Power in 90 Days: Fuel Cells for Rapid Industrial Expansion

January 21, 2026
303B
Onsite Power and Flexible Generation

Manufacturing, healthcare, food production and warehousing facilities are now facing delays in expansion due to utility interconnection bottlenecks and urban permitting constraints. Yet fuel cells are emerging as a viable alternative for rapid, large-scale power deployment.

A case study of an advanced manufacturing facility will show how tens of megawatts were brought online within three months in a dense urban setting, meeting air quality rules and operating as an islanded microgrid. This includes insights into how fuel cells can scale with demand and maintain strict reliability and power quality standards, even in challenging environments.

Chairperson
James Reilly
James Reilly, consultant - Reilly Associates
Speakers
Kaushal Biligiri
Kaushal Biligiri, Senior Energy Transition Champion - Bloom Energy