Intelligent Energy and IBT sign collaboration agreement to develop 100kW hydrogen fuel cell generator for Korean market.
Loughborough, UK – 27 May 2025 – Intelligent Energy, a leading UK-based fuel cell technology company, and IBT, a South Korean energy solutions / battery provider, are pleased to announce the signing of a collaboration agreement to jointly develop a 100kW hydrogen fuel cell-based generator, certified for the Korean market.
The agreement marks a significant step forward in the strategic partnership between the two companies and aligns with South Korea’s national commitment to hydrogen energy and carbon neutrality. The new 100kW fuel cell generator will be based on Intelligent Energy’s evaporatively cooled IE-DRIVE™ fuel cell technology and tailored to meet local certification requirements and performance standards in Korea.
“Partnering with IBT allows us to bring our zero-emission technology to one of the most forward-thinking hydrogen markets in the world and offer a practical solution for zero-emission power, for off-grid and backup power applications” said Greg Harris, CCO of Intelligent Energy.
“This collaboration will utilise the benefits of our high-power fuel cell systems to provide solutions for growing markets for clean, scalable power solutions.”
IBT brings extensive expertise in the Korean energy market and will lead local integration, certification, and distribution efforts. The collaboration aims to provide commercial and industrial customers in South Korea with a robust alternative to traditional diesel generators, supporting cleaner energy infrastructures and reducing harmful emissions.
The 100kW generator will target applications in critical infrastructure, remote power, and backup systems, and will be ready for certification and initial deployment in 2026.
This collaboration underscores both companies’ commitment to advancing hydrogen fuel cell technology and expanding its role in the global transition to sustainable energy.
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About Intelligent Energy Limited
Intelligent Energy is a leader in the development and manufacture of cutting-edge hydrogen fuel cells that overcome the limitations of conventional battery-powered systems.
The privately-owned company, which has 600 patents in place, has been innovating for more than two decades in the automotive, aerospace, power generation, telecoms, materials handling and unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) sectors.
With its activities spanning key markets in the UK, US, China, South Korea, and Japan, Intelligent Energy has a truly global reach.