3.9 MW fuel cell facility supported by dedicated IT and monitoring infrastructure
12 energy serversintegrated into a coordinated network architecture
1-acre site designed with site-wide IT connectivity for outdoor eletrical equipment
60-100 MW expansion capacity through a future-ready network design
ABOUT THE PROJECT
We partnered with a confidential municipal client to support its first fuel cell power generation facility as part of a long-term strategy to introduce sustainable, high-capacity power generation that can feed the local electrical grid. The project required IT infrastructure capable of supporting real-time system monitoring and utility coordination. As a first-of-its-kind installation for the client, the facility was designed with flexibility and reliability in mind, serving as a prototype for future fuel cell deployments.
OUR SOLUTION
As part of our IT consulting and low-voltage design scope, we:
- Designed the IT network infrastructure required to support Bloom Energy servers, enabling remote monitoring and diagnostics of fuel cell equipment.
- Supported utility interface requirements by designing network connectivity for electrical protection relays and monitoring systems used by the local electric utility.
- Developed a site-wide IT backbone to connect distributed outdoor electrical equipment across the facility.
- Designed owner-controlled IT cabinets and network pathways to support monitoring independent of vendor-owned systems.
- Assessed wired versus wireless (5G) connectivity based on updated client equipment capabilities, providing technical input to support the wireless approach.
- Coordinated IT infrastructure planning with design-build partners to align with phased construction and permitting activities.
THE IMPACT
The IT infrastructure design provides the client with a flexible and scalable technology foundation that supports real-time monitoring, grid integration, and future growth, positioning the client to replicate fuel cell installations across other municipalities.
