Wedoany.com Report-Aug. 25, National Grid Ventures (NGV) announced it will install the world’s first commercially deployed, 100 percent hydrogen-fueled linear generator at its Northport Power Plant in New York. The project is supported by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) and the Long Island Power Authority (LIPA), with additional funding from NGV. Stony Brook University and Mainspring Energy are key partners. The generator, expected to be operational by September 2026, will undergo a 12-month testing period running fully on green hydrogen.

The generator produces electricity through a low-temperature, flameless chemical reaction and will support peak demand periods. The New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) has projected that at least 20 gigawatts of Dispatchable Emission-Free Resources (DEFR) will be needed by 2040 to replace fossil generation and meet state clean energy targets.

Will Hazelip, President of National Grid Ventures US, said: “This hydrogen-fueled, commercial linear generator is the world’s first and an important step in developing the energy resources of tomorrow. It has the ability to change fuels as market conditions change to avoid burdening customers with unnecessary costs.”

Doreen M. Harris, President and CEO of NYSERDA, stated: “NYSERDA is proud to support National Grid Ventures’ hydrogen-fueled commercial linear generator, which represents a pivotal frontier in building a resilient electricity grid.”

Carrie Meek Gallagher, CEO of LIPA, noted: “LIPA is proud to support this groundbreaking project that positions Long Island at the forefront of clean energy innovation.”

The project will be independently evaluated by the Advanced Energy Research and Technology Center at Stony Brook University. Assistant Professor Dimitris Assanis will lead the research team to assess performance, efficiency, emissions, and noise levels. Kevin Gardner, Vice President for Research and Innovation at Stony Brook, emphasized the university’s role in strengthening regional energy reliability and offering students practical experience.

Mainspring Energy Chief Commercial Officer Adam Simpson said: “This visionary project provides the opportunity to demonstrate how Mainspring’s flexible linear generator platform can bring DEFRs to the State of New York and other regions.” The generator is fuel-flexible, able to operate on hydrogen, biogas, natural gas, or blends, without requiring high-purity hydrogen.

Matthew Aracich, President of the Building and Construction Trades Council of Nassau and Suffolk Counties, added: “The linear generator will again demonstrate New York’s readiness to lead the world forward in innovation and clean energy.”

The initiative is expected to create 35–50 local engineering and construction jobs and provide training for 30–40 members of NGV’s workforce. It also supports the growth of a hydrogen ecosystem in New York State.

National Grid Ventures is part of National Grid plc, operating energy assets across the US, UK, and Europe, including transmission, LNG storage, solar, and battery projects. LIPA provides electricity to Long Island and the Rockaways, while Mainspring Energy manufactures scalable, low-emissions linear generators. Stony Brook University, a leading research institution in the SUNY system, is contributing research and innovation expertise.