Does Plug Power Have Any Power To Rally?

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January 2021, Plug Power peaked at $75.49. 

It now trades at $1.77. 

Why does this interest me? 

For starters, I love underdogs. 

Secondly, the fundamentals are promising. 

Thirdly, I see a bullish divergence in momentum and a reversal bottom ion the charts.  

Plug Power Inc. is an American company that specializes in hydrogen fuel cell technology. Headquarters in the USA, the company develops and manufactures hydrogen fuel cell systems that replace conventional batteries in electric-powered vehicles and equipment. 

PLUG has major partnerships with companies like Amazon AMZN, Walmart WMT, and Home Depot HD, supplying fuel cell systems for forklifts and logistics fleets. The company is also expanding into hydrogen production, aiming to create a comprehensive hydrogen ecosystem for clean energy solutions worldwide. 

Plug Power is a key player in the push for sustainable energy, working to advance hydrogen as an alternative to fossil fuels in transportation, industrial power, and grid applications. 

What are the biggest challenges Plug Power faces in scaling its hydrogen infrastructure? 

  1. High Production Costs –Plug Power needs to scale production while reducing costs to remain competitive with fossil fuels and other energy alternatives. 
  2. Hydrogen Supply Chain & Distribution –Transporting and storing hydrogen is complex, requiring specialized infrastructure. 
  3. Infrastructure Buildout – The current hydrogen infrastructure, including refueling stations and production facilities, is still in its early stages.  
  4. Regulatory & Policy Uncertainty –Uncertainty around regulations, subsidies, and carbon pricing can impact Plug Power’s ability to secure long-term investments and growth. 
  5. Technology & Efficiency Improvements –Plug Power must continue investing in R&D to enhance its competitive position. 
  6. Competition & Market Adoption –The company must navigate competition from firms investing in alternative renewable energy sources. 
  7. Profitability & Financial Sustainability – While Plug Power has aggressive expansion plans, it has yet to achieve consistent profitability.  
  8. Renewable Energy Availability – Since green hydrogen relies on renewable energy sources like wind and solar, ensuring a steady and affordable supply of renewable electricity is essential for scaling up hydrogen production. 

To overcome these challenges, Plug Power is actively working on expanding its hydrogen production facilities, forming strategic partnerships, and pushing for supportive policies to drive the hydrogen economy forward. 

Government action on tax incentives, infrastructure investment, and regulatory support will be crucial in scaling Plug Power’s hydrogen business.  

But what do we know? 

PRICE DICTATES THE NARRATIVE 

On the Daily chart going back to September 2024 until February 2025, we see a potential double bottom at $1.60. 

That gives this highly speculative stock, a support and risk level. 

Looking at Real Motion, the red dots are over the 200-DMA (green), while the price is far below. That is what we call a bullish divergence in momentum. 

On the Leadership indicator, PLUG underperforms the benchmark. 

A classic reversal pattern happens when an instrument makes a new low (60+ days) and then closes above the high of that day on the next day. 

With today’s action an inside day (range within the range of the day before), a move and close over 1.85 would be interesting. 


ETF Summary  

(Pivotal means short-term bullish above that level and bearish below)  

S&P 500 (SPY) New all-time high 

Russell 2000 (IWM) Has to clear 227 then 230 and hold 220   

Dow (DIA) 439 support 452 now the resistance to clear 

Nasdaq (QQQ) 540 new all-time high now the bar to cross 

Regional banks (KRE) 64 pivotal 

Semiconductors (SMH245 support 260 resistance 

Transportation (IYT71.40 support 73.50 resistance 

Biotechnology (IBB) 130 resistance  

Retail (XRT) Middle of the 2025 range 

iShares 20+ Treasury Bonds (TLT) Above the 50-DMA and needs to clear 90 to get interesting 


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James Hanshaw 2 months ago Contributor's comment
Plug Power long ago unplugged investors. Insiders sold out when the price was over $20 just before they announced lousy results and their promises since have not been kept. I bought in at $16 and got out at $8. Now the price is under $2. It is only for gamblers and not for investors. James