CFE Expands GenCell's Hydrogen Backup Power Solution Across Mexico
Key Ideas
  • CFE, Mexico's largest utility, doubled its order of GenCell REX™ backup power units for climate-resilient, zero-emission backup power.
  • The project enhances substation resilience, automation, and compliance with cybersecurity regulations, extending backup duration to 24 hours.
  • GenCell's hydrogen-fueled backup solutions operate in extreme conditions without preheating, with infrequent servicing and parts replacement requirements.
  • The strategic partnership with CFE aims to drive substation resilience, promoting GenCell's penetration of the power utility sector in North America.
The article discusses how Comisión Federal de Electricidad (CFE), Mexico's state-owned utility and the largest utility in North America, has decided to expand its deployment of GenCell's hydrogen-powered backup solutions across Mexico. The utility ordered tens of additional GenCell REX™ backup power units, in addition to those already deployed, to provide climate-resilient, zero-emission, long-duration Tier One backup power to harden its substations. These units are supported by GenCell GEMS™ energy management software, offering immediate power during grid outages. The collaboration between CFE, GenCell, and Gncell Mexico led to the order of additional units with triple load capacity for substations. The project focuses on enhancing resilience, digitization, automation, and compliance, with the aim of extending backup duration to 24 hours. GenCell's backup solutions operate in extreme conditions without preheating, with minimal servicing needs. The partnership with CFE is crucial in driving substation resilience and increasing GenCell's presence in the power utility sector in North America. This strategic move aligns with CFE's goals for reliable, stable, and clean energy supply for its substations, showcasing a positive sentiment towards hydrogen technology and its benefits for the energy sector.
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