Ballard Power Systems Inc. and Vertiv have officially entered into a partnership agreement with a focus on utilizing hydrogen-powered fuel cell systems for backup power applications in data centres. Vertiv, a key player in power and cooling systems for data centres, has integrated Ballard fuel cell power modules into its uninterruptible power systems at its Ohio facility as part of a proof of concept. Nicolas Pocard, Ballard's vice-president of marketing and strategic partnership, highlighted that the collaboration will enable the offering of cost-effective, scalable, and zero greenhouse gas emission fuel cell backup power solutions. The successful operation of zero GHG emission backup power integrated into an uninterruptible power architecture has been demonstrated through initial validations and tests. As a result of this positive development, Ballard shares saw a significant increase of nearly nine percent on the Toronto Stock Exchange. This partnership signifies a step forward in the adoption of renewable energy solutions in critical infrastructure like data centres, showcasing the potential of hydrogen fuel cells in enhancing sustainability and efficiency.