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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001279569-24-001458
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CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20241209
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DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20241209

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	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			Ballard Power Systems Inc.
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001453015
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	ELECTRICAL INDUSTRIAL APPARATUS [3620]
		ORGANIZATION NAME:           	04 Manufacturing
		IRS NUMBER:				000000000
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			Z4
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

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		FORM TYPE:		6-K
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	000-53543
		FILM NUMBER:		241533870

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		9000 GLENLYON PARKWAY
		CITY:			BURNABY
		STATE:			A1
		ZIP:			V5J 5J8
		BUSINESS PHONE:		604-454-0900

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		STREET 1:		9000 GLENLYON PARKWAY
		CITY:			BURNABY
		STATE:			A1
		ZIP:			V5J 5J8

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	7076991 Canada Inc.
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20090102
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    <TD><FONT STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif">Date: December 9, 2024</FONT></td>
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    <TD STYLE="white-space: nowrap; border-bottom: Black 1pt solid; width: 91%; font-size: 10pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 10pt"><B>Description</B></FONT></td></tr>
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    <TD NOWRAP STYLE="vertical-align: top; font-size: 10pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 10pt"><A HREF="ex991.htm">99.1</A>    </FONT></td>
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    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top; font-size: 10pt"><A HREF="ex991.htm"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 10pt">News
    Release Dated December 9, 2024 - Ballard to Supply 8 MW of Fuel Cell Engines to Stadler for Californian Passenger
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<P STYLE="margin: 0; text-align: right"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; font-size: 8pt"><B>Exhibit 99.1</B></FONT></P>

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<P STYLE="font: bold 24pt Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; margin-right: 0; margin-left: 0">Ballard to Supply 8 MW of Fuel Cell Engines to
Stadler for Californian Passenger Rail</P>

<P STYLE="font: 15pt Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; margin-right: 0; margin-left: 0">VANCOUVER, BC, Dec. 9, 2024 /CNW/ - Ballard Power
Systems (NASDAQ: BLDP) (TSX: BLDP) today announced the signing of a multi-year supply agreement with Stadler US (&quot;Stadler&quot;;
www.stadlerrail.com) to supply 8 megawatts of FCmove<SUP>&reg;</SUP>-HD+ fuel cell engines to power trains for the California Department
of Transportation (Caltrans).</P>

<P STYLE="font: 15pt Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; margin-right: 0; margin-left: 0">The supply of the FCmove<SUP>&reg;</SUP>-HD+ engines
will be integrated into Stadler's line of zero-emission passenger trains, the FLIRT H<SUB>2</SUB>.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 15pt Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; margin-right: 0; margin-left: 0">The order builds on over three years of joint collaboration,
including the successful integration of Ballard fuel cell engines into the FLIRT H<SUB>2</SUB>, which became the first Federal Railroad
Administration (FRA) compliant hydrogen fuel cell powered passenger train demonstrated in the United States. The order supports Caltrans'
purchase of 10 FLIRT H<SUB>2</SUB> trains, with an option for an additional 19 trains, to strengthen the state's zero-emission passenger
rail capabilities.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 15pt Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; margin-right: 0; margin-left: 0">'We are thrilled to deepen our partnership with Stadler
and support their work with Caltrans to decarbonize commuter rail transportation in California,&quot; said Randy MacEwen, Ballard CEO.
&quot;This order grows our footprint in the rail market and validates the value proposition for Ballard fuel cell engines to power passenger
rail in regions lacking catenary wire infrastructure. Fuel cells offer a zero-emission replacement for diesel engines, with comparable
payload, range, reliability, and refueling times,&quot; Mr. MacEwen concluded.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 15pt Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; margin-right: 0; margin-left: 0">Martin Ritter, CEO of Stadler US commented, &quot;Stadler
is looking forward to working with Ballard and Caltrans to provide leading zero-emission trains to California and support the advancement
of their zero-emission goals. The FLIRT H<SUB>2</SUB> train can replace diesel trains on non-electrified or partially electrified lines
for emission-free passenger transport avoiding the investment in costly overhead catenary lines electrification would otherwise require.&quot;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 15pt Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; margin-right: 0; margin-left: 0"><B>About Ballard Power Systems</B></P>

<P STYLE="font: 15pt Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; margin-right: 0; margin-left: 0">Ballard Power Systems' (NASDAQ: BLDP; TSX: BLDP) vision
is to deliver fuel cell power for a sustainable planet. Ballard zero-emission PEM fuel cells are enabling electrification of mobility,
including buses, commercial trucks, trains, marine vessels, and stationary power. To learn more about Ballard, please visit www.ballard.com.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 15pt Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; margin-right: 0; margin-left: 0">This release contains forward-looking statements concerning
anticipated product performance and other characteristics, product deliveries and deployments. These forward-looking statements reflect
Ballard's current expectations as contemplated under section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Any such forward-looking statements are based on Ballard's assumptions relating to its financial forecasts
and expectations regarding its product development efforts, manufacturing capacity, and market demand.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 15pt Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; margin-right: 0; margin-left: 0">These statements involve risks and uncertainties that
may cause Ballard's actual results to be materially different, including general economic and regulatory changes, detrimental reliance
on third parties, successfully achieving our business plans and achieving and sustaining profitability. For a detailed discussion of these
and other risk factors that could affect Ballard's future performance, please refer to Ballard's most recent Annual Information Form.
Readers should not place undue reliance on Ballard's forward-looking statements and Ballard assumes no obligation to update or release
any revisions to these forward-looking statements, other than as required under applicable legislation.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 15pt Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; margin-right: 0; margin-left: 0"><B>About Stadler</B>&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 15pt Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; margin-right: 0; margin-left: 0">Stadler has been building trains for over 80 years.
The provider of mobility solutions in rail vehicle construction, service and signalling has its headquarters in Bussnang in eastern Switzerland.
It has a workforce of around 14,500 based in various production and engineering locations as well as more than 80 service locations. The
company is conscious of its social responsibility for sustainable mobility and therefore stands for innovative, sustainable and durable
quality products. The product range in the field of mainline railways and city transport includes high-speed trains, intercity trains,
regional and suburban trains, metros, tramways and trams. Stadler also manufactures main-line locomotives, shunting locomotives and passenger
carriages. It is the world's leading manufacturer in the rack-and-pinion rail vehicle industry.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 15pt Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; margin-right: 0; margin-left: 0">View original content to download multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/ballard-to-supply-8-mw-of-fuel-cell-engines-to-stadler-for-californian-passenger-rail-302325394.html</P>

<P STYLE="font: 15pt Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; margin-right: 0; margin-left: 0">SOURCE Ballard Power Systems Inc.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 15pt Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; margin: 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 15pt Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; margin-right: 0; margin-left: 0">View original content to download multimedia: http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/December2024/09/c7186.html</P>

<P STYLE="font: 15pt Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; margin-right: 0; margin-left: 0">%CIK: 0001453015</P>

<P STYLE="font: 15pt Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; margin: 0"><B>For further information: </B>Further Information: Ballard Power Systems:,
Sumit Kundu - Manager Investor Relations +1.604.453.3517 or investors@ballard.com</P>

<P STYLE="font: 15pt Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; margin-right: 0; margin-left: 0">CO: Ballard Power Systems Inc.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 15pt Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; margin-right: 0; margin-left: 0">CNW 07:30e 09-DEC-24</P>
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