Collaborating to demonstrate the technical feasibility and customer benefits of hydrogen-powered fuel cell solutions, Vertiv has integrated Ballard fuel cell power modules with VertivTM Liebert® EXL S1 uninterruptible power system within a successfully demonstrated proof of concept at Vertiv’s facility in Ohio.
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 VertivTM HPL Lithium-Ion batteries, Liebert® EXL S1 UPS system and the VertivTM 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 VertivTM DynaFlex Battery Energy Storage System.
Initial tests have demonstrated successful operation of zero GHG emission backup power integrated into an uninterruptible power architecture. Vertiv’s Power Module H2 offers scalable, rapid-deploy data centre power and retrofit capability.
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
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