UAE to build hydrogen fuel cells for lasers and infrastructure security

EDGE, the UAE’s advanced technology and defence group, signed a strategic cooperation agreement with SFC Energy on Tuesday, 27 October to develop and commercialise hydrogen and methanol fuel cell power solutions for the UAE’s security and critical infrastructure sectors. The partnership, executed through EDGE subsidiary Al Fahad Electrical Systems, will focus on the development of SFC JENNY and SFC EMILY tactical fuel cells, EFOY hybrid power systems, and SFC LAPS-R power supply platforms. These systems are designed to support high-energy and directed-energy laser applications in complex operational environments. Local Manufacturing and Export Strategy The agreement initiates the development of the first technology demonstrators, with both companies currently evaluating sites for local manufacturing, integration, and servicing within the UAE. The collaboration also includes plans to export these locally produced energy systems to regional markets. Yousuf Al Antali, CEO of Al Fahad Electrical Systems, stated that the partnership aims to strengthen national security by providing resilient power for critical infrastructure protection. The move follows recent high-level bilateral engagements between Germany and the UAE intended to bolster technological sovereignty. Directed Energy and Infrastructure Resilience Dr. Peter Podesser, CEO of SFC Energy AG, said the partnership will move hybrid energy solutions and laser power platforms into operational service following…