{Cite web |title=Plug Power Delivers First Electrolyzer for 100MW Green Hydrogen Project at Galp’s Sines Refinery |url=https://www.ir.plugpower.com/press-releases/news-details/2025/Plug-Power-Delivers-First-Electrolyzer-for-100MW-Green-Hydrogen-Project-at-Galps-Sines-Refinery/default.aspx |access-date=October 3, 2025 |website=www.ir.plugpower.com |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Khan |first=Wajeeh |date=October 2, 2025 |title=Plug Power Just Delivered a New Electrolyzer. Should You Buy PLUG Stock Here? |url=https://finance.yahoo.com/news/plug-power-just-delivered-electrolyzer-154831921.html |access-date=October 3, 2025 |website=Yahoo Finance}} ==References== {{Reflist}} ==External links== * {{Official website}} {{Finance links | name = Plug Power Inc. | symbol = PLUG | reuters = PLUG.O | bloomberg = PLUG:US | sec_cik = 1093691 | yahoo = PLUG | google = PLUG:NASDAQ }} {{Authority control}} Category:1999 initial public offerings Category:American companies established in 1997 Category:Companies based in Albany County, New York Category:Companies listed on the Nasdaq Category:Engineering companies of the United States Category:Former joint ventures Category:Fuel cell manufacturers Category:Technology companies established in 1997 --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Plug Power](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plug_Power) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plug_Power?action=history)). 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