Ballard Power Systems Secures 1.5MW Fuel Cell Order for California Rail Decarbonization

On Thursday, Ballard Power Systems Inc. (NASDAQ:BLDP) announced a new supply agreement with California-based rail operator Sierra Northern Railway, which involve the supply of 1.5MW of fuel cell engines, with delivery expected in 2025.

This partnership is part of Sierra Northern Railway’s broader efforts to decarbonize its operations across California.

Ballard Power Systems Secures 1.5MW Fuel Cell Order for California Rail Decarbonization

An industrial facility floor with employees walking around PEM fuel cell applications.

12 Ballard FCmove-XD engines will be supplied to convert 3 existing diesel switching locomotives into hydrogen-fueled and zero-emission locomotives. The FCmove-XD modules are engineered for heavy-duty applications and provide the environmental benefits of zero emissions without requiring costly overhead catenary systems.

Ballard’s President and CEO Randy MacEwen highlighted the company’s momentum in decarbonizing the North American freight rail sector. For instance, Kennan Trains, which are powered by Ballard fuel cells, offer safe and reliable zero-emission operations. They serve as a direct 1:1 replacement for diesel engines on non-electrified rail lines.

Ballard Power Systems Inc. (NASDAQ:BLDP) designs, develops, manufactures, sells, and services proton exchange membrane/PEM fuel cell products. The company serves bus, truck, rail, marine, stationary power, and similar emerging markets. Sierra Northern Railway is the freight division of the privately owned Sierra Railroad Company, which also holds a principal ownership in Sierra Energy Corporation.

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