Siemens and FuelCell Energy are joining forces to accelerate the rollout of fuel cell-based power generation, combining advanced fuel cell technology with electrical infrastructure expertise to meet growing demand for distributed energy systems.

 

The companies have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) that will see Siemens design and supply electrical balance of plant (EBOP) systems for FuelCell Energy’s fuel cell installations, supporting the rapid deployment of more than 100 MW of commercial projects.

 

The collaboration brings together Siemens’ expertise in electrical system design and integration with FuelCell Energy’s position as a turnkey fuel cell power provider. FuelCell Energy designs, manufactures, operates, and services fuel cell power plants for mission-critical customers worldwide, including data centers, industrial facilities, utilities, and distributed generation markets.

 

The partnership will focus on developing and delivering integrated distributed energy systems that combine fuel cells, battery energy storage, microgrid controls, and medium-voltage electrical equipment. The companies will work together on engineering, integration, and project delivery efforts aimed at shortening deployment timelines, lowering costs, and expanding adoption.

 

"The rapid growth of electrification and distributed energy is redefining how power must be delivered at scale,” said Kevin Brown, Head of Sustainability Solutions, Electrification and Automation, at Siemens Smart Infrastructure USA. 

 

“By combining FuelCell Energy’s fuel cell technology with Siemens’ electrical infrastructure, service, and integration expertise, we can deliver scalable, on-site power solutions for energy-intensive applications – helping customers deploy power faster, scale with confidence, and advance their transition to lower-emission, more resilient energy systems.”

 

FuelCell Energy’s Chief Product and Technology Officer, Shankar Achanta, said, “This collaboration with Siemens enables us to deliver what the market has been asking for—bringing generation and electrical infrastructure together into a single, scalable solution. For customers, that means reliable, on-site power that is faster to deploy and built to scale, beginning with the data centers driving today’s demand.”

 

Beyond immediate commercial deployments, the companies will explore pilot projects and new applications for fuel cell and electrical infrastructure technologies, including medium-voltage DC power delivery and modular electrical systems.