FCwave 200 Fuel Cell Module
200 kW liquid-cooled PEM fuel cell module for data center UPS, marine, and stationary power applications. High durability, modular MW-scale scalable design.
Overview
The Ballard FCwave 200 is a high-performance liquid-cooled PEM fuel cell module delivering 200 kW of clean power. Designed for integration into data center UPS systems, marine propulsion, and stationary power applications, the FCwave platform offers industry-leading durability and power density. Its modular design enables scalable configurations from 200kW to multi-MW systems. When integrated with Vertiv UPS systems, the FCwave 200 provides zero-transfer-time backup power with lithium-ion battery buffer.
Technical Specifications
Basic Specifications
- Brand & Model
- Ballard Power Systems / FCwave 200
- Rated Power Output
- 200 kW per module
- Output Voltage & Frequency
- 400-700 VDC (configurable)
- System Efficiency
- 48-55% (LHV)
Transient Response & UPS Topology
- Topology Type
- Battery Hybrid UPS (partner integration)
- Switchover / Transfer Time
- 0 ms (with battery buffer)
- Fuel Cell Response Time
- < 10 seconds to full power
Fuel & Hydrogen Infrastructure
- Hydrogen Purity Required
- 99.97% (ISO 14687 Grade D)
- Hydrogen Consumption Rate
- ~32 kg/hr at 100% load
- Inlet Pressure Range
- 2 - 8 bar
- Fuel Cell Type
- PEM (Proton Exchange Membrane) - Liquid Cooled
Environmental & Operational Data
- Acoustic Noise Level
- < 70 dB(A) @ 1m
- Operating Temperature Range
- -30°C to +50°C
- Footprint / Dimensions & Weight
- 1.8m × 1.2m × 0.6m (module) / ~750 kg
- Heat Rejection / Cooling
- Liquid Cooled
Compliance & Certifications
- CE Certification
- ✓ Certified
- UL Certification
- UL 1973 (integrated)
- NFPA 2 Compliance
- ✓ Compliant
- ISO Certification
- ISO 9001, ISO 14001
Sustainability Impact & ROI
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