ATX Networks Unveils the Areca Hybrid Power Station — A New Era of Always-On Network Resilience

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As grid instability intensifies and legacy backup models fall short, Communications Service Providers are rethinking how power is delivered at the network edge. ATX Networks today sets a new standard with the introduction of the Areca™ Hybrid Power Station (HPS), a purpose-built alternative to diesel generators that combines resilience, sustainability and operational intelligence in a single platform. Engineered for long duration outages and rapid deployment, Areca HPS enables CSPs to protect critical infrastructure, streamline operations and maintain service continuity, while significantly reducing emissions, fuel dependence and ongoing maintenance demands.

A Bold Leap Beyond Backup Power

Powered by advanced Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC) technology, the Areca HPS converts natural gas or propane into continuous, mission-ready AC or DC power with the surge capacity required during peak demand moments. Its compact, whisper-quiet design replaces noisy, emission-heavy diesel generators and delivers endurance far beyond the limitations of battery-only solutions. With potentially limitless hours of backup power while remaining under key commercial and residential permitting thresholds, the Areca HPS helps CSPs deploy faster and operate cleaner, all while keeping pace with rising network demands.

“As outages grow longer and more unpredictable, relying on yesterday’s backup solutions is no longer enough,” said Tom McLaughlin, CEO of ATX Networks. “The Areca Hybrid Power Station is a future-forward power foundation — one that lets CSPs stay confident, sustainable and always-on.”

Key Performance Advantages

• Efficient: Up to 8x more efficient than internal combustion generators
• Reliable: Virtually maintenance free
• Safe: Emissions comparable to sharing a room with 10 people
• Quiet: Near silent operation at 7 meters
• Clean: Negligible carbon footprint vs. Internal Combustion Engine systems
• Flexible: Natural gas, propane and hydrogen-ready
• Scalable: Modular, parallel-ready architecture
• Profitable: Eligible for Section 48E ITC

Key Product Capabilities

• Hybrid SOFC Output: Up to 6.5 kW DC (~156 kWh/day) with 9 kW peak
• Extended Backup: Potentially unlimited runtime within 50 kWh/20 kWh permit bands
• Rapid Deployment: Compact, permit-friendly design
• Grid Augmenting Mode: Monetize excess capacity
• Diesel Elimination: Replaces Internal Combustion Engine generators when paired with Areca Element Hybrid Supercapacitors

“Areca HPS is designed to sustain networks through the outages that legacy backup systems struggle to support,” said Matt Kuester, VP of Energy Products at ATX Networks. “By eliminating diesel reliance and integrating intelligent hybrid power control, we’re giving CSPs a more predictable, lower-touch path to resilience.”

For more information, visit www.atx.com.

About ATX Networks

ATX Networks is an innovation leader in broadband access, media distribution and sustainable energy storage. ATX’s market-leading and award-winning solutions are based on Agile Innovation design principles, enabling communications service providers to futureproof and evolve their networks in lockstep with market demand and in compliance with environmental standards. ATX partners with the world’s most innovative cable, satellite, fixed telecom, wireless and media broadcast service providers to improve people’s lives by enabling affordable and reliable broadband connectivity and media content for everyone, everywhere. For further information, visit ATX at https://atx.com/ and follow us on LinkedIn.