SFC Energy AG and FC TecNrgy Pvt Ltd. signed EUR 3.2 million maintenance contract for tactical fuel cells solutions used by the Indian Ministry of Defence
· Three-year strategic agreement covers EMILY 3000 and JENNY 600S systems deployed with the Indian Armed Forces
· Nationwide fuel cell support network establishedwith 50 field service engineers and a dedicated service centre in Gurgaon
· Full lifecycle support ensures maximum operational readiness for mission-critical portable fuel cell systems
SFC Energy Ag, a leading provider of fuel cells forstationary, portable and mobile hybrid power solutions, has signed a three-year maintenance contract worth EUR 3.2 million with its partner FC TecNrgy Pvt.Ltd. (FCT). The agreement covers maintenance and life-cycle support fortactical fuel cell systems used by the Indian Ministry of Defence.
The scope of the contracts includes SFC’s EMILY 3000 and JENNY 600S tactical fuel cell systems, which are already deployed within the Indian Armed Forces. The systems are based on SFC’s proven direct methanol fuel cell (DMFC) technology, delivering reliable, efficient, and clean power indemanding defense and field operations.
Under the new agreement, FCT with the know how support of SFC has set up two (02) ‘Forward Fuel Cell Repair Workshops at Leh ( Ladakh) and Rangia (Assam) for first level repairs with spare parts being provided bySFC. Additionally 50 plus field service engineers of FCT provide local, on-site maintenance and training support across India. The more complex repairs and lifecycle services will be handled at SFC India’s dedicated service centre in Gurgaon, enabling fast repair cycles and minimal downtime for mission-critical systems. This nationwide maintenance network ensures enhanced operational readiness and high performance, while offering a complete maintenance chain for the Indian Army’s portable fuel cell systems.
This collaboration not only reinforces the growing foot print of both FCT and SFC within the Indian Armed Forces but also supports India’s “Make in India” initiative through localised manufacturing and service capabilities. It further expands the Indo-German partnership in clean andsustainable energy technologies and contributes to recurring service revenuesas part of a diversified growth portfolio strategy.
Dr. Peter Podesser, CEO of SFC Energy AG: “This contract underscores the trust the Indian Ministry of Defence place in our fuel cell technology and in our strategic partnership with FC TecNrgy. By establishing a nationwide maintenance network, we are ensuring the long-term operational readiness of our systems while deepening our presence in one of the most dynamic defense markets in Asia with a very high future potential.”
Colonel Karandeep Singh ( Retd), CEO & MD, FC TecNrgy Pvt Ltd: “This maintenance contract between SFC and FCT underscores our deep commitment to supporting our Fuel Cell customers across India. This contract and the Fuel Cells now being manufactured In India shall go a long way towards a much wider acceptance and proliferation of our Fuel Cells. It also strengthens our joint mission to deliver reliable, clean energy solutions for the Indian Armed Forces.”
About FC TecNrgy Pvt Ltd.
FC TecNrgy is a Fuel Cell and Sustainable Energy Tech enterprise and the first company to commence marketing Methanol Fuel Cell based solutions in India. With over nine (09) years of experience in extended trialsand validations, the company has now deployed more than 3000 Fuel Cell Solutions in India as a back-up power to remote locations & critical infrastructures. We are the first venture in India to secure Fuel Cell contracts with the Indian Army, Indian Air Force, Ministry of Home and Smart Cities.
About SFC Energy AG
SFC Energy AG (www.sfc.com) is a leading provider of fuel cells for stationary, portable 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 75,000 fuel cells to date. The Company is headquartered in Brunnthal/ Munich and has operating subsidiaries in Canada, India, the Netherlands, Romania, Denmark, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America. SFC Energy AG is listed on the DeutscheBoerse Prime Standard and has been part of the selection index SDAX since 2022 (GSIN: 756857, ISIN: DE0007568578).