March 1 (Reuters) - Ballard Power Systems Inc BLDP.TO :
* Ballard reports Q4 and full year 2016 results & 2017 outlook
* Qtrly total revenue was $30.7 million, a 54% improvement
* Qtrly loss per share $0.01
* Ballard Power Systems Inc says China is expected to account for an increased proportion of total revenue in 2017
* Has committed orders of $87 million expected for delivery in 2017
* Ballard Power Systems - anticipates growth in power products in 2017, supported by increased activity in heavy duty motive and growth in portable power
* Q4 earnings per share view $-0.02, revenue view $26.2 million -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S Source text for Eikon: ID:nPn20DDV3a Further company coverage: BLDP.TO