Hydrogen fuel cells from Ballard Power Systems will power 31 modules totaling 3 MW for testing and deployment in a variety of end-use applications for a leading global construction, electric power and off-road equipment manufacturer.
Integration, testing, and deployment of the modules are scheduled for the year 2022 and year 2023.
“We are thrilled to be partnering with this important strategic account where we are able to offer Ballard’s portfolio of leading fuel cell engines across a variety of off-road and stationary power applications,” stated Randy MacEwen, Ballard’s President & CEO. “We see significant leverage in our business model where we use the same core competencies, the same core fuel cell technology, and, in some cases, the same fuel cell engines across different business verticals and geographic markets.”
Ballard’s newest fuel cell engine, the FCmoveTM-HD+, will be supplied as part of the orders, making this an important commercial milestone for the company. Because of the FCmoveTM-lower HD+’s total cost of ownership compared to its predecessors, it is a viable, zero emission alternative to traditional medium and heavy-duty applications.
MacEwen continued, “Our latest FCmove™-HD+ demonstrates a significant improvement in our technology and highlights the pace at which our fuel cells are advancing and supporting the market need for zero-emission solutions. We are excited with increased customer and end-user engagement to decarbonize heavy-duty off-road mobility applications, such as mining equipment, as well as stationary power applications, such as critical back-up for data centers. We are well positioned to support decarbonization of various hard-to-abate applications.”
