Singaporean company presents 400kW fuel cell and innovates in the clean energy market

Horizon Fuel Cell Technologies , recognized for its pioneering work in fuel cell and electrolyzer technology, has launched its new 400kW VLS-IV cell . With increased efficiency and reduced costs, the device promises to revolutionize the market, being a robust answer for heavy trucks and equipment with high decarbonization challenges. In addition, the VLS-IV is positioned as a viable alternative for zero-carbon power plants , designed to meet emerging demands of data centers and independent grid edge plants.

Technological Advances and Reduction in Hydrogen Consumption

Horizon’s 400kW VLS-IV represents a milestone in reducing hydrogen consumption by up to 20% for heavy-duty trucks and other industrial applications , and effectively meets the high power demands of these equipment. The system uses the company’s patented graphite-metal hybrid bipolar plate technology , providing high reliability and failure resistance, as well as extending the equipment’s service life.

This innovation is accompanied by improvements in manufacturing techniques, where the use of high-precision graphite molding ensures a 50% reduction in production costs , while the metal receives a carbon coating through physical vapor deposition (PVD). These changes increase conductivity and reduce resistance, making VLS-IV a high-performance and affordable alternative.

New Era for the Hydrogen Economy

Horizon’s commitment to the VLS-IV cell reinforces the company’s path toward the hydrogen economy. The system has the potential to power AI data centers, providing a grid-independent power source, as well as offering solutions for peak-shaving – reducing peak demand on the grid. Horizon’s new cell, in addition to being innovative, aligns with the company’s “zero-carbon” strategy, as the company moves into a market where the commercial viability of hydrogen is increasingly realistic.

With the launch of the VLS-IV 400kW, Horizon Fuel Cell Technologies reaffirms its commitment to a sustainable future and a global energy transition.

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Fuel Cell Research Also Advances in Brazil

In Brazil, research into fuel cells is also gaining traction. Through the National Hydrogen Program, the country is moving towards including hydrogen in its energy matrix and decarbonizing the national economy. This strategy, which recently underwent public consultation, aims at continuous and adaptable development, being reviewed at the end of each year. Important initiatives are underway, such as those led by LabH2 at Coppe/UFRJ, which invests in the research and development of solid oxide fuel cells . This type of technology offers a promising alternative for the transportation and industrial sectors, with applications that contribute to reducing emissions and promoting a more sustainable economy.

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