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Plug Power is building an end-to-end green hydrogen ecosystem-from production, storage, and delivery to energy generation. The company plans to build and operate green hydrogen highways across North America and Europe. Plug will deliver its green hydrogen solutions directly to its customers and through joint venture partners into multiple end markets, including material handling, e-mobility, power generation, and industrial applications.

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Plug Power, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLUG#NASDAQ">PLUG</a>) shares are trading lower on Monday. The company inked a binding framework agreement with Allied Green Ammonia (AGA) to supply 3 gigawatts (GW) of electrolyzer capacity for AGA&#8217;s green <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/10/g41207472/plug-and-allied-green-execute-binding-framework-agreement-for-3-gw-electrolyzer-capacity" rel="noreferrer noopener">hydrogen-to-ammonia plant in Australia</a>.
Following the MOU and engineering design package, Plug and AGA are finalizing a sales agreement. This partnership advances plans for one of the world&#8217;s largest green ammonia plants, with Plug&#8217;s electrolyzer system set for delivery by late 2026 or early 2027.
AGA is developing a major green ammonia facility at Gove Peninsula, Northern Territory, Australia, set to produce 2,700 metric tons per day using renewable energy.
This collaboration with Plug Power will decarbonize ammonia production by replacing traditional Steam Methane Reforming (SMR) with green hydrogen from Plug&#8217;s electrolyzers.
By combining Plug&#8217;s technology with AGA&#8217;s industry expertise, the facility aims to produce green ammonia competitively compared to conventional, carbon-intensive methods.
Andy Marsh, CEO of Plug Power. &#8220;Our extensive experience in constructing and operating large-scale hydrogen facilities, combined with our cutting-edge PEM electrolyzer technology, positions us as the ideal partner for this transformative 3 GW project.&#8221;
Alfred Benedict, Chairman &amp; Managing Director of Allied Green said, &#8220;Our collaboration with Plug Power builds on our team&#8217;s substantial work over many years that will enable us to efficiently harness the power of electrolysis-based hydrogen and, drastically reduce carbon emissions in the ammonia production process.&#8221;
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This month, Plug Power teamed up with Carreras Grupo Logístico in Spain to establish <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/10/41120825/whats-going-on-with-plug-power-stock-tuesday" rel="noreferrer noopener">hydrogen-powered logistics site</a>.
Investors can gain exposure to the stock via&nbsp;Global X Hydrogen ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HYDR#NASDAQ">HYDR</a>).
Price Action: PLUG shares are down 0.70% at $2.135 at the last check Monday.
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What's Going On With Plug Power Stock Monday?

This follows recent completion of MOU and BEDP contracts Both parties are collaborating to finalize purchase agreement in coming months
SLINGERLANDS, N.Y., Oct. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Plug Power Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLUG#NASDAQ">PLUG</a>), a global leader in comprehensive hydrogen solutions for the green hydrogen economy, has signed a binding framework agreement with <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=pR2RuS5WBGoJ-qSU3vweL5tY63ohdTPgKWje09XumE-bDs1GKi_fINdnlHxJ9_pL9kn9s_54mJm_3uThc9_lq_lwTEIfelJ3r0x9zhqCNDhCQJnrvhEeszR-Lxtx0vMh">Allied Green Ammonia (AGA)</a>, an Australian company focused on green ammonia production, to finalize a supply agreement for three gigawatts (GW) of electrolyzer capacity to AGA's green hydrogen to ammonia plant in Australia.
The framework agreement follows the <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=e3KErr75nv9edO2oL0mE6O45b8-LMuu9wphlCxvW8sGrcq9Hr2alH-Pjs4ju4JqH41j1Y6hPx-HdXpXs4YJgzZaKt8Vm-c1sFl_X0ZgQ9ZRzeDueJZAmjORB5eUDRhY53kGDYzSvHtFetj_JlSvU5Rx1aQNelDl00rvy-QtzQdUB9SJxLMhGjgVe7K7BabTH1m6oUohitTtbyup8Bqc-xFoi8DOqspold5PNcpXjriyNQRek_xahTb1k6Zvx3VNE2_SpWmT5hPdVj1RZdbA9cA==">recently signed</a> MOU and basic engineering and design package (BEDP). Both parties will now move into finalizing the sales and purchase agreement. The partnership between Plug and AGA marks a major step toward building one of the world's largest green ammonia production facilities in the world, with the delivery of Plug's electrolyzer system expected for the end of the year in 2026/early 2027.

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Plug And Allied Green Execute Binding Framework Agreement For 3 GW Electrolyzer Capacity To AGA's Green Hydrogen To Ammonia Plant In Australia; Both Parties Are Collaborating To Finalize Purchase Agreement In Coming Months

Jefferies analyst Dushyant Ailani maintains Plug Power (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLUG#NASDAQ">PLUG</a>) with a Hold and lowers the price target from $2.2 to $2.

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Jefferies Maintains Hold on Plug Power, Lowers Price Target to $2

Shares of hydrogen fuel-cell energy company Plug Power, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLUG#NASDAQ">PLUG</a>) slipped <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premarket">in premarket trading</a> on Thursday, with a negative analyst action potentially the downside trigger.
Jefferies analyst Dushyant Ailani reduced the price target for Plug Power shares from $2.20 to $2, while maintaining a Hold rating, <a href="https://www.streetinsider.com/Analyst+Comments/Plug+Power+%28PLUG%29+PT+Lowered+to+%242+at+Jefferies/23796847.html">according </a>to StreetInsider. The stock is down 52% for the year-to-date period as fundamentals falter. In early August, the company<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41134015/jd-vance-tim-walz-debate-sets-a-different-tone-candidates-discuss-israel-iran-escalation-immigration"> reported a decline in its second-quarter revenue</a> and a wider loss, although the net loss per share narrowed due to an increase in outstanding shares. 
After raising a &#8220;going concern&#8221; warning in late 2023, the company came back a quarter later to reassure investors that it has sufficient cash to finance ongoing operations for the foreseeable future.
Ahead of the release of the second quarter results, the company raised $200 million in gross proceeds through a common stock offering. In early September, the company announced it had received a $10 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to demonstrate next-generation hydrogen refueling infrastructure for medium and heavy-duty vehicles at scale.
In premarket trading, the stock slipped 1.39% to $2.13, according to<a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174"> Benzinga Pro data.</a> Jefferies new price target suggests an incremental downside risk of around 7.41%.
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Why Plug Power Stock Is Sliding In Thursday's Premarket

Sentiment continues to be cautious as traders play the &#8220;wait-and-watch&#8221; game until they see off <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/10/41148891/jobs-report-in-focus-will-slower-growth-push-the-fed-toward-november-interest-rate-">Friday&#8217;s non-farm payroll data.</a> The index futures traded moderately lower early Thursday. The weekly jobless claims data along with the ongoing tensions in the Middle East and the status of the dockworkers strike are among the key focal items for traders. The S&amp;P 500 has gained in all but one month so far this year and the momentum is supporting the market even as it navigates through another air pocket centered this time mainly around geopolitics.
Oil&#8217;s extended run could keep energy stocks buoyant and artificial intelligence stalwart Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) traded higher in premarket, while electric-vehicle stocks have decelerated.
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In premarket trading on Thursday,&nbsp;the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) moved down 0.30% to $567.15 and the&nbsp;Invesco QQQ ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) slipped 0.39% to $480.09, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/lxquj26b2sag" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro data</a>.
Cues From Last Session:
U.S. stocks closed Wednesday&#8217;s session marginally higher, as the market overcame early jitters set in motion by a stronger-than-expected private payrolls report and the ongoing headwinds such as the Middle East tensions and dockworkers&#8217; strike. After recouping early losses, the averages moved in a narrow range around the unchanged line before ending slightly higher.
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Seven of the 11 S&amp;P 500 sectors ended in the red, while energy stocks rallied strongly and IT stocks found moderate buying interest. Utility and financial stocks rose marginally.
Insights From Analysts:
The non-farm payrolls report due on Friday is expected to show job gains of 150,000 for September, up from 142,000 in August. JPMorgan Trading Desk <a href="https://x.com/TradingThomas3/status/1841607537445183928">predicts </a>a volatile Friday, with the S&amp;P 500 Index potentially moving either side of the flat line in a range of a 2% decline to a 1.5% gain depending on how the numbers pan out,
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<li>job gains over 20,000 &#8211; flat to 0.5% gain</li>
<li>160,000-20,000 &#8211; 1%-1.5% gain</li>
<li>140,000-160,000 &#8211; 0.75%-1.25%</li>
<li>110,000 &#8211; 140,000 &#8211; 0.5%-1.5% drop</li>
<li>less than 110,000 &#8211; 1.25%-2% drop</li>
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Upcoming Economic Data:
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<li>The Labor Department will release the weekly jobless claims data at 8:30 a.m. EDT. Economists, on average, expect the number of individuals claiming unemployment benefits to come in at 220,000 in the week ended Sept. 28, up from 218,000 in the previous reporting week.</li>
<li>S&amp;P Global is due to release its final service sector manufacturing index at 9:45 a.m. EDT. The flash reading released in mid-September came in at 55.4, up from 54.2 in August.</li>
<li>The Institute for Supply Management&#8217;s non-manufacturing PMI, due at 10 a.m. EDT, is expected at 51.7 in September, almost flattish at 51.5 reported for August.</li>
<li>The Commerce Department will release the factory goods orders report at 10 a.m. EDT. The consensus estimate calls for unchanged orders for August relative to September when orders climbed 5% month-over-month.</li>
<li>Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari is due to moderate a discussion with Atlanta Fed President Raphael Bostic at 10:40 a.m. EDT.</li>
<li>The Treasury will auction four- and eight-week bills at 11:30 a.m. EDT.</li>
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Stocks In Focus:
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<li>Levi Strauss &amp; Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LEVI#NYSE">LEVI</a>) slumped nearly 11% <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premarket">in premarket trading </a>on the company&#8217;s quarterly results released after the market close on Wednesday.</li>
<li>AngioDynamics, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ANGO#NASDAQ">ANGO</a>) and Constellation Brands, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STZ#NYSE">STZ</a>) are due to release their <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/earnings">quarterly results ahead of the market opening.</a></li>
<li>Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) fell over 1.50%, extending its slide from Wednesday, and most electric-vehicle stocks, including Rivian Automotive, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIVN#NASDAQ">RIVN</a>), Lucid Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LCID#NASDAQ">LCID</a>) and ChargePoint Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHPT#NYSE">CHPT</a>) all traded down about 2%.</li>
<li>Plug Power Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLUG#NASDAQ">PLUG</a>) moved down 1.85% following a negative analyst action.</li>
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Commodities, Bonds And Global Equity Markets:
Crude oil futures continued their upward climb amid intensifying Middle East tensions, while gold futures fell modestly. Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) declined over 1% below the $61K mark. The yield on the 10-year Treasury note rose 2.4 points to 3.809%.
Most Asian retreated barring the Japanese, Australian, New Zealand and Malaysian markers, while China and South Korea were closed for public holidays. The major European markets lost ground in early trading.
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Plug Power, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLUG#NASDAQ">PLUG</a>) shares are trading <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/10/g41114798/plug-power-collaborates-with-carreras-grupo-log-stico-for-implementation-of-a-complete-green-hydro" rel="noreferrer noopener">lower on Tuesday.</a>
The company is expanding in Spain by&nbsp;collaborating with Carreras Grupo Logístico to launch a complete green hydrogen ecosystem in the country.
The initiative aims to create a hydrogen-powered logistics site at Carreras Grupo Logístico&#8217;s facility in Masquefa, Barcelona, through a fuel cell technology validation project.
According to&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?gspk=YWRhbWVja2VydDUzMzY&amp;gsxid=zBMR4PKmcgBw" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro</a>, PLUG stock has lost over 68% in the past year. Investors can gain exposure to the stock via&nbsp;Global X Hydrogen ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HYDR#NASDAQ">HYDR</a>).
Plug is collaborating with Carreras to swap out their current lead-acid battery-powered forklifts for hydrogen fuel cells, promoting decarbonization and enhancing the efficiency of Carreras Grupo Logístico&#8217;s operations.
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&#8220;We are excited to work with Carreras Grupo Logístico to usher in a landmark moment: the first hydrogen-powered logistics site in Spain,&#8221; noted Plug CEO Andy Marsh.
This shift to green hydrogen will boost energy efficiency, productivity, and sustainability while lowering operational costs.
The initiative at Masquefa will function as a testing ground to assess the advantages of Plug&#8217;s technology compared to traditional batteries. Findings from this project will help expand hydrogen fuel cell technology to other locations in Spain and incorporate it into Carreras Group&#8217;s primary logistics operations, which encompass 46 warehouses.
If successful, Plug will provide Carreras Grupo Logístico with a comprehensive green hydrogen ecosystem, featuring hydrogen fuel cells, a 1 MW electrolyzer, and a hydrogen refueling station.
&#8220;This strategic collaboration highlights the transformative potential of hydrogen-powered solutions to achieve the twin goals of decarbonization and operational gains in the logistics sector,&#8221; the CEO added.
Price Action: PLUG shares are trading lower by 4.87% to $2.15 at last check Tuesday.
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What's Going On With Plug Power Stock Tuesday?

The initiative will aim to establish, through a fuel cell technology advantages validation project, the first hydrogen-powered logistics site in Spain at Carreras Grupo Log&iacute;stico&#39;s logistics center in Masquefa, Barcelona.
If the project is successful, Plug will deliver to Carreras Grupo Log&iacute;stico a complete green hydrogen ecosystem, including hydrogen fuel cells, a 1 MW (megawatt) electrolyzer, and a hydrogen refueling station.

Plug Power Partners With Carreras Grupo Logístico To Launch Complete Green Hydrogen Ecosystem In Spain

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Shares of companies in the broader industrial space are trading higher following the Fed's announcement to cut rates by 50 basis points yesterday, which could support investment and economic growth.

Plug Power Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLUG#NASDAQ">PLUG</a>) shares are trading higher today. The hydrogen solutions&nbsp;provider launched <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/09/g40935208/plug-power-launches-an-equipment-lease-financing-platform-plug-is-targeting-150-million-from-a-com" rel="noreferrer noopener">an equipment lease financing platform</a>.
The company aims to raise over $150 million in the near to mid-term through a combination of debt leverage and customer financing solutions.
The platform is designed to unlock capital from Plug&#8217;s equipment assets and offer financing options to drive sales growth.
In its initial step, Plug finalized three sale and leaseback deals totaling around $44 million with GTL Leasing, a portfolio company of Antin Infrastructure Partners.
&#8220;It provides for immediate capital with a path to additional capital over the near term, supports our growth in the green hydrogen sector, and aligns with Plug&#8217;s financial and operational objectives,&#8221; stated Plug CFO, Paul Middleton.
These agreements cover hydrogen transport and storage equipment, including trailers and cryogenic storage tanks. The transactions allow Plug to retain access to essential hydrogen equipment while enhancing its financial flexibility.
The capital raised will be reinvested into core operations, supporting the company&#8217;s long-term growth and expansion plans.
The platform is designed to improve Plug&#8217;s operational efficiency and resource management while providing partners like GTL with an attractive investment opportunity to grow their leased asset portfolios.
For GTL and other participants, this partnership offers long-term revenue potential, portfolio diversification, and deeper involvement in the green hydrogen economy, positioning them for sustained growth and expansion.
Nathalie Kosciusko-Morizet and Stephan Feilhauer, Senior Partner and Partner respectively at Antin Infrastructure Partners stated, &#8220;These transactions not only provide GTL with a robust portfolio of storage tanks and trailers—both cryogenic and gaseous—but also support some of the largest distribution centers in the U.S.&#8221;
On Wednesday, Plug Power secured a 25-megawatt (MW) order for its proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolyzer systems from a major oil company <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/09/40934580/why-is-plug-power-stock-surging-premarket-on-thursday" rel="noreferrer noopener">joint&nbsp;venture, Castellón Green Hydrogen S.L</a>.
Investors can gain access to the stock via&nbsp;Global X Hydrogen ETF&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HYDR#NASDAQ">HYDR</a>) and&nbsp;ETF Series Solutions Defiance Next Gen H2 ETF&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HDRO#NYSE">HDRO</a>).
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Price Action: PLUG shares are up 5.95% at $2.225 at the last check Thursday.
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Plug Power Fuels Sales Boom With $150M+ Equipment Leasing Strategy - What's The Benefit?

Plug Power shares are trading higher after the company launched an equipment lease financing platform.

This platform is intended to enable Plug to access capital by leveraging its equipment asset base and to provide equipment financing solutions to Plug&#39;s customers to support equipment sales growth.&nbsp;
As a first step in this platform, Plug signed three separate sale and leaseback transactions equivalent to ~$44 million&nbsp;with GTL Leasing, a portfolio company of Antin Infrastructure Partners.
These transactions enable Plug to retain access to crucial hydrogen equipment while strengthening its financial position. The funds generated will be reinvested into Plug&#39;s core operations and focused on driving long-term growth and expansion initiatives.
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Plug Power Reveals Establishment Of An Equipment Leasing Platform And Is Targeting Over $150M In The Near To Mid-term

Plug Power Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLUG#NASDAQ">PLUG</a>) shares are trading higher premarket Thursday. The company secured a 25-megawatt (MW) order for its proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolyzer systems from oil companies BP p.l.c. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BP#NYSE">BP</a>) and Iberdrola S.A.&#8216;s (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBDSF#OTC">IBDSF</a>) <a target="_blank" href="https://www.ir.plugpower.com/press-releases/news-details/2024/Plug-Contracts-with-bp-and-Iberdrola-Joint-Venture-to-Supply-25-MW-of-PEM-Electrolyzers-for-bps-Castelln-Refinery-Project-in-Valencia-Spain/default.aspx" rel="noreferrer noopener">joint </a>venture, Castellón Green Hydrogen S.L.
The project will use five 5 MW containerized PEM electrolyzers to decarbonize BP&#8217;s Castellón refinery in Valencia, Spain and is expected to reduce CO2 emissions by 23,000 tons annually.
Plug&#8217;s electrolyzers will be deployed in a project led by BP and Iberdrola to produce green hydrogen, replacing a portion of the refinery&#8217;s current gray hydrogen, which is generated from natural gas.
This partnership with BP marks the start of a long-term collaboration to decarbonize operations, with potential expansion up to 2 gigawatts of electrolysis capacity.
Plug CEO Andy Marsh said, &#8220;The selection of Plug&#8217;s technology for this project serves as a clear example of our established industry expertise and proven technology.&#8221;
&#8220;Industry experts have highlighted the immense market potential for green hydrogen in Europe as being a key factor for reaching European Union decarbonization targets. This presents a significant opportunity for Plug, and we have the market knowledge and technology readily available to make a substantial impact.&#8221;
This month, Plug Power won a contract to support 25 MW of PEM electrolyzers for H2DRIVEN&#8217;s <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/09/40834851/plug-power-secures-contract-with-h2driven-for-25-mw-electrolyzers-enhancing-green-methanol-proje" rel="noreferrer noopener">green methanol project in Portugal</a>.
The contract will provide Technical Evaluation Phase support for 25 megawatts of Proton Exchange Membrane Electrolyzers during the Front End Engineering Design process for a green methanol project in Portugal.
Apart from this, the company received a $10 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to scale its HYPER-Fuel project, which focuses on advanced hydrogen refueling infrastructure&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/09/40735452/whats-going-on-with-plug-power-stock-today" rel="noreferrer noopener">for medium and heavy-duty vehicles</a>.
This funding is part of the DOE&#8217;s $62 million investment in 20 projects across 15 states to advance next-generation clean hydrogen technologies.
Investors can gain access to the stock via&nbsp;Global X Hydrogen ETF&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HYDR#NASDAQ">HYDR</a>) and&nbsp;ETF Series Solutions Defiance Next Gen H2 ETF&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HDRO#NYSE">HDRO</a>).
Price Action: PLUG shares are up 5.24% at $2.21 premarket at the last check Thursday.
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Why Is Plug Power Stock Surging Premarket On Thursday?

Plug Signs Agreement With BP And Iberdrola Joint Venture To Supply 25 MW Of PEM Electrolyzers For BP's Castellón Refinery Project In Valencia, Spain

Financial giants have made a conspicuous bearish move on Plug Power. Our analysis of options history for Plug Power (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLUG#NASDAQ">PLUG</a>) revealed 15 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 0% of traders were bullish, while 100% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 13 were puts, with a value of $980,019, and 2 were calls, valued at $90,000.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $4.0 to $5.0 for Plug Power over the recent three months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.
This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Plug Power's options for a given strike price.
Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Plug Power's whale activity within a strike price range from $4.0 to $5.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Plug Power Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1726591557_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

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<h3>About Plug Power</h3>
Plug Power is building an end-to-end green hydrogen ecosystem—from production, storage, and delivery to energy generation. The company plans to build and operate green hydrogen highways across North America and Europe. Plug will deliver its green hydrogen solutions directly to its customers and through joint venture partners into multiple end markets, including material handling, e-mobility, power generation, and industrial applications.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with Plug Power, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Present Market Standing of Plug Power</h3>
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<li>With a volume of 33,213,916, the price of PLUG is up 7.62% at $2.12. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 51 days.</li>
</ul>
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Plug Power Unusual Options Activity For September 17

On Thursday, Plug Power, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLUG#NASDAQ">PLUG</a>) said it has secured a contract with H2DRIVEN, a project <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/09/g40831093/plug-signs-technical-evaluation-phase-contract-for-25-mw-of-pem-electrolyzers-with-dourog-s-and-ca" rel="noreferrer noopener">developed by Dourogás and CapWatt</a>.
The contract will provide Technical Evaluation Phase support for 25 megawatts of Proton Exchange Membrane Electrolyzers during the Front End Engineering Design process for a green methanol project in Portugal.
Leveraging the success of its Basic Engineering and Design Package for large-scale facilities, Plug has now introduced a comparable solution for projects involving multiple 5 MW PEM electrolyzer units.
The new TEP offering is designed to assist customers by providing essential technical information and support throughout the permit and funding application process, as well as during plant development.
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This service aims to minimize risks and help customers make well-informed Final Investment Decisions.
Like the BEDP, the TEP offering focuses on delivering crucial insights and technical expertise to ensure successful project execution.
&#8220;This agreement underscores our leadership and expertise in PEM electrolyzer technology,&#8221; said Plug CEO Andy Marsh. &#8220;With the world&#8217;s largest PEM electrolyzer plant and extensive real-world experience, we are well-positioned to provide the technical support needed to advance this project.&#8221;
H2DRIVEN aims to strengthen the national economy and enhance resilience by advancing research and development, fostering innovation, diversifying production systems, and decreasing dependence on external markets.
According to&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?gspk=YWRhbWVja2VydDUzMzY&amp;gsxid=zBMR4PKmcgBw" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro</a>, PLUG stock has lost over 77% in the past year. Investors can gain exposure to the stock via&nbsp;Global X Hydrogen ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HYDR#NASDAQ">HYDR</a>).
Price Action: PLUG shares are trading lower by 1.55% to $1.91 at last check Thursday.
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Plug Power Secures Contract With H2DRIVEN For 25 MW Electrolyzers, Enhancing Green Methanol Project In Portugal

Plug Power Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLUG#NASDAQ">PLUG</a>), a global leader in comprehensive hydrogen solutions for the green hydrogen economy, has secured a contract with H2DRIVEN, a project developed by Dourogás and CapWatt, to provide Technical Evaluation Phase (TEP) support for 25 megawatts (MW) of its Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) Electrolyzers during the Front End Engineering Design (FEED) process for their green methanol project in Portugal.

Plug Signs Technical Evaluation Phase Contract For 25 MW Of Proton Exchange Membrane Electrolyzers With Dourogás And CapWatt For 80K Ton Per Year Methanol Project

Plug Power, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLUG#NASDAQ">PLUG</a>) has received a $10 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to scale its HYPER-Fuel project, which focuses on advanced hydrogen refueling infrastructure<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/09/g40726175/plug-awarded-10-million-doe-grant-to-lead-development-of-advanced-hydrogen-refueling-station-in-wa" rel="noreferrer noopener"> for medium and heavy-duty vehicles</a>.
The project involves developing liquid-to-gaseous and cryogenic dispensing hydrogen refueling stations. As per the deal, Plug Power will handle engineering, construction, operation, and training.
This funding is part of the DOE's $62 million investment in 20 projects across 15 states to advance next-generation clean hydrogen technologies.
The initiatives aim to improve hydrogen fueling infrastructure, showcase hydrogen-powered port equipment, and enhance processes for the efficient and equitable deployment of hydrogen technologies.
The station will offer fueling rates over 8 kg/min, a daily capacity of 2+ tonnes, and options for 350 and 700-bar pressurized hydrogen, including subcooled liquid and cryo-compressed forms, to support heavy-duty vehicles.
The project will build a hydrogen fueling station in Pullman, Washington, operational by 2026, to showcase advanced technologies.
This model could be replicated nationwide to meet refueling demands and boost hydrogen fuel cell use. The location is strategic due to the Pacific Northwest H2 Hub and Washington State's 2035 zero-emission vehicle mandate.
Earlier this year, Plug Power received nine DOE awards for Clean Hydrogen Electrolysis, Manufacturing, and Recycling under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, underscoring its leadership and dedication to advancing the green hydrogen economy.
Investors can gain access to the stock via Global X Hydrogen ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HYDR#NASDAQ">HYDR</a>) and&nbsp;ETF Series Solutions Defiance Next Gen H2 ETF&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HDRO#NYSE">HDRO</a>).
Price Action: PLUG shares are down 0.29% at $1.735 at the last check Thursday.
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What's Going On With Plug Power Stock Today?

Plug Power Secures $10M Grant From US Department Of Energy To Demonstrate Next Generation Hydrogen Refueling Infrastructure For Medium And Heavy-duty Vehicles At Scale

Plug Power, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLUG#NASDAQ">PLUG</a>) shares are <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/movers" rel="noreferrer noopener">trading lower on Thursday.</a>
According to&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?gspk=YWRhbWVja2VydDUzMzY&amp;gsxid=zBMR4PKmcgBw" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro</a>, PLUG stock has lost over 74% in the past year. Investors can gain exposure to the stock via&nbsp;Global X Hydrogen ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HYDR#NASDAQ">HYDR</a>) and&nbsp;ETF Series Solutions Defiance Next Gen H2 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HDRO#NYSE">HDRO</a>).
The company has appointed Colin Angle, former CEO of iRobot Corporation, to its Board of Directors. Angle brings expertise in technology innovation, robotics, and strategic leadership to Plug Power&#8217;s Board.
&#8220;Colin&#8217;s insights and experience will help guide Plug Power as we scale our operations and deliver on our commitment to sustainability, revenue growth, and profitability,&#8221; said Andy Marsh, CEO of Plug Power.&nbsp;
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Earlier this month, Plug Power said it announced the appointment of&nbsp;Dean Fullerton as COO.&nbsp;Fullerton comes from&nbsp;Amazon.com, Inc., where he was responsible for global engineering services and <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/08/40253760/plug-power-stock-falls-on-q2-earnings-revenue-miss-eps-miss-soft-guidance-new-coo-and-more" rel="noreferrer noopener">oversaw operations engineering for 14 years.</a>
The firm deployed over $70 million of electrolyzer systems in the second quarter. The company noted that because of final commissioning and testing requirements, the majority of the deployments were not recognized as revenue in the quarter. Plug expects to recognize that revenue in the second half of 2024.
Plug Power expects full-year 2024 revenue to be in the range of&nbsp;$825 million&nbsp;to&nbsp;$925 million versus estimates of $917 million.
Price Action: PLUG shares are trading lower by 2.27% to $2.15 at last check Thursday.
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Plug Power's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLUG#NYSE">PLUG</a>) short percent of float has fallen 5.53% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 224.69 million shares sold short, which is 25.64% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 5.0 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Plug Power Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1723640416_0_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Plug Power has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Plug Power's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Plug Power's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 10.31%, which means the company has more short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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