VANCOUVER, BC
and WESTERVILLE, Ohio,
June 18,
2024 /CNW/ - Ballard Power Systems (NASDAQ: BLDP)
(TSX: BLDP) and Vertiv (NYSE: VRT), a global provider of critical
digital infrastructure and continuity solutions, have entered into
a strategic technology partnership with a focus on backup power
applications for data centres and critical infrastructures,
scalable from 200kW to multiple MWs.
Collaborating to demonstrate the technical
feasibility and customer benefits of hydrogen-powered fuel cell
solutions, Vertiv has integrated Ballard fuel cell power modules
with Vertiv™ Liebert® EXL S1 uninterruptible power system (UPS)
within a successfully demonstrated proof of concept (POC) at
Vertiv's facility in Ohio.
"As the soaring increase in data usage is driving
up power demand and expansion of data centre capacity globally, the
need to effectively manage electricity consumption and the carbon
footprint of this energy-intensive sector is critical to achieve
net-zero targets," said Nicolas Pocard, Vice President Marketing
and Strategic Partnerships, Ballard. "Ballard and Vertiv's
strategic partnership enables both parties to leverage our
respective strengths to offer cost-effective, zero greenhouse gas
(GHG) emission fuel cell back-up power solutions that are scalable
to meet data centres growing power demands."
Based on industry-ready components, Vertiv's
demonstrated Power Module H2 solution at their Delaware, Ohio facility integrates two Ballard PowerGen
200kW fuel cell cabinets, which power the fully functional
decarbonized backup system. The solution encompasses a complete
cooling sub-system, power conditioning equipment and hydrogen
storage infrastructure integrated with Vertiv™ HPL Lithium-Ion
batteries, Liebert® EXL S1 UPS system and the Vertiv™ DynaFlex
Energy Management Controller. The Power Module H2 solution is part
of the 1 MW Vertiv Customer Experience Center microgrid solution
including a 1MW AC Solar PV array and Vertiv™ DynaFlex Battery
Energy Storage System (BESS).
Initial validations and tests have demonstrated
successful operation of zero GHG emission backup power integrated
into an uninterruptible power architecture.
"The unprecedented adoption of artificial
intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing (HPC) are driving
a need for eco-friendly power solutions for our customers, with a
focus on zero-carbon and low-carbon energy alternatives," said
Viktor Petik, Vice President of
Vertiv Infrastructure Solutions. "The successful fuel cell
proof-of-concept with Ballard provides a viable option for
customers strengthening their data center sustainability strategy,
and those moving to a future-ready Bring Your Own Power (BYOP)
model."
Vertiv's Power Module H2 is an alternative for
meeting escalating energy demands of future data centres and zero
GHG emission backup power generation. The prefabricated and factory
tested system, provides a rapidly deployable and scalable power
infrastructure for new data centres as well as the capability of
retrofitting existing sites without redesign of the electrical
infrastructure.
With a geographic focus on North America, Europe and selected opportunities in other
geographies, the Vertiv Power Module H2 solution offers several
advantages for critical infrastructure applications:
- Single-supplied complex power infrastructure
- Zero GHG emission and low noise backup power
generation
- Rapid Dynamic power response
- Low maintenance compared to diesel generator backup
solutions
- Extended backup (days) – limited only by fuel storage
capacity
- Optimized footprint for MW scale applications
- Scalable in multi-MW UPS and Fuel Cell applications
The Vertiv Power Module H2 solution broadens the
Vertiv power portfolio and is an innovative contribution to the
recently revealed the "One Vertiv, One
World" plan, part of Vertiv's responsible business strategy
to enable a more sustainable future.
Vertiv and Ballard's teams will demonstrate and
discuss fuel cell powered standby power applications for data
centers and critical infrastructures at Smarter E Europe 2024,
Europe's largest alliance of
exhibitions for the energy industry, including Intersolar Europe,
ees Europe, Power2Drive
Europe, and EM-Power Europe. The
companies will be at exhibition area B2, Booth B2 436, from 19-21
June.
About Ballard Power Systems
Ballard Power Systems' (NASDAQ: BLDP; TSX: BLDP)
vision is to deliver fuel cell power for a sustainable planet.
Ballard zero-emission PEM fuel cells are enabling electrification
of mobility, including buses, commercial trucks, trains, marine
vessels, and stationary power. To learn more about Ballard, please
visit www.ballard.com.
This release contains forward-looking statements
concerning the performance of the Power Module H2 solution, its
uses, and customer benefits. These forward-looking statements
reflect Ballard's current expectations as contemplated under
section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section
21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Any such
forward-looking statements are based on Ballard's assumptions
relating to its financial forecasts and expectations regarding its
product development efforts, manufacturing capacity, and market
demand.
These statements involve risks and uncertainties
that may cause Ballard's actual results to be materially different,
including general economic and regulatory changes, detrimental
reliance on third parties, successfully achieving our business
plans and achieving and sustaining profitability. For a detailed
discussion of these and other risk factors that could affect
Ballard's future performance, please refer to Ballard's most recent
Annual Information Form. Readers should not place undue reliance on
Ballard's forward-looking statements and Ballard assumes no
obligation to update or release any revisions to these
forward-looking statements, other than as required under applicable
legislation.
About Vertiv
Vertiv (NYSE: VRT) brings together hardware,
software, analytics and ongoing services to enable its customers'
vital applications to run continuously, perform optimally and grow
with their business needs. Vertiv solves the most important
challenges facing today's data centers, communication networks and
commercial and industrial facilities with a portfolio of power,
cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extends
from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in
Westerville, Ohio, USA, Vertiv
does business in more than 130 countries. For more information, and
for the latest news and content from Vertiv, visit Vertiv.com.
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