FuelCell Energy just locked in one of its largest power agreements to date. The Danbury, Connecticut-based fuel cell manufacturer signed a deal with Fit Energy to supply up to 380 MW of power capacity specifically targeting data centers, with an initial 30 MW tranche expected to come online this year.
Why fuel cells, why now
The company recently rolled out utility-grade power block solutions designed specifically for data centers, standardized at 12.5 MW per unit. FuelCell Energy has also established a new entity called Dedicated Power Partners, or DPP, to fast-track fuel cell deployments across large-scale applications.
Here’s the thing about fuel cells versus other distributed generation options: they run continuously. Unlike solar or wind, which depend on weather conditions, carbonate fuel cell platforms deliver baseload power 24/7.
The pipeline is getting bigger
