HFI Energy Systems US Inc. has signed an exclusive agreement with Barrick Gold Corporation and the Jefferson Local Development Corporation (JLDC) to develop a groundbreaking 500 MW clean energy park in Whitehall, Montana. This ambitious project will combine wind energy, battery storage, and green hydrogen production to create a sustainable, technology-driven future. The park is expected to produce up to 300 metric tons of green hydrogen per day, with the cost of hydrogen estimated at under $2/kg.

The facility will feature HFI's advanced wind turbine technology, which includes a patented bi-cowling design for improved energy production, and a hydrogen electrolysis system that turns wastewater into clean hydrogen. The park’s operations will generate clean hydrogen for industrial and electricity production, while its only byproduct is pure water, contributing to environmental sustainability.

A significant aspect of the project is the 500 MW Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), which will store excess energy and balance supply during peak demand. The BESS will ensure a reliable, continuous energy supply, supporting industries such as AI data centers that require high levels of energy.

The development of this energy park is expected to generate significant economic benefits for the region, including job creation and infrastructure development. It will also attract energy-intensive industries, boosting local innovation and sustainability efforts.

Tim Blake, CEO of HFI Energy Systems, emphasized the project’s role in advancing clean energy while driving economic growth in the region. The energy park will position Whitehall as a hub for clean energy innovation, manufacturing wind turbines and hydrogen electrolyzers on-site.

Source: fuelcellsworks.com