Ballard Power Systems , based near Vancover, BC, received an initial 100 unit order for backup power systems from Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited, a subsidiary of Reliance Industries Limited India’s largest corporation. These systems will be deployed in Jio’s 4G wireless telecom network.
“This is an important commercial milestone for our telecom backup power growth strategy in a major emerging market,” said Steve Karaffa, Ballard’s Chief Commercial Officer.
CNN Money reports that the purchase order follows successful completion of a 12-month trial by RJIL of fuel cell systems from various vendors, and Ballard’s ElectraGen™-ME methanol-fueled system was selected for use in backup power applications. RJIL is in the process of rolling out a new 4G telecom network, which requires the acquisition of hundreds of new base station towers.
According to the Groupe Speciale Mobile Association India is one of the fastest growing telecommunications markets, with more than 10 million new subscribers added each month.
Last updated: December 26th, 2025
