SFC Energy Collaborates with ConnectCom Sarl to Provide Customized Emergency Power Solutions

(IN BRIEF) SFC Energy AG, a leading supplier of hydrogen and methanol fuel cells, has partnered with ConnectCom Sarl to develop a customized emergency power solution. The collaboration involves supplying stationary EFOY H₂Cabinet X series units and utilizing the H₂Genset as a mobile power supplier. These solutions will enhance emergency power supply in Luxembourg’s public safety sector, ensuring 72-hour energy backup in the event of power outages. ConnectCom aims to expand its product offerings by integrating SFC’s fuel cells, catering to various sectors and enhancing resilience in communication systems. Claude Dupont, Managing Director at ConnectCom, emphasizes the importance of reliable power supplies in emergencies, while Dr. Peter Podesser, CEO of SFC Energy AG, highlights the company’s commitment to global expansion and competitiveness.

(PRESS RELEASE) BRUNNTAL/MUNICH/HANOVER, 24-Apr-2024 — /EuropaWire/ — SFC Energy AG (F3C:DE, ISIN: DE0007568578), a leading supplier of hydrogen and methanol fuel cells for stationary and mobile hybrid power solutions, developed a customized emergency power solution with the Luxembourg company ConnectCom Sarl.

As part of an initial order, SFC Energy will supply two versions of the stationary EFOY H₂Cabinet X series(1). ConnectCom will also use the H₂Genset(2), which recently went into series production, as a mobile power supplier. The parties agreed to keep the exact order volume confidential. The delivery of all ordered units is planned for the fourth quarter of 2024 and will be included in the full-year figures accordingly.

The EFOY H₂Cabinet turnkey hydrogen energy solutions will be used in Luxembourg as an emergency power supply in the public safety sector and will be operated on a long-term basis. In the event of a power outage, the EFOY Hydrogen Fuel Cells will secure the energy supply for 72 hours.

ConnectCom will strategically expand its product and service offering by integrating SFC’s Fuel Cells. This will enable customers from different sectors as industrial-oriented companies, public authorities, and operators of energy and communication networks to improve the resilience of existing or future communication systems and obtain them directly from a single source in Luxembourg.

Claude Dupont, Managing Director at ConnectCom: “Highly available communication systems are essential in case of an emergency. This places correspondingly high demands on power supplies, especially in today’s world. With its field-proven, low-maintenance, and environmentally conscious hydrogen fuel cell technologies, we are convinced that SFC Energy will put the emergency power supply of customer systems on a different foundation and enable us to make a major contribution to the national energy transition.”

Dr. Peter Podesser, CEO of SFC Energy AG: “The conclusion of the contract with ConnectCom once again demonstrates the competitiveness and reliability of our products. SFC is expanding its European footprint with this first order, which is in line with our company’s ongoing global internationalization drive. ConnectCom is a business partner for SFC, offering both extensive technological expertise in the field of digital communication and ensuring further regional growth in Europe.”

Further information on SFC Energy’s Clean Energy and Clean Power Management solutions can be found at www.sfc.com.

(1) Further information at here (2) Further information at www.h2-genset.com

About SFC Energy AG

SFC Energy AG (www.sfc.com) is a leading provider of hydrogen and direct methanol fuel cells for stationary and mobile hybrid power solutions. With the Clean Energy and Clean Power Management business segments, SFC Energy is a sustainably profitable fuel cell producer. The Company distributes its award-winning products worldwide and has sold more than 65,000 fuel cells to date. The Company is headquartered in Brunnthal/Munich, Germany, operates production facilities in the Netherlands, Romania, Canada and India. SFC Energy AG is listed on the Deutsche Boerse Prime Standard and has been part of the selection index SDAX since 2022 (GSIN: 756857 ISIN: DE0007568578).

About ConnectCom Sarl

ConnectCom is a Luxembourg-based small to medium-sized company offering high-availability digital mobile communication solutions from planning to installation and operation. ConnectCom has been in the field of industry, public authorities, and network operators for more than 30 years, and offers a complete portfolio when critical communication is required.

Media Contact:

SFC Energy:
Susan Hoffmeister
Tel. +49 89 125 09 03-33
Email: susan.hoffmeister@sfc.com
Web: sfc.com

ConnectCom:
ConnectCom Sarl
Claude Dupont
Tel. +352 48 83 11 1
Email: dupontc@connectcom.lu
Web: connectcom.lu

SOURCE: SFC Energy AG