Ballard signs record supply agreement with Solaris
By Luke Willetts - 3rd May 2024
Canada / Poland – Ballard Power Systems Inc, a manufacturer of fuel cell systems based in Burnaby, British Columbia, has signed a long-term supply agreement with Polish bus manufacturer, Solaris Bus & Coach sp. z o.o. of Bolechowo, to supply 1,000 hydrogen fuel cell engines to power Solaris buses in Europe, the largest single order in Ballard’s history. Delivery is to occur from 2024 to 2027. The 1000 units are to be made up of approximately 800, FCmove-HD 70 kW and 200, FCmove-HD+ 100 kW engines which will be integrated into the Solaris 12-metre and 18-metre buses. Included in the contract are after-market and extended warranty services.
Randy MacEwen, Ballard President and Chief Executive Officer said: