FuelCell Energy and Fit Energy Announce Strategic Agreement for up to 380 MW of Clean Power for Data Centers
DANBURY, Conn. and BOCA RATON, Fla., June 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FuelCell Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:FCEL), a clean energy technology company that manufactures utility scale power solutions, and Fit Energy USA LP ("Fit Energy"), a developer of reliable power solutions to support advanced computing infrastructure and artificial intelligence, today announced a strategic agreement for up to 380 megawatts (MW) of clean, baseload on-site power for data centers using FuelCell Energy’s utility-scale fuel cell technology. The agreement includes an immediate deposit for an initial 30 MW of power scheduled to begin delivery later this year.
"We are pleased to partner with Fit Energy on its development plans. We’ve engaged with a diverse range of prospective customers across the digital infrastructure landscape, and Fit Energy has distinguished itself through its commitment to ‘energy as a service’ power solutions that support both communities and the environment," said Jason Few, President and CEO of FuelCell Energy. He added, "This agreement further validates our decision to scale our operations to 500 MW, preserving our ability to serve a broad and growing pipeline of customers."
Joel Leonoff, CEO of Fit Energy, added, "Today’s announcement marks a critical step in building the power foundation required for the next generation of AI infrastructure. FuelCell Energy’s technology aligns with our growth objectives and our goal of delivering behind-the-meter power solutions to data centers at gigawatt scale."
Under the arrangement, Fit Energy will be eligible to receive warrants tied to future deployment milestones of up to 380 MW. The warrant structure is designed to align long-term value creation with successful project execution and customer deployment.
Canaccord Genuity served as a financial advisor to FuelCell Energy Inc. on certain aspects of this transaction.
About Fit Energy
Fit Energy is an energy infrastructure company focused on long-term ownership of generation assets formed to deliver near-term, scaled energy solutions for the digital economy. The platform is designed to serve large power requirements through a hybrid model supporting behind-the-meter, microgrid and grid-connected structures ranging from fuel cell technology to natural gas turbines. Learn more about Fit Energy at www.Fitenergygroup.com.
About FuelCell Energy
FuelCell Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:FCEL) is an American clean energy technology company delivering continuous, scalable baseload power for mission critical applications globally. The company’s fuel cell systems generate electricity directly at the point of use, enabling reliable, low emissions power for data centers, industrial facilities, utilities, and distributed generation customers. FuelCell Energy delivers commercially proven, modular, utility-scale systems—backed by global fuel cell deployments approaching one gigawatt. Learn more at www.fuelcellenergy.com.
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FuelCell Energy Contacts
Media Relations: kblomquist@fce.com
Investor Relations: ir@fce.com
Fit Energy Media Contact
Zenergy Communications
media@zenergycom.com
