Proactive Investors - AFC Energy (LON:AFEN), the hydrogen power generation specialist, has inked a strategic partnership deal with Illuming Power to scale up the production of fuel cell plates and stacks for the former's S Series air-cooled platform.
A first of its kind for Illuminig, the multi-year agreement will utilise the North American group's international network to deliver fully commissioned S Series fuel cell plates and stacks, integral components of AFC's H-Power generator modules.
The commercial tie-up aligns with AFC's strategy of leveraging low-capital outsourced manufacturing to meet market demands efficiently.
"Illuming Power is a valued partner of AFC Energy with over two years of collaborative work with us in supporting stack design and delivery," said AFC CEO Adam Bond.
"Their experience in stack build, both in prototype and commercial applications with thousands of stacks currently in operation across the global hydrogen market today, makes them a reliable and trusted supplier to AFC Energy
"Their experience, alignment with our business model, and investment in their own growth trajectory makes Illuming a key partner to AFC Energy's success."
Orders for the S Series stacks have already been placed.