FuelCell Energy to Collaborate with MHB to Deliver Solid Oxide Electrolyzers for Large-Scale Green Hydrogen Production

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FuelCell Energy (Nasdaq: FCEL) has partnered with Malaysia Marine and Heavy Engineering (MMHE) to develop large-scale electrolyzer facilities across Asia, New Zealand, and Australia. This collaboration aims to enhance green hydrogen production by addressing high electricity and capital costs. FuelCell Energy's solid oxide technology promises higher efficiency requiring less energy, while MMHE's modular approach aims to lower overall project costs. The project seeks to produce zero-carbon hydrogen, potentially powering hundreds of thousands of homes. This initiative marks a significant step towards affordable large-scale clean energy solutions.

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• Collaboration with MMHE to enhance green hydrogen production capabilities.
• FuelCell Energy's solid oxide electrolyzer technology offers high efficiency, reducing energy input requirements.
• Modular approach from MMHE expected to lower capital costs for large-scale projects.
• Potential to produce zero-carbon hydrogen, benefiting environmental goals.

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DANBURY, Conn. and KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Feb. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FuelCell Energy, Inc., (Nasdaq: FCEL) and Malaysia Marine and Heavy Engineering Sdn Bhd (MMHE), a wholly owned subsidiary of Malaysia Marine and Heavy Engineering Holdings Berhad (KLSE: MHB), have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on the development of large-scale electrolyzer facilities in Asia, New Zealand and Australia. These facilities are being designed to dramatically increase the efficiency and reduce the cost of green hydrogen* production. Together, the companies expect to deliver electrolyzer equipment to make large-scale clean hydrogen production an easily accessible and viable energy option.

The collaboration aims to address the two most significant challenges in the production of green hydrogen, namely the cost of input electricity and the capital cost of the production facility. Due to its efficiency in producing hydrogen, FuelCell Energy’s solid oxide technology requires less energy input compared to lower efficiency and low-temperature electrolysis. On the other hand, MHB's ability to modularize and build at scale is expected to reduce the total capital cost for large-scale electrolyzer projects. The joint solution is expected to produce zero-carbon hydrogen to power hundreds of thousands of homes from each production facility.

“We recently announced that we are accepting orders for our solid oxide electrolyzer platform, the result of 20 years of R&D and testing. This collaboration with MHB is the next significant milestone, as we prepare to offer green hydrogen production for energy at a very large scale and lower cost,” said Mark Feasel, Chief Commercial Officer, FuelCell Energy. “We are excited about this collaboration and look forward to working together to help decarbonize the globe.”

“MHB is committed to accelerate in doing our part to provide cleaner solutions to our clients. In addition to our involvement in carbon capture and storage space, we recognize that hydrogen also increasingly plays an important role in energy transition and decarbonization. MHB is extremely pleased to be a go-to-market partner to FuelCell Energy to provide a solution in expediting the production of hydrogen-fueled clean energy. This MoU is part of MHB’s deliberate move to build a sustainable portfolio supporting the transition to a low-carbon future through collaboration with technology partners,” said Pandai Othman, Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, MHB. “We are optimistic that both companies will empower global industries in their goals to achieve net-zero emission targets.”

*Note:
Green hydrogen is produced by using electricity from renewables to split water through a chemical process called electrolysis.

• The FuelCell Energy solid oxide electrolyzer is:
  • Efficient: Capable of producing hydrogen with the greatest known efficiency (100% when excess heat is made available), requiring less electricity to produce hydrogen.
  • Reliable: Ability to ramp up and down to complement hydrogen demand and availability of renewables, while maintaining high electrical efficiency.
  • Modular: Quiet and sleek in its design, enabling co-location with energy sources in almost any location. For example, one module supporting a fueling station is expected to produce 600 kg of hydrogen per day.
  • Scalable: The 1 MW unit will fit in the footprint of two standard shipping containers and can be replicated for multi-megawatt installations. Larger scale installations (up to gigawatt scale) will feature consolidated balance of plant equipment to reduce the footprint and cost. The module design can be rack- mounted, further reducing the space required to deploy gigawatt scale installations.
  • Flexible: Designed load ramp-up of 10% per minute, going from standby to full load in ten minutes. This will let customers easily shift power supplies to the fuel cells from renewable resources like wind or solar, or simply adjust to changing consumer demand throughout the day.  
    
    

About FuelCell Energy FuelCell 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: Betsy Schaefer 914.318.3072 bschaefer@fce.com   Tom Gelston 203.830.7494 tgelston@fce.com

About MHB Malaysia Marine and Heavy Engineering Holdings Berhad (MHB) is a globally trusted energy and marine solutions provider for a wide range of heavy engineering facilities and vessels. MHB has 50 years of track record in delivering integrated and complex solutions to international oil & gas clients. We are recognised for our global expertise in deepwater support services, offshore conversion services and LNG vessel repair and dry docking. MHB also owns and operates a regional Centre of Excellence – a learning centre that produces technically expert workers for the industry. We understand the importance of delivering solutions that are sustainable to our stakeholders, where we now provide services that support the global energy transition in the areas of renewable energy, maritime decarbonisation & energy efficiency. Our capabilities and track record in summary: Full range EPCIC services for heavy engineering construction Complete offshore assets conversion services in one location Comprehensive marine repair, refurbishment, upgrading and life extension of vessels and rigs For more information, kindly contact MHB Corporate Communications: Nor Mariam Mohd Nazir                 Hp: +6012 341 9494                                       Email: nor.mariam@mmhe.com.my                  Farah Nabilah Mohd Azman Hp: +6011 2634 2915 Email: farah.nabilah@mmhe.com.my

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 regarding future events or the Company’s future performance that involve certain contingencies and uncertainties. The forward-looking statements include, without limitation, the Company’s plans and expectations regarding future product sales. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance, and all forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected. Factors that could cause such a difference include, without limitation, the risks set forth in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2022. The forward-looking statements contained herein speak only as of the date of this release. The Company expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any such statement contained herein to reflect any change in the Company’s expectations or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based.

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FAQ

What is the collaboration between FuelCell Energy and MMHE about?

FuelCell Energy and MMHE are collaborating to develop large-scale electrolyzer facilities aimed at increasing the efficiency and reducing the cost of green hydrogen production.

How will the electrolyzer facilities benefit green hydrogen production?

The facilities will address high electricity costs and capital expenses, enabling more efficient and affordable production of zero-carbon hydrogen.

What technology does FuelCell Energy use for hydrogen production?

FuelCell Energy employs solid oxide technology, which has been developed over 20 years and is known for its energy efficiency in hydrogen production.

What is the expected impact of this collaboration on the environment?

The collaboration aims to produce zero-carbon hydrogen, which can significantly contribute to decarbonization efforts and provide clean energy to homes.

When was the partnership between FuelCell Energy and MMHE announced?

The partnership was announced on February 16, 2023.