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APC Technology has signed a memorandum of understanding with Whitecell Systems, establishing a partnership to accelerate net-zero mining and clean energy solutions for defence.
Whitecell Systems’ high temperature polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell systems have been deployed in over 1,000 installations worldwide, successfully operating across some of the world’s harshest environments, from arid deserts to mountainous, high-altitude regions and extreme temperature conditions.
The deployments demonstrate exceptional reliability and performance where traditional energy systems struggle.
APC Technology brings long-standing relationships across Australia’s mining sector and a deep understanding of site challenges, from hazardous-area compliance to maintaining uptime in rugged, remote environments through its intrinsically safe and ruggedised technology portfolio.
Together, APC Technology and Whitecell Systems will deliver sovereign, scalable and reliable clean energy systems for Australian industry and defence, integrating field-proven global innovation with local engineering, manufacturing and support capability.
For the defence sector, APC Technology and Whitecell Systems will deliver rugged, deployable, low-signature power solutions for forward operating bases, radar and communications and naval applications. The agreement is also expected to enhance operational energy resilience while reducing reliance on fossil fuels and support Defence’s commitment to interim emissions reduction by 2030 and net zero by 2050, and strengthening sovereign capability in clean energy systems, as outlined in the 2023 Defence Strategic Review and the Defence Industry Development Strategy.
For the mining sector, the partnership will focus on supporting miners’ net-zero commitments and 2050 goals, introducing diesel displacement solutions, enabling low-emission transition and enabling electric fleet charging infrastructure in off-grid environments.
Initial pilot programs in the mining sector are expected to commence in the near future, showcasing how proven global clean energy systems can be adapted for Australia’s unique operating conditions, from remote, high-temperature mine sites to rugged, cold-climate regions.
In parallel, APC Technology is undertaking initial investigations with Defence partners to identify where this proven global clean energy technology could deliver the greatest benefit. These investigations will assess how high temperature polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell systems can enhance energy resilience, support low-emission transition, and strengthen sovereign capability across Defence applications.
This MOU represents a strategic step forward in delivering sustainable, sovereign power systems that are proven in extreme environments and built to power Australia’s path to net zero.
