MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO-- Hydrogenics Corporation (NASDAQ:HYGS)(TSX:HYG.TO), a leading designer and manufacturer of hydrogen and fuel cell systems, announced that it has received an order for three HyPM® XR 12kW Fuel Cell Power Modules (FCPM) to be integrated into a 48 volt DC backup power application for use by a leading mobile telecom company in Asia.

"This new order demonstrates the growing interest in fuel cells for backup power applications in the mobile telecom market and Hydrogenics' HyPM power products specifically," said Pierre Rivard, President and Chief Executive Officer of Hydrogenics. "The reliability of the HyPM XR series provides telecom end users with the confidence to explore this robust technology in the growing mobile backup power market."

Hydrogenics' proprietary HyPM XR 12 kW Fuel Cell Power Modules are rack mountable integration-ready power generators that require only hydrogen fuel to produce DC electrical power. In addition to a fuel cell stack, the power module includes the associated components, subsystems and control software required to produce consistent and abundant power while releasing no harmful emissions. Hydrogenics develops efficient solutions to meet the rigorous system requirements of the telecom industry.

About Hydrogenics

Hydrogenics Corporation (www.hydrogenics.com) is a leading global developer of clean energy solutions, advancing the Hydrogen Economy by commercializing hydrogen and fuel cell products. The company has a portfolio of products and capabilities serving the hydrogen and energy markets of today and tomorrow. Hydrogenics, based in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, has operations in North America, Europe and Asia