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March 17, 2026 Power

In a Rush for Megawatts? Utility-Scale Fuel Cells Have Entered the Market

If you plan, build or operate power generation, you probably feel squeezed from two directions: Load growth is rising, and timelines are not getting any friendlier. Utilities are trying to meet reliability needs while serving new large-load customers. At the same time, a lot of the traditional “fast capacity” playbook still depends on equipment that in today’s market can come with long lead times. Advanced-class gas turbine lead times and supply chain constraints have become a real schedule risk for new builds and expansions.

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