Ballard Secures Key Design Win with Solaris for Next-Gen Hydrogen Bus Platform, Extends LTSA to 2029
Summary
Ballard Power Systems announced that Solaris Bus & Coach, a major European manufacturer, has selected Ballard's new FCmove®-SC engine for its next-generation hydrogen bus platform, extending their long-term supply agreement to 2029.
Key Events
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Solaris Adopts New FCmove®-SC Engine
Solaris Bus & Coach, a leading European bus manufacturer and long-standing Ballard partner, has formally selected Ballard's FCmove®-SC hydrogen fuel cell engine for its next-generation hydrogen bus platform.
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Long-Term Supply Agreement Extended
The existing Long-Term Supply Agreement (LTSA) with Solaris has been updated and extended to 2029, strategically aligning commercial terms with the next-gen bus delivery schedule.
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Product Validation and Efficiency Gains
The FCmove®-SC engine, Ballard's newest high-efficiency platform launched in late 2025, delivers higher efficiency, extended durability, and a simplified system architecture designed to reduce total cost of ownership for transit operators.
Analysis
This announcement is a significant positive development for Ballard Power Systems, validating its newest FCmove®-SC engine platform and strengthening a critical partnership with a leading European bus manufacturer. The extension of the Long-Term Supply Agreement (LTSA) to 2029 provides enhanced revenue visibility and demonstrates Solaris's continued confidence in Ballard's technology and long-term value proposition. This strategic win, especially for a high-efficiency engine designed to reduce total cost of ownership, positions Ballard favorably in the growing hydrogen bus market and supports the company's operational momentum following recent positive earnings and amidst a strategic review.
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