FuelCell Energy Delivers Fuel Cell Power to Derby as Part of Connecticut Clean Energy Initiatives
16 Novembre 2023 - 5:46PM
FuelCell Energy, Inc. (Nasdaq: FCEL), the Connecticut-based global
leader in state-of-the-art fuel cell platforms, celebrated the
opening of its newest clean energy project at a “cable cutting”
ceremony in Derby.
The 14-megawatt baseload fuel cell project located on Roosevelt
Drive consists of 10 fuel cells and will supply power to thousands
of customers of Eversource and United Illuminating. It is the
second largest fuel cell park in North America following only
FuelCell Energy’s Bridgeport fuel cell park and will generate
substantial tax revenue for the city.
The location in Derby was selected by the state, which held a
competitive bidding process as part of its efforts to foster
distributed utility scale clean energy solutions that can be
deployed in high density areas throughout Connecticut.
Additionally, the fuel cell park is the first major project to come
online since the state launched its new “Make it Here” marketing
campaign designed to show the strength of its manufacturing base.
All the components of this facility were made in FuelCell Energy’s
Torrington, Connecticut, factory.
While fuel cells can serve a variety of functions, such as
creating hydrogen or capturing carbon, in Derby they are being used
to deliver competitively priced, Class I Renewable Energy as part
of 20-year power purchase agreements with Eversource and United
Illuminating. In Connecticut, a Class I renewable energy source is
defined by statute as electricity produced from wind power,
geothermal power or fuel cells.
Joining FuelCell Energy President and CEO Jason Few at the
ceremonial opening were Governor Ned Lamont, State Representative
Jonathan Steinberg, Derby Mayor Rich Dziekan, and other key policy
makers who have championed the local fuel cell industry and clean
energy in the state. Eversource and United Illuminating were
represented, as well.
Make it Here
FuelCell Energy was founded in Danbury in 1969. The company
continues to maintain its headquarters there and has a
manufacturing facility in Torrington. The company’s heritage and
in-state manufacturing led it to proudly adopt the new “Make It
Here” state branding and messaging unveiled in October 2023.
FuelCell Energy President and CEO Jason Few commented, “FuelCell
Energy works with a broad range of companies and industries all
over the world. We help businesses and communities with
decarbonizing power generation, increasing energy resiliency and
reliability, capturing carbon and enabling industry and society to
strive toward a cleaner and more secure future. In addition, we
produce hydrogen as a cleaner fuel to power the next century, move
transportation forward cleanly and provide long duration energy
storage.”
Few added, “However, we couldn’t be prouder to be able to
deliver groundbreaking clean energy solutions to our neighbors
right here in Connecticut and are grateful for the vision and
leadership of our government officials and representatives for
making this possible.”
Project Background
The Roosevelt Drive fuel cell project, delivering 14 megawatts
of power, is located on privately leased land and was the location
of today’s ceremony.
The project was first announced in 2018 following a Connecticut
Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) Clean
Energy Request for Proposals, and it is one of two fuel cell
projects in Derby that were awarded to FuelCell Energy.
The second project, located on Coon Hollow Road within City of
Derby Department of Public Works area, was awarded under
Connecticut’s Shared Clean Energy Facility (SCEF) program. The fuel
cell on that site will produce 2.8 megawatts of power.
Derby is a city that has a history of embracing energy
innovation, including being the home of New England’s first
electric trolley, powering local homes and industry with the
hydropower of the Housatonic River, and being the first in the
country to offer both gas and electric service to customers.
How It Works
Fuel cells electrochemically combine fuel and air to create
power without combustion. Other energy generation processes combust
methane, emitting nitrogen oxide (NOx), sulfur oxide (SOx), and
particulate matter emissions, which can lead to smog, acid rain,
and respiratory issues. The electrochemical reaction in fuel cells
is virtually free of these harmful emissions.
FuelCell Energy's platforms help utilities and independent power
producers eliminate or reduce emissions while strengthening grid
reliability. The fuel cell power plant's compact design, quiet
operation, and clean emissions profile make it easy to site in
populated areas.
About FuelCell EnergyFuelCell Energy,
Inc. (NASDAQ: FCEL): FuelCell Energy is a global leader in
sustainable clean energy technologies that address some of the
world’s most critical challenges around energy, safety, and global
urbanization. It collectively holds more than 450 fuel cell
technology patents in the United States and globally. As a leading
global manufacturer of proprietary fuel cell technology platforms,
FuelCell Energy is uniquely positioned to serve customers worldwide
with sustainable products and solutions for businesses, utilities,
governments, and municipalities. The Company’s solutions are
designed to enable a world empowered by clean energy, enhancing the
quality of life for people around the globe.
CONTACT: Investor Relationsir@fce.com203.205.2491
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