Ceres Power Holdings plc announced that it has signed a long-term agreement with HORIBA MIRA to expand the UK's delivery of new fuel cell and hydrogen technology to international markets. Ceres selected HORIBA MIRA and the wider HORIBA group to be its fuel cell and electrolysis test partner and supplier of next-generation test stands after extensive market review. The partnership combines best-in-class UK expertise to serve global markets with clean technology solutions at scale.

The multi-million-pound agreement will see the development of a new and state-of-the-art 240m2 test facility at HORIBA MIRA's headquarters, along with additional agreements to develop next-generation testing infrastructure to support Ceres' core technology and system development, resulting in new and valuable high skill employment opportunities. In addition to the new testing facilities at HORIBA MIRA, the scope of works also spans the design, manufacture and certification of fuel cell testing systems, known as test stands, by the wider HORIBA group, in order that Ceres can deploy testing into international markets with solutions that are locally compliant. By bringing together high growth technology and trusted testing, Ceres will be able to expand its global operations and position itself at the forefront of the international hydrogen economy.