Danbury-based FuelCell Energy Inc. has signed a memorandum of understanding to provide up to 100 megawatts of fuel-cell power for a data center being developed in South Korea.
FuelCell announced the partnership with Inuverse, a developer of AI “hyperscale” data centers, on Thursday morning.
Inuverse is developing the AI Daegu Data Center, which is expected to be the Asian country’s largest such facility.
Under the nonbinding agreement, FuelCell will provide thermal energy for absorption chilling of the data center.
Unlike conventional chillers that rely on mechanical compressors powered by electricity, absorption chillers use heat to drive the cooling process.
FuelCell said it has demonstrated that its absorption chilling technology works at other locations.
The company plans to begin deploying power to the AI Daegu Data Center in phased increments in 2027.
“Our clean, reliable and scalable platform is purpose-built for the data center market,” said Mike Hill, executive vice president and chief commercial officer at FuelCell. “With proven scaled energy platforms already operating in Korea, and integrated thermal capabilities that align seamlessly with Inuverse’s cooling needs, we’re proud our technology could be used to support this transformative infrastructure project.”
FuelCell already operates the largest single-site fuel cell park in Korea, which produces 58 megawatts.
Earlier this week, FuelCell President Jason Few applauded President Donald J. Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” for restoring tax incentives for the fuel cell industry.
The bill reinstates the Investment Tax Credit, which makes fuel cell property eligible for a flat 30% tax credit.
