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Ballard Power Systems Inc. (BLDP) generates regular news flow through operational updates, product launches, commercial orders and financial disclosures related to its PEM fuel cell business. The company reports on its activities in Heavy-Duty Mobility, Stationary Power, and Emerging and Other Markets, covering applications such as buses, commercial trucks, trains, marine vessels, stationary power systems, material handling and off-road uses.
Investors and industry followers can expect earnings releases and quarterly results that detail revenue from fuel cell products and services, gross margin performance, operating expenses, cash operating costs, adjusted EBITDA, cash and cash equivalents, and order backlog. These updates often highlight deliveries to bus and rail customers in North America and Europe, as well as developments in marine and stationary markets.
Ballard’s news also features product and technology announcements, including new modules in its FCmove® family for transit buses and the FCwave™ marine fuel cell engine. For example, the company has announced the FCmove®-SC, a new-generation transit fuel cell module designed for city buses, and has reported on orders for FCwave™ engines for deployment on vessels operated on European routes.
Additional coverage includes strategic and corporate updates such as leadership transitions, strategic realignment initiatives aimed at cost discipline and market focus, and changes to corporate service providers like transfer agents. Conference call announcements accompany major financial releases, providing details for live webcasts and replays.
This news page for BLDP aggregates these disclosures so readers can follow Ballard’s financial performance, commercial progress in heavy-duty mobility and marine projects, product evolution in PEM fuel cells, and key corporate developments over time.
Ballard Power Systems (NASDAQ: BLDP) has entered an Equipment Supply Agreement to supply 8 fuel cell modules to Talgo S.A. for its Vittal-One passenger train. Trials are set for early 2022 in Spain, with hopes for commercialization in 2023. This collaboration underscores the growing adoption of zero-emission technology in rail transport, as highlighted by Talgo's commitment to replace diesel with hydrogen. The innovative modular system will allow upgrades from diesel to hydrogen power, helping to reduce carbon footprints and improve mobility.
Ballard Power Systems (NASDAQ: BLDP) announced that its partner HDF Energy has commenced construction on the CEOG Renewstable® Power Plant in French Guiana. This facility is notable as the world's first multi-megawatt baseload hydrogen power plant, featuring the largest green hydrogen storage system for intermittent renewable sources. The $200 million project will integrate solar energy with hydrogen and battery storage to provide stable, zero-emission power for 10,000 households. The two companies expect to deliver the first fuel cell systems by mid-2023.
Ballard Power Systems (NASDAQ: BLDP) announced a significant milestone, achieving over 100 million kilometers powered by its proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell technology in commercial Heavy- and Medium-Duty Motive applications. In the past year, the company has more than doubled its operational kilometers. With around 3,500 buses and trucks currently utilizing its fuel cells globally, Ballard aims to lead in hydrogen fuel cell deployment for medium and heavy-duty applications. The CEO highlighted technological advancements in their 8th generation FCmoveTM-HD+ engine.
Ballard Power Systems (NASDAQ: BLDP) has launched the FCmove™-HD+, targeting the commercial vehicle market. This new power module outputs 100kW and features a design that is over 40% more compact and 30% lighter than its predecessor. The FCmove™-HD+ aims to reduce total lifecycle costs by 40% while maintaining high efficiency and performance. Significant market adoption is anticipated, with initial vehicles expected to be operational in 2022. Ballard continues to lead in hydrogen fuel cell technology, boasting over 100 million kilometers of road experience.
Ballard and QUANTRON have formed a strategic partnership to develop fuel cell electric trucks, aiming to enhance the market adoption of hydrogen technologies. The collaboration will integrate Ballard's FCmove™ fuel cell modules into QUANTRON's electric truck designs, focusing initially on a range of vehicles including a 7.5t delivery truck and a 44t heavy-duty truck. Initial deliveries are scheduled for the second half of 2022 in Germany, aided by government incentives covering up to 80% of conversion costs from internal combustion engines to alternative drives.
Ballard Power Systems and Hexagon Purus are collaborating to produce Class 6 & 7 Fuel Cell Electric Trucks. These trucks will feature a driving range of over 400 miles and refueling times similar to conventional trucks, contributing to zero-emission transport solutions. The trucks will include Ballard's 8th generation fuel cell module and Hexagon's lightweight hydrogen storage. The first prototype is set for delivery in the second quarter of 2022, with initial fleet deployments planned in California's Los Angeles Basin. This partnership aims to accelerate hydrogen and fuel cell technology adoption in heavy-duty transport.
Ballard Power Systems (NASDAQ: BLDP) announced the appointment of Mr. Hubertus Muehlhaeuser to its Board of Directors, effective August 5, 2021. Muehlhaeuser brings significant experience in industrial manufacturing and growth strategies from his previous executive roles. Chairman Jim Roche emphasized the importance of diverse skills on the Board, noting Muehlhaeuser's expertise will support Ballard's growth strategy, particularly in zero-emission hydrogen fuel cells for heavy-duty mobility applications. Muehlhaeuser aims to enhance shareholder value through ambitious scaling plans.
Ballard Power Systems (NASDAQ: BLDP) reported Q2 2021 results, registering revenues of $25.0 million, a 3% decrease from Q2 2020. Gross margin was 15%, down 6 percentage points. Cash operating costs surged 80% to $20.1 million, and the company reported a net loss of $21.9 million, up 104% year-over-year. Despite these challenges, cash reserves stood at $1.24 billion, a remarkable 630% increase from the previous year, and the order backlog hit $113.3 million.
Ballard Power Systems (NASDAQ: BLDP) has secured a purchase order for its 200-kilowatt FCwaveTM fuel cell module from Fusion-Fuel for the H2Evora project in Portugal. This project aims to generate zero-emission electricity using green hydrogen produced via Fusion-Fuel's HEVO electrolyzer, with a total output of approximately 15 tons of hydrogen annually. The collaboration supports sustainable electricity generation and showcases applications for hydrogen in various sectors, including natural gas blending and industrial uses.
Ballard Power Systems (NASDAQ: BLDP) has received a purchase order from Siemens Mobility for two 200-kilowatt fuel cell modules to power a Mireo Plus H passenger train during a trial operation in Bavaria, Germany. Scheduled for delivery in 2022, this collaboration marks a significant step toward the commercialization of the hydrogen-powered train. The Mireo Plus H is designed for non-electrified lines, achieving speeds of up to 160 km/h and ranges of 800 km. The trial is backed by Bavarian state ministers and is part of a broader effort to promote zero-emission transportation.