Sprintex fuel cell compressors advance AI data centre trials

• Fuel cell compressors in active trials
• Trials focused on stationary and micro-grid fuel cell systems
• Sample supplied for 50kW fuel cell systems with data centre applications
• Growing demand for reliable onsite power solutions

Sprintex (ASX: SIX) is progressing the examination of the potential of its fuel cell compressor technology in data centre power applications, including applications intended to support the power requirements of artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure.

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Data centres are the foundation on which AI platforms are developed, trained and operated. AI workloads require large numbers of graphics processing units and specialised computing systems, which materially increase the power density and reliability requirements of data centre facilities.

MD and CEO, Jay Upton, said this is driving demand for new data centre capacity and for dependable on-site power solutions capable of operating alongside, or where necessary supplementing, grid supply.

“Data centres are now critical infrastructure for artificial intelligence. Power grids cannot expand quickly enough to meet data centre demand, and developers are increasingly required to provide their own reliable, on-site power solutions to gain planning approval,” Mr Upton said.

“Fuel cells offer a compelling option in these situations. Fuel cells can be deployed faster than new grid infrastructure, are significantly more efficient than diesel generators, and their clean exhaust enables superior waste heat recovery from both the fuel cell and data centre cooling systems.

“Our compressors play an important role in these systems, and we are seeing strong interest from leading developers working on data centre applications.”

Sprintex fuel cell compressors are currently involved in active trials and sample supply programs with developers:

• Intelligent Energy (UK): Trials focused on stationary and micro-grid fuel cell systems, including potential data centre backup power applications.

• K-Fuel Cell South (Korea): Trials on data centre SOFC platforms (up to 50 kW stacks with multi-stack scalability).

• Doosan Mobility Innovation (South Korea): Sample supply for 50kW fuel cell systems with data centre applications.

These trials and sample supply programs are not yet commercial production arrangements. Any future sales, revenue or material contracts will depend on successful technical evaluation, customer qualification, commercial negotiations and, where applicable, execution of binding agreements.

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