#207 – Andy Marsh | Plug Power - The Pace and Steps Required to Transition to a Hydrogen Economy

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Andy Marsh, is President and CEO of Plug Power. He joins to discuss the company's role as a pioneer in the energy transition and the future of hydrogen fuel cells. He highlights Plug Power's accomplishments, such as developing the first commercial market for fuel cells and building the largest PEM electrolyzer hydrogen generation facility in the world. Marsh emphasizes the importance of long-term thinking and steady progress in the energy transition, while acknowledging the challenges and external noise that come with being a pioneer. He also discusses the various applications of fuel cells, including in mobility, industrial sectors, and power generation.

Topics

• Plug's approach and leadership in the hydrogen space
• The current state of hydrogen as a fuel source for transportation and beyond
• Why the energy transition needs to be approached on a scale of decades, not years or quarters
• The role of hydrogen in various transportation applications
• Andy's advice for first time leaders of cross-functional organizations

Takeaways

• Plug Power is a pioneer in the energy transition, having developed the first commercial market for fuel cells and built the largest PEM electrolyzer hydrogen generation facility in the world.
• The energy transition is a long-term endeavor that requires steady progress and a focus on long-term goals.
• Hydrogen fuel cells have a wide range of applications, including in mobility, industrial sectors, and power generation.
• Listening to customers and understanding their needs is crucial in developing and implementing fuel cell solutions.
• The future of the energy transition will involve a mix of energy sources, including hydrogen, biofuels, solar, wind, and nuclear power.

Links:

• Show notes: http://brandonbartneck.com/futureofmobility/andymarsh
• Edison Manufacturing Exchange: https://brandonbartneck.substack.com/publish/home
• Website: https://www.plugpower.com/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/plug-power/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PlugPowerInc
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/PlugPowerInc

Andy Marsh Bio:

Andy Marsh joined Plug as President and CEO in April 2008. Under his guidance, Plug has become the leading provider of turnkey hydrogen solutions for the global green hydrogen economy. Mr. Marsh has established Plug as the home to the end-to-end green hydrogen ecosystem where every step of operations — from production, storage and handling, delivery, transportation and dispensing of hydrogen — is available to customers, allowing them to meet their business goals and decarbonize the economy. What was once a company behind fuel cell technology that powered material handling businesses, Mr. Marsh has positioned Plug as the green hydrogen leader powering e-mobility and stationary power applications, and providing first-class PEM electrolyzer technology.

About Plug Power:

Plug is building an end-to-end green hydrogen ecosystem, from production, storage, and delivery to energy generation, to help its customers meet their business goals and decarbonize the economy. In creating the first commercially viable market for hydrogen fuel cell technology, the company has deployed more than 69,000 fuel cell systems and over 250 fueling stations, more than anyone else in the world, and is the largest buyer of liquid hydrogen. Plug delivers its green hydrogen solutions directly to its customers and through joint venture partners into multiple environments, including material handling, e-mobility, power generation, and industrial applications.

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