NM company plans hydrogen power plant

Updated: Wednesday, 15 Jul 2009, 2:06 PM MDT
Published : Wednesday, 15 Jul 2009, 2:06 PM MDT

By SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN, Associated Press Writer

ALBUQUERQUE (AP) - A New Mexico-based energy technology company says it plans to develop what it calls the world's first utility-scale, zero-emissions hydrogen power plant.

Jetstream Wind Inc. officials said Wednesday that the plant would use electricity from wind, solar and other renewable energy sources to separate water into hydrogen and oxygen. The hydrogen would be burned in a turbine to generate enough electricity to power about 6,000 homes.

The plant also would be able to capture and store oxygen and hydrogen in liquid and gaseous forms for secondary markets.

The company broke ground on the $219 million project earlier this month in Truth or Consequences in southern New Mexico.

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NM company plans hydrogen power plant

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