Plug Power Inc. (NASDAQ: PLUG), a global leader in end-to-end hydrogen technologies, has been selected to supply equipment and long-term service for 55 MW of electrolyzer capacity across three major green hydrogen developments led by Carlton Power in the United Kingdom. Pending final investment decisions (FID), this combined award represents the largest electrolyzer supply contract ever announced in the UK.
The agreement includes 30 MW for the Barrow-in-Furness Green Hydrogen project in Cumbria, 15 MW for the Trafford Green Hydrogen project in Greater Manchester, and 10 MW for the Langage Green Hydrogen project in Plymouth. All three sites are being developed by Carlton Power through its joint venture with Schroders Greencoat.
Largest UK Project: Barrow-in-Furness
At Barrow-in-Furness, Plug will deliver six 5 MW GenEco PEM electrolyzers, powered by renewable electricity to generate green hydrogen. Carlton Power has secured a long-term offtake agreement with Kimberly-Clark, which will use the hydrogen to decarbonize operations at its nearby manufacturing facility. The project will enable substantial CO₂ reductions and anchor hydrogen demand in the region.
Trafford Green Hydrogen: Supporting Industrial and Transport Decarbonisation
Plug Power’s 15 MW GenEco PEM system will also be deployed at the Trafford Low Carbon Energy Park in Greater Manchester, one of the UK’s flagship hydrogen developments. The facility will supply green hydrogen to industrial users, heavy-transport operators, and municipal fleets across Greater Manchester. The plant is expected to enter operation in 2027, supporting the region’s long-term net-zero strategy.
Langage Green Hydrogen: Enabling a Regional Hydrogen Hub
The Langage project near Plymouth will install two 5 MW Plug PEM electrolyzers, initially serving local industrial decarbonisation needs. As capacity expands, the site aims to supply hydrogen to commercial transport, passenger mobility, and potentially heating networks—strengthening the hydrogen ecosystem across Southwest England.
Backed by the UK’s Hydrogen Business Model (HAR1)
All three projects are supported by the UK Government’s Hydrogen Business Model (HAR1), designed to fast-track early green hydrogen production.
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FID for Barrow-in-Furness and Trafford is expected by the end of 2025
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FID for Langage is expected in Q1 2026
Combined, these projects will establish one of the UK’s most extensive regional hydrogen networks, providing industrial-scale volumes, supporting energy security, and demonstrating replicable pathways for large-scale hydrogen deployment.
Executive Commentary
“These projects highlight Plug’s expanding footprint in Europe and our proven ability to deliver large-scale green hydrogen systems,” said Jose Luis Crespo, President and Chief Revenue Officer at Plug Power. “Through strong partnerships and UK government support, we are helping major industries accelerate their shift to low-carbon operations.”
Carlton Power’s Hydrogen Director Eric Adams added:
“Working with Plug Power gives us the confidence and technical foundation to deliver high-performance hydrogen infrastructure for the UK. These projects set a new benchmark for scale, reliability, and sustainability.”
Plug Power Strengthens Its Global Position
Plug Power operates the largest PEM-based liquid hydrogen plant in the United States and is rapidly expanding production capacity in Louisiana and Tennessee. Its GenEco electrolyzers are designed for high efficiency and long-term operational reliability, supported by comprehensive service agreements to minimize lifecycle costs.
Europe remains one of Plug’s key growth regions, with multiple multi-gigawatt opportunities underway in Spain, the UK, and across the continent. With this latest UK contract, Plug continues building a strong foothold in the industrial, transport, and utility segments that form the backbone of the emerging hydrogen economy.
