FuelCell Energy to Boost Hartford Grid with $160M Renewable Project
FuelCell Energy, Inc., a leader in clean energy solutions based in Danbury, Conn., has announced plans to build a 7.4 MW fuel cell power plant in Hartford. The $160 million project will provide Class 1 renewable baseload power to the local grid, supporting Connecticut's Renewable Portfolio Standard.
The plant's power will be sold to Eversource and United Illuminating under a 20-year power purchase agreement (PPA), contributing to FuelCell Energy's growing generation backlog. This initiative aligns with Connecticut's leadership in advancing clean, distributed power generation and grid modernization.
According to Jason Few, President & CEO of FuelCell Energy, fuel cells are well-suited for urban environments, offering quiet, emission-free, and reliable power. The Hartford project addresses increasing demand for always-available electricity, including support for data centers and electric vehicles.
The company has previously delivered large-scale projects, including a 15 MW plant in Bridgeport and a 14 MW plant in Derby, Conn. Globally, its technologies power facilities like South Korea's Hwaseong Baran Industrial Complex, capable of supplying electricity and heating to tens of thousands of homes.
The Hartford project, subject to customary grid interconnection approvals, will reinforce the local grid while showcasing FuelCell Energy's ability to meet emerging power demands.
