Plug Power Inc., a U.S. company that is a global leader in complete H₂ solutions, and GH2 Global, a Brazilian company that is a pioneer in the development of green H₂ infrastructure in the country, announced a strategic partnership to accelerate, throughout the country, the adoption of H₂-powered technologies for material handling.

The collaboration combines Plug Power's proven portfolio of H₂ technologies—including GenDrive fuel cells and its fueling infrastructure—with GH2's deep market knowledge, project development experience, and integration capabilities across Brazil's logistics (material handling and distribution centers), industrial, and heavy-duty transportation sectors.

Together, the companies will offer complete turnkey solutions that replace not only lead-acid battery propulsion but also other conventional fuels, such as diesel, LNG, and natural gas, with zero-emission H₂ fuel cell systems. The result is reduced operational downtime, increased fleet productivity, optimized use of operational space, and progress toward decarbonization goals.

"Brazil is poised to become a global leader in renewable energy, and green H₂ is central to this transformation," said Andy Marsh, CEO of Plug Power. "The partnership with GH2 allows us to bring our established H₂ technology and production capabilities to a market rich in renewable resources and industrial demand," he added.

Brazil's robust renewable energy matrix and extensive power grid create an ideal platform for integrating green H₂ into material handling operations at scale. By leveraging this unique advantage, GH2 and Plug Power aim to accelerate the transition to H₂-powered logistics and establish a benchmark for sustainable industrial operations in the country.

"Brazil's renewable backbone makes it one of the most competitive markets in the world for H₂ adoption," said Augusto Bias Daré Junior, CEO of GH2. "Our partnership with Plug allows us to combine cutting-edge fuel cell and H₂ production technologies with our local project execution capabilities, ensuring scalable and economically viable H₂ logistics solutions for warehouses, factories, and distribution networks throughout the country," he continues.

Under the agreement, Plug Power will supply the H₂ fuel cells along with the associated infrastructure, while GH2 will be responsible for project integration, licensing processes, and alignment with Brazil's renewable energy grid. The initial focus will be on large logistics and industrial hubs, with expansion to other strategic regions of the country.

The partnership supports Plug Power's global goal of enabling the use of 1,000 tpd of green H₂ by 2028, while positioning GH2 to accelerate the adoption of H₂-powered solutions for material handling in the logistics, manufacturing and distribution sectors in Brazil.