Ballard Power Systems and Vertiv have announced a strategic technology partnership with a focus on providing zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emission fuel cell backup power solutions for data centers and critical infrastructures. Vertiv has successfully integrated Ballard fuel cell power modules with their Liebert® EXL S1 uninterruptible power system (UPS) in a proof of concept at their facility in Ohio. The partnership aims to address the increasing power demand and carbon footprint challenges in the data center industry to achieve net-zero targets. The collaboration demonstrates the technical feasibility and customer benefits of using hydrogen-powered fuel cell solutions for backup power applications. Vertiv's Power Module H2 solution integrates Ballard PowerGen 200kW fuel cell cabinets with a complete backup system, including power conditioning equipment, hydrogen storage infrastructure, and lithium-ion batteries. This solution is part of a 1 MW microgrid system at Vertiv's Customer Experience Center. The partnership aims to cater to the escalating energy demands of future data centers with a focus on zero GHG emission backup power generation. The Power Module H2 solution is designed to be rapidly deployable and scalable, offering advantages such as low maintenance, extended backup capacity, and optimized footprint for multi-megawatt applications. Vertiv and Ballard's collaboration aligns with Vertiv's 'One Vertiv, One World' plan, emphasizing sustainability in their business strategy. They will showcase fuel cell-powered standby power applications for data centers and critical infrastructures at Smarter E Europe 2024. The companies aim to provide innovative and eco-friendly solutions to meet the energy needs of the digital infrastructure industry.