A grant has been awarded by the U.S. Department of Energy to Danbury-based FuelCell Energy. The $1.5 million is for hydrogen production research and development, compatible with nuclear energy sources. Connecticut's Congressional delegation says the grant is meant to help keep FuelCell on the forefront of innovation, while advancing an effort that supports Connecticut jobs and promote a cleaner, more energy-efficient future. The research and development will be aimed at reducing the operating temperature of solid-oxide high-temperature electrolysis to levels more compatible with advanced nuclear energy heat sources.
