CPKC places follow-on order for approximately 20 MW of Ballard fuel cell engines for North American locomotives
Ballard Power Systems has signed a new Long Term Supply Agreement with Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) for 98 fuel cell engines, totaling approximately 20 megawatts (MW) of power. Each engine has a 200 kW capacity, with deliveries expected in 2025.
This agreement builds upon their existing partnership started in 2021, which has already delivered about 10 MW of fuel cell engines. CPKC currently operates three hydrogen locomotives, with prototype testing ongoing since 2022. The new engines will support CPKC's expanding hydrogen locomotive program, focusing on switching and freight service applications in Alberta, Canada.
Ballard Power Systems ha firmato un nuovo Accordo di Fornitura a Lungo Termine con Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) per 98 motori a celle a combustibile, per un totale di circa 20 megawatt (MW) di potenza. Ogni motore ha una capacità di 200 kW, con consegne previste per il 2025.
Questo accordo si basa sulla loro partnership esistente iniziata nel 2021, che ha già fornito circa 10 MW di motori a celle a combustibile. CPKC attualmente opera tre locomotive a idrogeno, con test di prototipi in corso dal 2022. I nuovi motori supporteranno l'espansione del programma di locomotive a idrogeno di CPKC, concentrandosi su applicazioni di manovra e servizio merci in Alberta, Canada.
Ballard Power Systems ha firmado un nuevo Acuerdo de Suministro a Largo Plazo con Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) para 98 motores de celdas de combustible, que totalizan aproximadamente 20 megavatios (MW) de potencia. Cada motor tiene una capacidad de 200 kW, con entregas previstas para 2025.
Este acuerdo se basa en su asociación existente que comenzó en 2021, la cual ya ha entregado alrededor de 10 MW de motores de celdas de combustible. CPKC actualmente opera tres locomotoras de hidrógeno, con pruebas de prototipo en curso desde 2022. Los nuevos motores respaldarán el programa de locomotoras de hidrógeno en expansión de CPKC, enfocado en aplicaciones de maniobra y transporte de carga en Alberta, Canadá.
발라드 파워 시스템즈는 캐나다 퍼시픽 캔자스시티 (CPKC)와 98개의 연료 전지 엔진에 대한 새로운 장기 공급 계약을 체결했습니다. 이 계약은 총 약 20메가와트(MW)의 전력을 포함하며, 각 엔진의 용량은 200kW입니다. 배송은 2025년에 예정되어 있습니다.
이 계약은 2021년에 시작된 기존 파트너십을 기반으로 하며, 그동안 약 10MW의 연료 전지 엔진이 공급되었습니다. CPKC는 현재 3대의 수소 기관차를 운영하고 있으며, 2022년부터 프로토타입 테스트가 진행되고 있습니다. 새로운 엔진은 CPKC의 수소 기관차 프로그램 확대를 지원하여 알버타, 캐나다에서 전환 및 화물 서비스 응용 프로그램에 중점을 둘 것입니다.
Ballard Power Systems a signé un nouvel Accord de Fourniture à Long Terme avec Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) pour 98 moteurs à hydrogène, représentant environ 20 mégawatts (MW) de puissance. Chaque moteur a une capacité de 200 kW, avec des livraisons prévues pour 2025.
Ce contrat s'appuie sur leur partenariat existant commencé en 2021, qui a déjà fourni environ 10 MW de moteurs à hydrogène. CPKC exploite actuellement trois locomotives à hydrogène, avec des tests de prototypes en cours depuis 2022. Les nouveaux moteurs soutiendront l'expansion du programme de locomotives à hydrogène de CPKC, en se concentrant sur les applications de manœuvre et de transport de marchandises en Alberta, Canada.
Ballard Power Systems hat einen neuen Langzeitliefervertrag mit Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) über 98 Brennstoffzellenmotoren abgeschlossen, die insgesamt etwa 20 Megawatt (MW) Leistung liefern. Jeder Motor hat eine Kapazität von 200 kW, und die Lieferungen sind für 2025 vorgesehen.
Dieser Vertrag baut auf ihrer bestehenden Partnerschaft auf, die 2021 begann und bereits etwa 10 MW Brennstoffzellenmotoren geliefert hat. CPKC betreibt derzeit drei Wasserstofflokomotiven, deren Prototypentests seit 2022 laufen. Die neuen Motoren werden das wachsende Wasserstofflokomotivprogramm von CPKC unterstützen, das sich auf Rangier- und Gütertransportanwendungen in Alberta, Kanada, konzentriert.
- New Long Term Supply Agreement secured for 98 fuel cell engines
- 20 MW total order value with deliveries scheduled for 2025
- Expansion of existing partnership that has already delivered 10 MW
- Strategic positioning in the North American freight rail market
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The LTSA builds on an existing partnership between Ballard and CPKC, which started in 2021, and has included delivery of approximately 10 MW of fuel cell engines to date and the successful integration of Ballard fuel cell engines into hydrogen-powered locomotives for regular switching and freight service applications in
"We are thrilled with the opportunity to further develop our strategic relationship with CPKC to decarbonize not only their locomotive fleet but also participate in the electrification of freight rail across
Prototype diesel freight locomotives retrofitted with hydrogen fuel cells, hydrogen storage and battery packs have undergone various testing at CPKC since 2022. CPKC currently has three hydrogen locomotives in operation.
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