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HydroGen Corporation Reaches Key Milestones in 2006 7/25. HydroGen Corporation (OTCBB: HYDG), manufacturer of phosphoric acid fuel cell systems, has made considerable progress in the first half of year in a number of key areas such as manufacturing, personnel and financing. (more) Acta sees further rapid H2 commercial and technical advances 7/27/06. Fuel cell manufacturer Acta S.p.A. (AIM: ACTA) anticipates rapid advances both commercially and technically in the second half of the year. CEO Paolo Bert said: 'Our growing team has delivered great progress in almost every area in the first half of the year. We are very excited that the second half will see significant technical and commercial advances for both fuel cells and other applications.' Ceramic high-temperature fuel cells will soon be a mass market 7/25. Professor Alexander Michaelis of the Fraunhofer Institute for Ceramic Technologies and Systems IKTS in Dresden claims ceramic fuel cells are ideal for vehicles and as stationary applications or in agriculture for generating energy from biogas. Compared with the polymers used in low-temperature fuel cells, these ceramic cells have a distinct advantage: apart from pure hydrogen, they can use methane, gasoline, diesel, natural gas or biogas as fuel. (more) Ballard Sees Profitable Future for Non-Automotive Fuel Cells 7/27/06. Sales for fuel cells used for residences and forklifts helped cut Ballard Power Systems (Nasdaq: BLDP) second-quarter losses. CEO John Sheridan sees these fuel cells being profitable in a few years. Ballard shipped 102 fuel cells for residential cogeneration and booked new orders for 94 units in the last quarter. The company also shipped 36 fuel cells for forklifts and booked orders for two units. (more) Hydrogenics Receives Order for Three 12 kW Fuel Cell Power Modules for Asian Telecom Market 7/25. Hydrogenics Corporation (NASDAQ: HYGS) (TSX: HYG) 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. (more) Ener1 Fuel Cell Company Launches Humidifier Product 7/11. Ener1, Inc., (OTC: ENEI) announced that its EnerFuel fuel cell subsidiary has introduced a series of fuel cell humidifiers for proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell systems. (more) Startech Environmental Receives First Engineering Payment for Plasma Converter Facility Planned for China 7/24. Startech Environmental Corp (OTC: STHK) has received
a $100,000 initial payment from GlobalTech Environmental Inc., its distributor
for Ceres Power fuel cell technology receives Frost & Sullivan award 7/20/06. Ceres Power (AIM: CWR) is presented with the 2006 Frost & Sullivan Excellence in Technology Award in the European micro combined heat and power market for developing a fuel cell technology that operates at lower temperature ranges compared to conventional solid oxide fuel cells. (more) Ceramic Fuel Cells to Supply Ten Netgen Units to EWE 7/30/06. Ceramic Fuel Cells Limited (AIM: CFU), manufacturer of solid oxide fuel cells and provider of enabling technology for micro-combined heat and power units, has signed a further contract with EWE, the fifth-largest German multi-service energy company, to supply EWE with ten NetGenTM units for further field trials as part of a collaborative project to develop commercial-ready m-CHP products for the European market. Ceramic Fuel Cells Awarded European Safety Approval 7/17/06. Ceramic Fuel Cells Limited has been awarded European "CE" safety approval for NetGenTM, its fully integrated pre-commercial solid oxide m-CHP system. This will ensure that the units can be deployed in Europe. The NetGenTM system is CFCL's next generation of unit after CHP2, providing tighter integration, fewer components and a marked reduction in size and system cost. CFCL recently announced that it had hit a major milestone by signing a contract with EWE, the fifth-largest German multi-service energy company to supply ten NetGenTM units for field trials and product development as part of a collaborative project to develop commercial-ready m-CHP products for the European market. Plug Power deploying backup power systems in Venezuela 7/17/06. Announced Monday that Telefónica Móviles, one of the two largest wireless providers in Latin America, will begin deploying Plug Power's GenCore backup power systems in Venezuela. Plug (Nasdaq: PLUG) said the initial deployment includes nine backup fuel cell systems that were purchased through Plug Power's Venezuelan distributor Corpo Teletecnical. The backup power systems will be placed at wireless tower locations with critical backup needs in the greater Caracas area. (more) FuelCell Energy Completes Successful Demonstration of 'On-the-Fly' Dual Fuel Operation 7/11. FuelCell Energy, Inc. (NasdaqNM:FCEL)successfully demonstrated its stationary fuel cell power plants' ability to switch rapidly between fuels, validating the systems' capacity to guard against fuel supply interruptions from natural disasters or security issues at mission-critical facilities. (more) Nuvera Breaks Ground on Renovation 7/11. Nuvera Fuel Cells has broken ground on a $15-million renovation project at its recently leased Billerica headquarters. It's all part of an expansion move that will more than double the company’s size by next year. (more) Voller Energy in MoU with Coenergy to develop market for fuel cell generators 7/11. Voller Energy Group PLC (AIM: VLR) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Conergy AG to develop the market for fuel cell generators used in small-scale off-grid applications. (more) Hydrogen Engine Center, Inc. Sells Hydrogen Fueled Generator Set to Xcel Energy 7/6/06. Hydrogen Engine Center, Inc. (OTC: HYEG) announced the sale of a 50kW hydrogen-fueled generator set to Xcel Energy (NYSE: XEL) . Xcel Energy provides a comprehensive portfolio of energy related products and services to more than 3.3 million electricity customers. The generator set is for a wind to hydrogen research project. Researchers will analyze and compare hydrogen production directly from wind power versus using the electric grid. (more) CMR Fuel Cells to Create a Powerful Presence in Japan with Intralink 7/5/06. CMR Fuel Cells (AIM: CMF) (fuel cell stacks for portable and small stationary power generation) will target the Japanese market with Asia Pacific market access specialists Intralink. (more) Nuvera Installs First Forza(TM) Fuel Cell System at a Chlorate Plant 7/5/06. Nuvera Fuel Cells, Uhdenora SpA, and Caffaro SrL announced the successful start up of Nuvera's Forza(TM) fuel cell power module in an installation designed by Uhdenora. The system, which is fully integrated into Caffaro's chlorate production plant located in Brescia (Italy), represents the world's first commercial, large-scale fuel cell installation in the chlorine and chlorate industry. (more) Delphi reaches fuel cell development milestone 6/20/06. Delphi Corp. has reached an important milestone in bringing solid oxide fuel cell technology to market by 2011, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.A Delphi has achieved all Phase 1 goals of the Solid State Energy Conversion Alliance. (more) Ceres Power wins 3rd fuel cell contract from BOC 7/3/06. Ceres Power Holdings PLC, the AIM-quoted fuel cell group, said it won a third contract from BOC PLC, the UK gases group that is in the process of being taken over by Germany's Linde AG. The deal is a continuation of a joint programme into the use of fuel cell technology to generate clean, silent, reliable off-grid power from a range of cylinder gases, Ceres said. (more) Proton Energy Commissions Fuel-Cell-Based Backup Power Systems for Local Utility and Major Telecom 6/30/06. Proton Energy Systems, a subsidiary of Distributed Energy Systems Corp. (Nasdaq: DESC) commissioned two additional fuel cell-based backup power systems - one at the Town of Wallingford's power substation and the other for a major telecommunications company - both made possible by funding from the Connecticut Clean Energy Fund. (more) Ricardo and Technology Management Inc. Collaborate on Fuel Cell Auxiliary Power Unit Receive $1 Million Grant 6/28/06. Technology Management Inc., a developer of modular solid oxide fuel cell systems, is collaborating with Ricardo, an independent automotive engineering and management consulting firm, to develop an integrated multi-fuel auxiliary power unit. (more) New Performance Rating System for Residential Fuel Cells 6/26/06. A new performance rating system for residential fuel cells developed at the National Institute of Standards and Technology can help prospective buyers assess the economic value of alternative fuel-cell technologies. Homeowners might be able to meet all of their energy needs with a residential fuel cell and even sell excess energy to a utility. (more) Alchemy Enterprises to acquire NASA Patents 6/27/06. Alchemy Enterprises Ltd. (OTCBB: ACHM) has executed a License Agreement to acquire exclusive rights to certain fuel cell system patents and technologies developed in conjunction with NASA/Jet Propulsion Laboratories and the California Institute of Technology. NASA and Alchemy have been working together to develop, test and bring to commercialization Alchemy's Electric Power Cell technolog (more) IdaTech Fuel Cell System Powers London Oasis 6/23/06. An IdaTech (Nasdaq: IDA) fuel cell system is providing a daily power load of eight kilowatts to a naturally powered kinetic structure for a 28-day period during the London Biennials in June. (more) Japanese Telecom Subsidiary Purchases a FuelCell Energy High Efficiency Power Plant 6/26/06. FuelCell Energy, Inc. (Nasdag: :FCEL) Asian distributor Marubeni Corporation (TSE:8002) sold one of its 250- kilowatt Direct FuelCell power plants to NTT Facilities. It will be incorporated into an electric supply system providing reliable base load power to a university, a welfare institution, a high school and a water purification plant in Sendai City, in northeastern Japan. (more) Ballard Tests Residential Fuel Cells in Japan 6/19/06. Burnaby's Ballard Power Systems is using Japan as a testing ground for residential fuel cells it hopes to sell in volume by 2008. It has delivered prototypes that that the company and its Tokyo-based partner Ebara Corp. are trying out in Japan with subsidies from the Japanese government. (more) NanoDynamics Gets $2Mil for Military Demo 6/23/06. NanoDynamics will receive $2 million for a portable Solid Oxide Fuel Cell demonstrator power source for soldiers. The Army has identified a critical need for ultra-lightweight man portable power, chargers, and power management for dismounted soldiers, and this funding will directly address that need. (more) Quantum Awarded Contract to Develop Power Generation Equipment for China 6/22/06. Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc.,
(Nasdaq: QTWW) was awarded a contract by Synthesis Energy System, Inc.
to develop modular stationary power generators that operate on hydrogen-rich
synfuel for deployment in China. The synfuel-fueled power generators will
be an integral component of syngas and co-generation facilities being
developed in China by SES for large industrial customers. (more) Power Air to collaborate on fuel cell generator 6/16/06. Power Air Corp. (USBB: PWAC) signed a collaboration agreement with Schrader Bridgeport International to commercialize a back-up power generator suitable for indoor and outdoor use. (more) Power Air Partners With Schrader Bridgeport International 6/15/06. Power Air Corporation (OTCBB: PWAC) has entered into a Collaboration Agreement with Schrader Bridgeport International to commercialize a zero-emission, back-up power generator suitable for indoor and outdoor use and powered by Power Air's Zinc Air Fuel Cell (ZAFC) technology. (more) CMR Fuel Cells Reaches Development Milestone 6/5/06. CMR Fuel Cells (AIM: CMF) reached a performance milestone and moved closer to the commercialization of portable fuel cells that do not require a platinum catalyst. (more) FuelCell Energy and Pure Power get funding for 10-megawatt fuel cell power plant 6/9/06. FuelCell Energy (Nasdaq: FCEL) and PurePower secured a $500,000 loan for their joint venture, a 10MW fuel cell power plant that will power 9,300 households in Bridegeport, CT. (more) Astris Energi Improves Fuel Cell Performance 6/3/06. Astris Energi Inc. (OTCBB: ASRNF) announced a major breakthrough in increased power and an increase in operating life from 2000 to 5000 hours. This improves the performaqnce of in inexpensive alkaline fuel cells in automobiles. (more) Ballard Delivers First Prototypes of Third Generation Long-Life Fuel Cell for Residential Cogeneration 6/8/06. Ballard Power Systems Inc. (TSX: BLD) (NASDAQ: BLDP) delivered the first prototypes of its next generation 1 kW Mark 1030 V3 residential fuel cell to EBARA BALLARD in Japan. The Mark 1030 V3 fuel cell has been designed in alignment with the 2008 Japanese government targets of 40,000 hours operation, equivalent to a system lifetime of 10 years in the home. (more) U.S. Energy Dept. Pushing Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Technology 6/4/06. The U.S. DOE has six R&D projects to develope solid-oxide fuel cell technology as part of its Solid State Energy Conversion Alliance. The projects are expected to apply fuel cell technology to FutureGen, the zero-emissions coal-fired plant of the future.(more) $217 Million Russian Investment in Plug Power Gets Regulatory Approval 6/6/06. Plug Power Inc. has received regulatory approvals to complete a $217 million cash investment by two Russian companies. Now, shareholders must approve the deal at the shareholders meeting at 10 a.m. on June 28 at the Nasdaq in Times Square. (more) $2 Million for NanoDynamics to design backup fuel cell for waste treatment 5/26/06. Nanodynamics received $2 million to design and construct a demonstration fuel cell, enabled by nanotechnology, fueled by waste methane gas generated in a water treatment facility; generating "free" electricity and providing the potential of fully independent operation in the time of power disruption. (more) FuelCell Energy May Build World's Largest Fuel Cell Power Plant 6/3/06. The plant could generate enough electricity to power as many as 10,000 homes. If it receives the go ahead for the project, Fuel Cell Energy would provide five two-megawatt fuel cells for the plant, which would cost around $30 million. (more) Ansaldo Fuel Cells Produces Innovative Fuel Cells 5/25/06. Ansaldo Fuel Cells is producing a highly innovative fuel cell and has three prototype plants Molten CarbonateFuel Cell Plants that can use any kind of hydrogen and carbon monoxide based fuel including ethanol, diesel, natural gas and pure hydrogen, and because of the innovative design can easily switch between fuels. (more) FuelCell Energy to produce electricity on contaminated site 6/2/06. FuelCell Energy (Nasdaq: FCEL) will build a 10-megawatt fuel cell park on a formerly contaminated site, powering up o 9,300 households with renewable energy. (more) American Security Resources Files New Patents on Its HydraStax(TM) Fuel Cell Technology 5/24/06. American Security Resources Corp. (OTCBB: ARSC) has filed multiple new patents on the design, manufacture and operation of its HydraStax(TM) hydrogen fuel cell technology. (more) Mohegan Sun Now Using Advanced Proton Energy Fuel Cell for Backup Power 5/16/06. The Mohegan Sun casino is now using a Proton Energy fuel cell for backup power. Proton is a subsidiary of Distributed Energy Systems Corp. (NASDAQ: DESC). The installation was made possible by a grant from the Connecticut Clean Energy Fund. (more) Topsoe Fuel Cell to supply SOFC stacks to US Government funded project 5/18/06. Topsoe Fuel Cell announced today that it has been selected to develop a high power density solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) stack concept and to deliver 2 SOFC stacks for a 1.5 and 2.5 kW power unit for a US government supported project led by United Technologies Research Center. (more) Ceramic Fuel Cells Secures Two New Patents 5/9/06. Ceramic Fuel Cells (AIM: CFU) has been granted two new Australian patents relating to its fuel cell technology and has applications in respect of the technologies pending in Europe, USA, Japan, China, Canada, India, and Norway. (more) Voller Energy Launches Remote Control Fuel Cell Chargers 5/10/06. Voller Energy (AIM: VLR) will launch a fuel cell system that can recharge equipment by remote control. The new cell is aimed at devices such as surveillance cameras, wind turbines and monitoring devices that need constant energy in a variety of remote or potentially hostile environments. (more) IdaTech Obtains FC 1 Certification of ElectraGen(TM) Family of Backup Power Solutions IdaTech, LLC has satisfied all testing requirements and received ANSI/CSA America FC 1, Stationary Fuel Cell Power Systems (FC 1) certification for two products in the company's ElectraGen™ family of backup power solutions; the ElectraGen™3 and ElectraGen™5 systems. FC 1 is the most current and comprehensive standard for certification of stationary fuel cell systems and therefore is the standard used by Underwriter's Laboratories (UL) and CSA. IdaTech's solutions are among the first Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) fuel cell systems in the 3 kWe and 5 kWe range to achieve certification to the FC 1 standard. (more) First phase of P.E.I. wind/hydrogen village may be reality this summer 5/10/06. The first phase of a so-called wind/hydrogen village on the western tip of Prince Edward Island will begin to take shape this summer. "We are a little behind schedule right now," Mark Victor of the P.E.I. Energy Corp. told a public meeting Wednesday at the University of Prince Edward Island. "We had hoped to be operational by early summer, but it will now probably be late summer or early fall." The $10.3-million project, largely funded by Industry Canada, was announced last year. Hydrogenics, a Toronto hydrogen research company, will manage the project in conjunction with the energy corporation. (more) ITM Power raises £29m for product development push 5/5/06. ITM Power has raised £29 million so it can accelerate commericialization of its products. Raised through a share placing to institutional investors on the London Stock Exchange, the funds will support the next phase of the Cambridgeshire company’s development strategy, which will take it through from IP protection and field trials to final manufacture and full commercialisation. (more) Voller Energy Announces New VE100 Fuel Cell System 5/4/06. Voller Energy Group PLC has a new industrial fuel cell system, the VE100 Rack Mount fuel cell system that can charge remote equipment. It can also be used with Photo-Voltaic solar panels or wind turbines to provide continuous power over an extended period of time. The VE100RM is aimed at customers with a requirement for constant energy. (more) FuelCell Energy and Marubeni Corp. Extend Agreement 5/4/06. FuelCell Energy, Inc. (Nasdaq :FCEL) has extended the distribution agreement with Marubeni Corp. (TSE: 8002) to sell DFC products in Japan. Marubeni will order 6 megawatts of DFC power plants and FuelCell Energy agreed to extend Marubeni's exclusivity to sell DFC products in Japan. (more) Airbus and Boeing join to study fuel cell APU 5/2/06. Airbus and Boeing are to link in a ground-breaking collaborative effort to accelerate the development of fuel cell technology for auxiliary power units. Airbus plans to flight test fuel cells developed with GE Motors in the hold of an A320 in 2007. Boeing has been researching fuel-cell technology since 2003, and the US manufacturer plans to fly a 440kW fuel cell-powered demonstrator aircraft later this year. (more) FuelCell Energy Sells 1 Megawatt Fuel Cell 4/20/06. FuelCell Energy, Inc. (Nasdaq: FCEL) and its partner Alliance Power Inc. sold a 1 megawatt fuel cell power plant to California State University, Northridge for a combined heat and power application. (more) Plug Power Reports Progress Against Key Milestones and $12.1 million loss for 1st Quarter 4/27/06. Plug Power Inc. (Nasdaq: PLUG): results for the quarter ended March 31. included the agreement by the principal Interros investors and Norilsk Nickel to invest $217 million in Plug Power, the recasting of the Company's relationship with GE and the execution of follow-on agreements with Honda R&D. (more) Power Air Now Demonstrating to Potential Partners 4/18/06. Power Air Corporation (OTCBB: PWAC) has commenced demonstrating its exclusive Zinc Air Fuel Cell technology to potential OEM and fuel partners. (more). Florida Builder Selling Fuel Cell Powered "Green Houses" in Flordia 4/11/06. WCI Communities, the nation's 14th largest home builder, has built the first fuel cell powered "green home" in Venice, Florida. (more) HydroGen 2005 Results 4/3/06. HydroGen will emain in the development stage for the next several quarters. Its plan is to design, manufacture and sell 6-30 megawatt turnkey power plants, based on a standardized 2MW power island consisting of five of HydroGen's 400-kilowat (kW) modules. It is targeting 2008 for the construction of an advanced manufacturing facility with an initial production capacity of 25 MW per year. (more) Plug Power to get $217 mln cash investment; shares up 4/11/06. Plug Power Inc. (Nasdaq: PLUG) said a Russian joint venture agreed to make a $217 million cash investment in the company, sending the fuel cell maker's shares up more than 30 percent in morning trade. (more) Northern Power Wins $3.5 Million in Contracts for Power Systems at California Postal Facilities 4/10/06. Northern Power, a subsidiary of Distributed Energy
Systems Corp. (Nasdaq: DESC), has $3.5 million in contracts to help Honeywell
install, commission, operate and maintain turnkey combined heat and power
systems for the United States Postal Service. (more) 4/12/06. Astris Energi Inc. (OTCBB:ASRNF) completeed a US$1.5 million private placement with Cornell Capital Partners, LP. The proceeds will be used for operation of the Company's pilot fuel cell production line, marketing initiatives, supporting the Company's patent initiatives and for general corporate purposes. (more) ReliOn Introduces T-1000(TM) and T-2000(TM) Hydrogen Fuel Cells 4/5/06. ReliOn, the leading provider of high reliability fuel cell solutions for backup power applications, today announced the introduction of its new products, the T-1000(TM) and T-2000(TM). Designed for communications backup power applications, the T-series uses ReliOn's patented Modular Cartridge Technology(R) for scalable hot-swappable high reliability and ease of maintenance. (more) Northern Power Acquires Crown Engineering's EPC, Operations & Maintenance Businesses 4/4/06. Northern Power, subsidiary of Distributed Energy
Systems Corp. (Nasdaq: DESC), has acquired the engineering, procurement
and construction business and the operations and maintenance service business,
of Crown Engineering & Construction. Fuel Cell Technologies Update 4/4/06. Madison Pacific Properties Inc. (TSX: MPC), a real estate company, bought MP Western Properties Inc. (formerly Fuel Cell Technologies Corporation). MP Western will be restructured. A new company named FCT Opco Inc. will carry on Fuel Cell Technologies' solid oxide fuel cell business. It was subsequently renamed Fuel Cell Technloogies Ltd. (more) Ceramic Fuel Cells: Units Pass Milestone In Field Trials 4/4/06. Ceramic Fuel Cells Limited passed a key milestone in commercial field trials of its fuel cell-powered combined heat and power units--10,000 hours of operation of its fuel cell-based CHP units across its current programme of independent customer field trials. CFCL is trialling demonstration fuel cell CHP units in Germany, Australia and New Zealand. (more) CMR Granted Chinese Patent 3/27/06. CMR Fuel Cells (AIM: CMF) powered higher today as one of its core patents has been granted in China. Management reckons the Chinese patent system represents one of the most challenging in the world, so the success of this patent gives it confidence of further successful grants in China and elsewhere. (more) FuelCell Energy Power Plant Fueled with Sewage Digester Gas Certified in Japan 3/27/06. FuelCell Energy, Inc. (NasdaqNM:FCEL) announced the Japan Institute of Wastewater Engineering Technology has certified the DFC300A power plant operating at Seibu Wastewater Treatment Plant as meeting standards for electrical efficiency, heat recovery efficiency, air emissions and operational stability in anaerobic digester gas (ADG) applications. (more) Ceres gets £2.7 Million ContractCentrica 3/20/06. Fuel cell development group Ceres Power has signed a £2.7m contract with Centrica to supply the gas giant with combined heat and power units for residential customers. (more) Delphi will display SOFC at 3/27/06. Delphi will display its solid oxide fuel cell at the Automotive Engineers World Congress, April 3-6 at Cobo Center in Detroit. in the U.S. Fuel Cell Council's Fuel Cell Pavilion, located at booth #1101. Delphi has been developing fuel cell technology for more than 10 years, and is a leader among industry-wide efforts to bring SOFC technology to the market place. (more) Tokyo Gas Evaluating FuelCell Energy's DFC(R) Products 3/28/06. FuelCell Energy, Inc. (Nasdaq: FCEL) announced that Tokyo Gas is evaluating a Direct FuelCell(R) (DFC(R)) power plant for possible addition to its energy generation portfolio. (more) GE, Plug Power terminate joint fuel cell distribution venture 3/27/06. Plug Power (Nasdaq: PLUG) The joint venture "was not an effective entity for marketing products," according to Plug. The exclusive product distribution and service rights that GE had revert back to Plug. (more) Fuel Cells and Ultracapacitors the future of UPS Markets 3/22/06. Frost & Sullivan on World UPS Markets: Alternative Energy Storage Solutions revenues of $8.71 million in 2005 will be $35.83 million in 2012. The technological benefits over batteries are significant and the market is poised to see significant growth as the technology becomes more standardized along with increased awareness about the benefits of each technology to suit particular needs of end users. (more) Magnetek Buying 80 Energy Storage Systems 3/24/06. Magnetek's Telecom Power Systems Group has entered into a Letter of Intent to purchase eighty 5kW VRB Energy Storage Systems to be sold to telecom market operators in the U.S. (more) Fuel Cell Technologies Corporation shareholders approve arrangement agreement with Madison Pacific 3/23/06. FCT's shareholders passed a special resolution to approve the arrangement with Madison Pacific Properties Inc. FCT will reorganize its business and receive an investment of $1,550,000 from Madison. (more) Korea Big Market for Residential Fuel Cells 3/21/06. Bae Joon-kang, CEO of GS FuelCell Co., said the government plans to supply 10 thousand household fuel cell generators nationwide, 750 thousand in 2020, and 3.5 million in 2040. Priced below two million won ($2,050), fuel cells can dominate the ome heating system market, Bae said, adding that even at 5 million won they could win market share. (more) Fuel Cell Technology Ltd. Update 3/3/06. Regarding the trading halt on Feb 1, 2006 following an agreement with Madison Pacific Properties Inc. for FCT to reorganize its business and receive from Madison an investment of $1,550,000 through a statutory Arrangement. FCT has obtained an interim court order regarding the Arrangement. The information circular was sent to shareholders February 20, 2006. FCT expects the trading halt for its Common Shares to continue until the completion of the Arrangement, and the receipt by the TSXV of the additional documentation and financial information it requires to be satisfied that FCT meets the original listing standards of the TSXV. (more) Astris Energi Delivers Generators to Mobile Attic 3/15/06. Astris Energi Inc. (OTCBB:ASRNF) shipped the initial order of Alkaline Fuel Cell Generators to Mobile Attic Inc., who will evaluate the value of a clean and quiet power solution for Mobile Attic's portable storage product. (more) Korea to have residential fuel cells in 2011 3/14/06. Beginning in 2011, Koreans will be able to generate electricity for their own use through fuel cells based on liquefied natural gas. The Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Energy said 41 billion won will be earmarked to push for the project to enable households to be energy self-sufficient. (more) Ceramic Fuel Cells Gets New Japanese Patent 3/15/06. Ceramic Fuel Cells (AIM: CFU) was granted a new patent in Japan, for a coating used on electrical interconnects in fuel cells. CFCL believes this innovation can provide a cost-efficient means of reducing the contact resistance within a solid oxide fuel cell stack, which increases the power output of the stack, ultimately leading to lower cost and higher efficiency. (more) Ceres Power Successfully Tests Fuel Cell Up 31% Ceres Power (AIM: CWR) has taken a major step in commercialising its technology. The Company has successfully designed, built and tested a 1kW fuel cell stack generating sufficient power for the average home. Shares closed up 31% on Monday. Pemery Receives Grant for Its PEM Fuel Cells for Munitions 3/9/06. Pemery Corp. has been awarded a Third Frontier grant
from the Ohio Department of Development to design, build and test 120
fuel cells of Pemery's fuel cell power source, the PEMERY(TM) P- 101,
for use in the U.S. Army's latest generation "smart munitions"
fuze, the Precision Guidance Kit (PGK). The PGK program will improve the
accuracy and effectiveness of conventional artillery ammunition residing
in the Army's Vaillant and Webasto to Jointly Develop Fuel Cells 3/7/06. German heating technology manufacturer Vaillant Group and automotive supplier Webasto have will jointly develop fuel cells for both vehicles and stationary applications. Webasto has focused on automotive on-board Auxiliary Power Units, in which electrical energy is produced from liquid fuels with the aid of a high-temperature fuel cell. It created a Solid Oxide Fuel Cell module for single-family homes. Vaillant has developed a fuel cell system for multi-family housing and light industrial applications. (more) Scottish Town to Build Giant Hydrogen Power Plant 3/9/06. The Scottish town of Peterhead wants to build the world's first industrial-scale hydrogen power plant. It will generate 'carbon-free' electricity from hydrogen, reducing greenhouse gas emissions by capturing carbon dioxide and safely storing it. BP, Shell, ConocoPhillips and Scottish and Southern Energy have teamed up to investigate the feasibility of the £330m carbon capture and storage scheme. (more) HydroGen Corp. Gets $1 Million to Automate Production 3/8/06. HydroGen Corp. received $1 million from the state to bring mass manufacturing of air-cooled phosphoric acid fuel cells to Ohio. The project could boost the company’s employee numbers to 200 by 2008 and 300 by 2010. HydroGen's fuel cells are currently manufactured manually. The grant from the state will enable the company to automate its production. (more) ASRC to Demonstrate Hydrastax Fuel Cell 3/7/06. American Security Resources Corp.'s (OTCBB:ARSC) Hydra Fuel Cell Corp.subsidiary will deliver a beta unit of its proprietary HydraStax(TM) hydrogen fuel cell to be tested by Bonneville Power Administration, a major wholesale power producer in the Pacific Northwest. (more) Versa Power Systems Lands $85 Million DOE Project for Coal/Fuel Cell Power Plants 3/7/06. Versa Power Systems has a $85 million. contract with the U.S. DOE to develop a 100 MW Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Power Plant and a clean coal powered power plant. (more) Voller Signs Deal to Develop LPG Generators 2/28/06. Voller Energy (AIM: VLR) signed a two year deal with Calor Gas to develop a market for liquid petroleum gas powered generators. Voller owns Kat-Chem which has reformer technology to convert LPG to hydrogen and carbon dioxide, suitable for feeding Voller's fuel cells. (more) HydroGen powers up production HydroGen Corp. (OTC: HYDG) is in the process of ramping up production for its 400 kilowatt fuel cells in Versailles and plans to announce shortly where it will house its first industrial fuel cell demonstration project. Construction work on the fuel cell installation is scheduled to begin by April. The company plans to build fuel cell power islands big enough to take hydrogen used in manufacturing processes such as coke making and chlorine manufacturing and convert it to electricity. The company plans on selling its fuel cells in 2 megawatt power islands comprised of five 400 kilowatt cells, costing around $3 million. (more) New York City MTA to Install First Fuel Cell 2/17/06. New York City will install a 200 kW fuel cell at the Casey Stengel Bus Station in Corona, as part of the station's renovation. It will enable the station to pull 35 percent less energy from the city’s electricity grid, saving 2,800 barrels of oil each year. The project is one of many that New York City Transit is undertaking to comply with Governor George Pataki’s 2001 executive order that state agencies get 20 percent of their power from renewable sources by 2010. (Editor's note: fuel cell will probably be supplied by FuelCell Energy (Nasdaq: FCEL)). (more) Power Air Becomes Member of US Fuel Cell Council 2/27/06. Power Air Corporation (OTCBB: PWAC) has joined the US Fuel Cell Council. Power Air has the exclusive worldwide license to zinc-air fuel cell technology developed at the Department of Energy's Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, in Livermore, California, for all fields of use (portable, stationary, light mobility and transportation applications) and commercialization. The USFCC is an industry association dedicated to fostering the commercialization of fuel cells in the United States. (more) Power Air Favorably Profiled in OTC Financial Network Report 2/28/06. Power Air Corporation (OTC: PWAC), manufacturer
of Zinc-Air Fuel Cells has been favorable profiled by the OTC Financial
Network, which issued an InvestorFacts report on the Company that includes
a profile of the Company's proprietary FuelCell Energy to Develop a Coal-Based Solid Oxide Fuel Cell System 2/27/06. FuelCell Energy, Inc. (NasdaqNM:FCEL) has been selected by the U.S. DOE to develop a coal-based multi-megawatt solid oxide fuel cell system. The total project award for the 10-year, three-phase Fuel Cell Coal-Based System program is approximately $85 million. The project is subject to negotiation of a final agreement. The program's goal is to develop a multi-megawatt SOFC power system, 100 megawatts and larger, with at least 50 percent overall efficiency in converting energy contained in coal to grid electrical power. (more) FuelCell Energy Combines Fuel Cell with Capstone Micro Turbine The integrated FuelCell/Turbine power plant has yielded a combined total electrical efficiency of 56% for 800 continuous hours of testing at FuelCell Energy's Danbury, Conn., facility, nearly twice the fuel efficiency of the average fossil-fueled utility power plant. Following additional testing, the fuel cell/microturbine hybrid will be installed at the Deaconess Billings Clinic in Montana where it will provide the base load power needs of the hospital. (more) Ion America Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Produces Electricity and Hydrogen 2/18/06. Ion America's prototype solid oxide fuel cell is nearly twice as efficient in the production of electricity as a conventional coal or gas powered electric power plant. Fueled by natural gas or ethanol, it can both power a residence and produce hydrogen for vehicle fuel over night. (more) Hydrogenics Delivers Fuel Cell Backup Power Generator to Bell Canada Telecommunication Site 2/17/06. Hydrogenics Corp. (Nasdaq: HYGS) The backup power generator, developed in collaboration with Emerson Network Power, a business of Emerson (NYSE:EMR - News), uses Hydrogenics' 8 kW HyPM® XR fuel cell power module. This project is part of Toronto's Hydrogen Village initiative. (more) Protonex Combines with Millenium Cell to Develop Quiet Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) Prototype for Military Operations 2/9/06. Protonex Technology Corporation, manufacturer of fuel cell power systems for portable and remote applications, has developed a quiet, durable, energy-dense auxiliary power unit (APU) for use by the U.S. military as a refuelable power source. The system will provide 150 to 250 watts of power for electronic and communications equipment for U.S. forces, which may require several days of quiet power for a single mission. The Protonex APU combines Protonex's fuel cell system with Hydrogen on Demand(R) fueling technology developed by Millennium Cell Inc. (NASDAQ: MCEL). The system will be capable of replacing eight auxiliary batteries that currently supply silent power during missions. (more) DOE Selects FuelCell Energy to develop new PEM Fuel Cell Membrane 2/1/06. FuelCell Energy, Inc. (Nasdaq: FCEL) has been selected by the U.S. Department of Energy for a five-year, $2.1 million cost-shared project to develop a high temperature membrane for low humidity operation of Polymer Electrolyte Membrane fuel cells, subject to final negotiation of an agreement. FuelCell Energy was awarded one of 12 competitively bid projects that will receive a total of $19 million in federal funding for polymer membrane research. The overall goal of this research is to advance membrane durability and extend shelf-life, while simultaneously bringing down its cost. (more) ARSC Hydra Unit Demo's Hydrogen Fuel Cells to Government and Industry 1/27/06. American Security Resources Corporation's (OTCBB: ARSC) Hydra Fuel Cell Corporation subsidiary successfully demonstrated beta units of its proprietary HydraStax(TM) hydrogen fuel cells in Beaverton, Oregon, on January 20, 2006. Ed Davis, Chairman of Hydra, said, "We had over twenty representatives of industry and government here to see the working beta units. The units performed flawlessly and the response from the attendees was very enthusiastic. We are currently following up on the requests for additional data from some of the groups who participated in the demo. We are expecting some to order units." (more) FuelCell Energy sells first 1 MW Fuel Cell Power Plant 1/24/06. FuelCell Energy, Inc. (Nasdaq: FCEL), its Asian distributor, Marubeni Corporation (TSE:8002) sold a one megawatt Direct FuelCell(R) power plant to provide electric power and high-quality heat for a Sharp Corp. production facility in Japan that manufactures advanced flat-screen TVs. (more) Plug Power Testing Fuel Cell Backup for Cellular Tower 1/21/06. Plug Power Inc. is testing its GenCore fuel cell for backup power to a cellular phone tower. Joe Ross built the 100-foot tower, believing he could attract cellphone companies to put their radio antennas there. In the fall, Sprint PCS became the first cellphone company to do so, and Ross is in the process of enlisting others. "They all like to have backup power in the area if the grid goes down," said Ross, who helps cellphone companies erect cell towers throughout the Northeast. (more) Protonex and Millennium Cell to Host Joint Workshop at the Tactical Power Sources Summit in Washington, D.C. 1/20/06. Millennium Cell Inc. (NASDAQ: MCEL) and Protonex Technology Corporation will host a workshop on Monday, January 23rd at the Tactical Power Sources Summit attended by key military personnel at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center in Washington, D.C. Entitled "Fuel Cells for Portable Military Applications," it will discuss, among other things, the Protonex 30-watt power system ("P2"), featuring a snap-in, 24-hour chemical hydride cartridge based on Millennium Cell's technology. When hydrated in the field, the P2 delivers an energy density of 860 watt-hours per kilogram, which is nearly 80% better than the incumbent battery technology. (more) Astris Energi ships fuel cell order to Italy 1/18/06. Astris Energi Inc. (OTC BB: ASRNF), announced today that it has delivered the initial order for a fuel cell generator and supporting test equipment to Italy's Electronic Machining s.r.l. The CDN$0.2 million order includes Astris fuel cells, test equipment, an E8 generator and engineering consulting and commissioning. (more) Protonex awarded USAF contract for unmanned micro fuel cell drones 1/16/06. Protonex Technology Corporation, a leading manufacturer of high-performance fuel cell power systems for portable and remote applications, was awarded a contract by the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) to develop power systems for long- endurance micro unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV). Under the terms of the contract, Protonex will develop compact fuel cell power systems with significantly higher energy density than batteries, enabling aircraft to fly for a significantly longer duration and carry greater payload. (more) Protonex Awarded U.S. Air Force Contract for Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Power Systems 1/12/06. Protonex Technology Corporation, manufacturer of fuel cell power systems for portable and remote applications in the 10 to 500 watt range, was awarded a contract by the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory to develop power systems for long-endurance micro unmanned aerial vehicles. Under the terms of the contract, Protonex will develop compact fuel cell power systems with significantly higher energy density than batteries, enabling aircraft to fly for a significantly longer duration and carry greater payload. (more) Jadoo diversifying its fuel cell's applications 1/4/06. Primarily shipping to the professional broadcasting market for the past two years, Jadoo Power will introduce the NABII power unit, N-Stor fuel canister and FillPoint refill station for a variety of new applications, including field-ready laptops, emergency response radios and other equipment used in “off-grid” power situations, as well as professional broadcast cameras. (more) Plug Power highlights 2005 milestones 1/6/06. In 2005, Plug Power's (Nasdaq: PLUG) tripled GenCore orders to 300. Reduced costs 29%. Field tested next generation GenSys systems. Contracted with Honda for Home Energy Station R&D. Added $70 million net cash through sale of stock. Secured government contracts. (more) FTD powers Trafalgar Laser Show with Plug Power Fuel Cell 12/29/05. FTD Associates turned Trafalgar Square into a giant laser message board with a fuel cell powered laser light show. FTD distributes Plug Power fuel cells in the UK and is an expert at remote and is targeting mobile phone towers for fuel cell power. (more) Connecticut Fuel Cell Companies Benefit from Defense Budget 12/23/05. FuelCell Energy will recieve $3.75 million to develop a one-megawatt fuel cell at Pearl Harbor Naval Base. Proton Energy will receive $1.25 million to develop hydrogen-oxygen regenerative fuel cell high-altitude technology. Swiss investor to take over Sulzer's fuel cell business Hexis 12/22/05. Swiss engineering group Sulzer AG announced the sale of its fuel cell business Sulzer Hexis to a Swiss foundation, thus enabling work on the alternative energy project to resume. Sulzer had in August abandoned the fuel cell venture after more than five years of research and development, when failing to find a partner. The new company is named Hexis AG. (more) Military tests Versa Solid Oxide Fuel Cells Gas Technology Institute has demonstrated operation of a Versa high-power-density solid oxide fuel cell using real-world military logistics fuel (JP8) containing 600 to 700 ppm of sulfur. This marks a key milestone on the path to developing SOFC technology that can provide efficient, clean, and quiet power for military applications. (more) Largo nursing home to test Plug Power Fuel Cell 12/22/05. A Largo nursing home has been selected for a 14-month trial of an experimental hydrogen fuel that some day may lessen America’s dependence on fossil fuels. The experiment is a joint project between Florida Progress and the cell’s manufacturer, upstate New York-based Plug Power, which is lending the cell to Palm Garden for 14 months. (more) Idatech Unveils ElectraGen3 Critical Backup Power Fuel Cell System 12/31//05. IdaTech, LLC, a global fuel cell solutions developer and manufacturer, today announced its newest backup power product -- the ElectraGen(TM)3 fuel cell system. The ElectraGen(TM)3 is a hydrogen-based proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell solution capable of producing up to three kilowatts of clean, reliable backup power. This announcement marks a significant addition to the IdaTech backup power fuel cell product offering and highlights IdaTech's position in the industry as the only company offering this wide range of backup power solutions. (more) FuelCell Energy's distributer PPL to provide 4MW of Fuel Cell Energy to Connecticut 12/28/05. The Connecticut Clean Energy Fund has recommended that PPL Energy Services Holding LLC be named as one of three renewable energy projects to provide power to the state. PPL Energy Services, or Wallingford Energy LLC, operates a 243-megawatt gas-fired power plant on John Street and has been selected to provide four megawatts of energy using fuel cell technology. The recommendation is the first in a series of steps in Project 100, a program created by the state legislature to develop 100 megawatts of renewable energy generation for state consumers. (more) ABI Report: Cogeneration essential for success of Distributed Generation 12/10/05. Cogeneration combines heating, cooling and electrical generation. It increases efficiency by using waste heat from high temperature technologies for HVAC. This is especially important for developers of fuel cell technology. Higher temperature fuel cell technologies such as solid oxide could offer much higher combined efficiencies without requiring hydrogen fuel. ABI Research's new offering "Sub-Utility Stationary Power" examines the prospects of each electricity generation technology and provides regional shipment forecasts by technology through 2013. (more) Palcan Secures $300,000 IRAP/NRC Grant to Produce Commercial Fuel Cell Power System 12/10/05. Palcan Power Systems Inc. (TSXV: PC) is pleased to announce it has reached an agreement with the Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP) of Canada whereby the National Research Council of Canada will contribute up to $300,000 over the next fourteen months. The funding has been awarded to enable Palcan to complete the development of a commercial portable fuel cell power system. (more) $1 Billion FutureGen Coal Power Plant to produce Electricity and Hydrogen 12/7/05. The FutureGen plant will begin operations in 2012 and generate 275 megawatts of electricity, enough to match a medium-sized coal-fired plant and supply power to about 275,000 U.S. households. The coal powered plant will produce electricity and hydrogen while capturing pollutants. (more) Toyota Motor developing home fuel cells 12/8/05. Toyota Motor Corp. is developing home fuel cells following its successful launch of environmentally friendly fuel cell cars in a bid to emphasize its clean technology in both its vehicle and housing divisions, company officials said Wednesday. The automaker has tied up with automotive parts maker Aisin Seiki Co. to launch home fuel cells several years from now. It has already been cooperating with Toho Gas Co. to test a fuel cell cogeneration system in some houses in central Japan. (more) Plug Power fuel cells could save Air Force thousands 12/5/05. Robins Air Force Base officially unveiled 10 kW Plug Power fuel cells commissioned in early October. Next year they will supply 275,000 kilowatt hours of electricity to the Base. In addition to using propane as an alternative energy source, the fuel cells can also re-form jet fuel, natural gas and any fuel source that contains hydrogen, even water, into power sources. At years end, the fuel cell systems will be returned to the company for destructive testing and autopsy to determine what configuration of the 10 systems worked best. (more) Progress Energy Installs Plug Fuel Cell at Florida Nursing Facility 12/2/05. Progress Energy installed a 5-kilowatt Plug Power fuel cell at Palm Garden of Largo, a skilled- nursing facility on the west coast of Florida. It will provide hallway and safety lighting for the facility if hurricanes or other emergencies interrupt power. Progress Energy also is involved in a number of other projects to explore the viability of hydrogen as a carrier of energy, including installing the first sustainable hydrogen fuel cell at Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park near Crystal River and piloting hydrogen fuel cell vehicles. (more) SRI International Presents Direct Carbon Fuel Cell Technology 12/5/05. SRI's system mixes the technologies: solid oxide and molten carbon-air fuel cells. The one-step conversion process transforms the chemical energy of pulverized coal directly into electricity through the electrochemical oxidation of carbon. It produces electricity at a competitive cost from a variety of fuels including coal, coke, tar, biomass and organic waste. In addition, it is two times more fuel-efficient than today's coal-fired power plants, resulting in reduced carbon dioxide emissions. The process produces almost pure carbon dioxide, which can be contained in a concentrated stream and easily captured for downstream use or disposal. (more) Plug Power Receives California Multiple Awards Listing 11/30/05. Plug Power Inc. (NASDAQ: PLUG) announced that the Company's GenCore(R) 5kW backup fuel cell system is now available through a California Multiple Awards Schedule contract. The GenCore has been listed under the classifications of Power Protection. This listing will allow state agencies to purchase the GenCore backup fuel cell systems directly from the California Multiple Awards Schedule under a pre-negotiated contract. (more) FuelCell Energy sued by Zoot 11/18/05. The lawsuit against PPL and FuelCell Energy said the cells don't work as promised and asks to cancel an agreement to pay PPL $2.4 million. The suit also seeks damages to be determined by a jury. The fuel cells were supposed to be the company's sole source of electricity. The cells generate electricity at a constant rate, but Zoot's operations didn't consume power at that rate. When excess power wasn't needed, the cells were supposed to ''ramp down'' or feed excess power onto the electrical grid that serves other businesses and homes. But when the grid shut down it wouldn't accept excess power, and the fuel cells also shut down, the lawsuit said.(more) Astris Energi Signs Distributor Agreement With Tropical S.A. in Greece 11/29/05. Astris Energi Inc. (OTC BB: ASRNF) announced today that it has signed an agreement with Tropical S.A. in Greece, whereby Tropical becomes a reseller for Astris' alkaline fuel cell power generator products, fuel cells and test equipment, effective immediately. The purpose of this Reseller arrangement is to enable Tropical to demonstrate and make available Astris products primarily within the Greek market. Tropical S.A., Athens, Greece, is a leading organization in Renewable Energy and Hydrogen Technologies markets. Initial orders under the reseller agreement are expected to be forthcoming in the near future. (more) Welcome to Fuel Cells 2000's Worldwide Stationary Fuel Cell Installation database! 11/16/05. This database catalogues stationary fuel cell installations worldwide - past, present and some planned. There have been more than 2,000 fuel cells installed around the world since the early 1980s. Some locations in the database have more than one fuel cell unit installed. To search the database, click here Hydrogenics targets back up power with new fuel cell modules 11/16/05. Hydrogenics Corporation (TSX:HYG) (NASDAQ:HYGS) today announced the release of its next generation HyPM(R) 500 Series Fuel Cell Power Modules, with or without integrated DC power options, and HyPM Fuel Cell Power Packs. Building on the success of Hydrogenics' earlier generations of HyPM power module products, this 500 Series offers new customer-driven standard features. (more) UK's first hydrogen powered house switched on 11/25/05. Eyemouth took its place on the world stage as the venue for the first ever installation of a Home Energy Centre in the UK using hydrogen. This pioneering venture has come about through the ambitions of a European consortium seeking to bring forward-looking hydrogen solutions into a residential setting. A newly built family house, belonging to Berwickshire Housing Association (BHA), has provided an ideal 'live' domestic venue for the installation of a prototype hydrogen-powered fuel cell, which uses a Polymer Electrolyte Membrane and separates out hydrogen from natural gas to make heat and power. (more) NanoDynamics using nano technology to develop fuel cells 11/9/05. NanoDynamics in Buffalo, N.Y., is developing fuel cells that employ nanotechnology to help supply power for longer times at less weight and size than batteries or conventional fuel cells. One 50-watt solid oxide fuel-cell prototype, roughly the size of a loaf of bread, is composed of roughly 20 percent nanomaterials and can generate some 3,000 watt-hours of electricity from just 5 pounds of propane. A conventional solid oxide fuel cell given that little propane would generate only one-half to one-third as many watt-hours. (more) General Hydrogen announces project with Bridgestone Tires 11/2/05. General Hydrogen Corporation, a leader in fuel cell battery replacement technology, announced today that it has received an order from Bridgestone/Firestone Tire Company’s Warren County manufacturing plant in Tennessee. Delivery is scheduled for January 2006. (more) Home Hydrogen Refueling With Honda's Home Energy Station III 11/14/05. Honda R&D Americas, Inc., in conjunction with technology partner Plug Power Inc., today introduced the Home Energy Station III, which provides heat and electricity for the home as well as fuel for a hydrogen-powered fuel cell vehicle. This third generation unit, located at the company's North American headquarters in Torrance, California, is more compact and efficient than previous Home Energy Station models. (more) FuelCellToday report on Large Stationary Fuel Cells 11/2/05. The large stationary market, which includes fuel cell power generation systems of more than 10kW, is moving closer towards commercialisation. Over 760 systems with cumulative generation capacity of around 35MW have been operated worldwide according to the new Fuel Cell Today market survey. This free report examines recent changes in this area including region of development, technology types, funding and activities of companies working in this sector. (more) Distributed Energy Systems initiated with "buy" 9/10/05. Analysts at First Albany initiate coverage of Distributed Energy Systems Corporation with a "buy" rating. The target price is set to $9. In a research note published this morning, the analysts mention that the company’s Northern Power Systems subsidiary demonstrates an impressive method to leverage anticipated growth in distribution generation. Distributed Energy Systems is expected to benefit from the anticipated robust growth of the distribution generation market going forward, First Albany adds. Distributed Energy Systems’ Proton Energy Systems subsidiary is likely to provide the company with additional margin leverage in the forthcoming few years, the analysts say. Centrica to announce joint venture with Ceres Power to build the UK's first commercial residential fuel cell 8/15/05. The energy group Centrica will tomorrow announce a joint venture with AIM-listed Ceres Power to build the UK's first commercial residential fuel cell. It will be marketed by Centrica's subsidiary British Gas, could cut households' energy bills by more than a third. It emits far less pollution than conventional boilers and can also generate electricity. Executives hope to have the boiler, which will cost around £2,500, in the shops in three years' time. (more) Students build solar hydrogen home in the international Solar Decathlon competition 9/4/05. The house is NYIT’s entry in the 2005 Solar Decathlon competition, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy at he Solar Village on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. The benefit of using a hydrogen fuel cell system is that the energy balance is smoothed out – excess hydrogen produced on exceptionally sunny days can be stored and used on less optimal days. The robust summer hydrogen production can be stored for months and used during the lean winter days. It will be open to the public from Oct. 7 - 16. (more) Two Thousand Fuel Cells Operating in 26 Countries 8/23/05. More than two thousand fuel cells are providing clean, reliable and in some cases, renewable on-site or backup power at locations in more than 26 countries, according to a comprehensive update released today by Fuel Cells 2000. The report is available without charge. The latest additions expand Fuel Cells 2000's Worldwide Fuel Cell Installation chart to 65 pages including a significant number of new European and Asian listings. The chart includes data on fuel cell manufacturer, location, fuel cell size, fuel type, operating information and pictures, where available. H.M. Cragg Co. Deploys 1st GenCore® PEM Fuel Cell at MN Telecom Companies 9/1/05 H.M. Cragg Co., installed a 5 kW GenCore® PEM fuel cell for back-up power at FTTH Communications L.LC at their Albertville-MN site. The is a result of the collaborative efforts of H.M. Cragg Co., the Minnesota Department of Commerce, Plug Power Inc. and the cumulative energies of Minnesota-based 3M and Entegris. FTTH Communications was one of two telecom providers to receive a grant from the Minnesota Department of Commerce which awarded grants to telecom providers demonstrating interest and commitment to clean energy via deployment of a fuel cell backup system. (more) U.S. Department of Energy Grants HydroGen LLC Exclusive License for Four Patents 8/30/05. HydroGen Corporation's (OTCBB:HYDG), wholly-owned subsidiary HydroGen LLC, a developer and manufacturer of multi-megawatt air-cooled phosphoric acid fuel cell systems, has been granted four patents related to HydroGen's air-cooled PAFC technology by the United States Department of Energy. (more) SOFCo-EFS Successfully Completes 500-hour Fuel Cell Demonstration with Diesel Fuel 8/12/05. EFS Holdings LLC completed a 500-hour demonstration of a 10 kilowatt diesel fuel processor operating with its solid oxide fuel cell. The test proved the technical feasibility of using commercially available 2007 Certified Diesel Fuel to produce electricity with a fuel cell. This is a milestone in developing distillate-fueled solid oxide fuel cells for various mobile and stationary power applications to both commercial and military markets. The demonstration highlighted the company’s compact diesel reforming technology as well as its sulfur-tolerant solid oxide fuel cell. (more) ITM Power grant a boost to 'Hydrogen Island' 8/3/05. PLANS to create a major research centre into energy technologies in Sheffield have been boosted by an £800,000 grant from regional development agency Yorkshire Forward. The funding has been made available to ITM Power, a leading technical innovator of fuel cell technologies for the hydrogen industry, to encourage the company to expand its laboratory and workshop space in Sheffield. (more) Hymer AG to sell Motorhome with Fuel Cell 8/24/05. Hymer AG, Bad Waldsee, Germany, announces the standard integration of a fuel cell for providing an autonomous energy supply into their Hymermobile S-Class. The fuel cell used is the SFC A50 by SFC Smart Fuel Cell AG, Brunnthal, Germany. This public world premiere is the result of a three-year cooperation between Hymer and SFC. Starting September 2005, the SFC A50 will be integrated as standard equipment in the S?Class, Hymer’s premium line, to ensure full mains independence. (more) Chiste Corporation Changes Name to HydroGen Corporation, Effects 1-for-25 Reverse Stock Split 8/20/05. Chiste Corporation, a developer and manufacturer of multi-megawatt phosphoric acid fuel cell systems through its operating subsidiary, HydroGen LLC, has changed its corporate name to HydroGen Corporation (OTCBB:HYDG) and completed a 1-for-25 reverse split of the Corporation's common stock. Prior to the reverse split, the Corporation had 186,189,958 shares of common stock issued and outstanding. On a post-reverse split basis, the Corporation now has a total of 7,447,599 shares issued and outstanding. (more) Vestel to market fuel cells 7/22/05. Vestel, Turkey's leading producer of home electronics, has invested US $10 million to design fuel cells it hopes to market within three years. It hopes to bring a micro fuel cell to power hand held electronics to market in late 2006 and a stationary fuel cell to power homes and small businesses to market as early as 2007. (more) Linde Gas and Proton Energy Systems Join to Market Products in the U.S., Mexico and the Caribbean 8/5/05. Linde Gas LLC has entered into an agreement with
Proton Energy Systems, Inc., a subsidiary of
Air Products Selects FuelCell Energy for Development of Next Generation Hydrogen Energy Station 8/3/05. Air Products (NYSE: APD) announced today that it has awarded a subcontract to FuelCell Energy, Inc. (NasdaqNM:FCEL) under a United States Department of Energy (DOE) Cooperative Agreement to evaluate, design and demonstrate a next-generation Hydrogen Energy Station (HES). The HES will build upon FuelCell Energy's ultra-clean Direct FuelCell(R) (DFC(R)) power plants and Air Products' advanced gas separation technologies. The HES is directed toward co-producing hydrogen for vehicle fueling and electrical power from a single system. The HES effort will be directed toward a capability of using readily available fuels such as natural gas, propane and anaerobic digester gas from municipal and industrial wastewater treatment facilities. (more) Ranger station using fuel cell technology 7/19/05. The Big Horn National Forest prepares to install the first fuel cell to power a Forest Service facility at the remote Big Goose Ranger Station on the Tongue Ranger District. The Acumentrics 10kw solid oxide fuel cell will provide electricity to two cabins, an office/shop, five trailer sites, as well as electricity to the drinking water and wastewater pumping systems. Hot water will be recycled to provide heat to one of the cabins. The fuel cells will be monitored, allowing engineers to understand the actual relationships between electrical output and cogeneration of waste heat, day-to-day operational characteristics, and the efficiency of the fuel cells in a practical field application. (more) Coal-Based Fuel Cells: A Giant Leap for Fuel Cell Technology 8/12/05. The Department of Energy selected two new Fuel Cell Coal-Based Systems programs--one conducted by General Electric Hybrid Power Generations Systems and the other by Siemens Westinghouse PowerCorporation--with the same goal: to develop the fuel cell technology for central power stations to produce electricity from coal. The two teams will R&D coal gas fired SOFC systems larger than 100 megawatts capacity. (more) Schwarzenegger at Sierra Nevada Brewery Fuel Cell Dedication 7/29/05. Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger visited nearby Chico Thursday and lavished praise on the Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. and founder Ken Grossman's venture into the land of hydrogen. Schwarzenegger was guest of honor during an unofficial dedication of four FuelCell Energy 250 kW fuel cells, the largest commercial installation in the state. Installed in March, the 1-megawatt fuel cell plant cleanly produces nearly all the base load electricity needs for the Chico brewery at about half the cost. "More businesses need to realize that hydrogen power is good for the bottom line ..." and good for the environment, said Schwarzenegger. (more) Bighorn gets first fuel cell 7/14/05. The Bighorn National Forest is the first in the country to install a fuel cell to power a Forest Service facility, officials said this week. The remote Big Goose Guard Station on the Tongue Ranger District will host the fuel cell, which will chemically convert propane to generate power and heat. Fuel cells convert energy stored by hydrogen into electricity, heat and water. Because the cells do not burn their fuel, the produce virtually no pollution. The ranger station houses up to 18 seasonal employees and volunteers from June through September every year.
Residents upset about fuel cell plan 8/5/05. A proposal to test an experimental hydrogen-powered fuel cell within a few hundred feet of homes in Rimini is drawing the ire of some residents. Cathy Eakin wants to put a brake on the proposal by the Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Energy until more can be learned about it. Eakin and other residents were told of the proposed test at an EPA meeting on area mine cleanup last week. The cell planned for Rimini is about the size of a refrigerator and will sit in a building about 500 yards from Eakin's house. (more)
Progress Energy Florida and Hydrogenics unveil hydrogen fuel cell at state park 7/27/05. The fully integrated fuel cell and 5kW photovoltaic solar system are creating a portion of the electricity used at the park's Wildlife Encounter Pavilion, which provides educational programming to park visitors. At the park, PV cells power an electrolyzer, which splits water into hydrogen and oxygen. The hydrogen gas is then stored for later conversion into electricity by the fuel cell. (more) Titanium and Nanotubes Improve Fuel Cell Storage Capacity 7/27/05. Researchers at the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and Turkey's Bilkent University discovered that titanium-crusted carbon nanotubes could meet two key requirements for efficient hydrogen storage: the abilities to latch on to hydrogen molecules in adequate numbers and to relinquish the hydrogen readily when heated. Fuel cell vehicles require a 6 percent minimum storage capacity. The carbon nanotubes, decorated with titanium or other transition metals, can amass a predicted 8 percent of the nanotubes' weight worth of hydrogen. (more) Plug Power surges with large sale of fuel cells 7/18/05. Plug Power Inc. (Nasdaq: PLUG) reported its largest sale to date of its hydrogen fuel cell system. The company said Friday that Tyco Electronics Power Systems, Inc. bought 63 GenCore backup fuel cell systems and resold them to a U.S. telecommunications company. The telecom company's identity wasn't released. The sale puts Plug closer to its goal of selling 300 systems this year. Plug sold 93 systems last year and 16 in the first quarter of this year.The list price for the 5-kilowatt GenCore systems is $15,000. Plug Power's share price surged in heavy trading Friday to a close of $6.53, an increase of 10.7 percent. (more) American Power Conversion installs Fuel Cell Back-Up 7/12/05. American Power Conversion last month unveiled a backup power system for data centres that uses fuel cell technology to keep the centres running during a power failure. The InfraStruXure with Integrated Fuel Cells system, which fits within a single 42U rack, provides up to 30 kilowatts of power using bottled hydrogen gas as fuel. It sells for between US$50,000 and US$100,000 and is aimed at data centres where generators are impractical – such as in high-rise buildings – and that require longer runtimes than universal power supplies alone can deliver. (more) QuestAir Technologies Signs Agreement with HyRadix Inc. 7/1/05. QuestAir Technologies Inc. has signed an agreement to supply its H-3200 hydrogen purification systems to HyRadix Inc., a leading developer of hydrogen generators for industrial and hydrogen fueling applications. QuestAir also received a US$263,000 purchase order from HyRadix for an initial delivery of H-3200 units, to be completed over the next year. Under the terms of the five-year preferred supplier agreement, QuestAir's H-3200 pressure swing adsorption ("PSA") systems will be integrated into HyRadix's current range of Aptus(TM) and Adéo(TM) branded hydrogen generators. (more) Ceramic Fuel Cells sells first electricity generator, moves towards commercial production. 6/24/05. Designed for domestic use, the Combined Heat and Power generator's ceramic fuel cell converts natural gas directly into electricity by electrolysis.. The generator produces 1 kilowatt of electricity -- the average base household load, according to CFC. At peak periods the unit draws power from the existing supply grid. When power needs are less than 1kW, the generator can feed power back into the grid. New Zealand utility Powerco has bought the first generator unit, and will test its performance over the next 12 months. CFC aims to sell them for about E5000 ($7820) apiece once full-scale production begins in European plants slated to open in 2007. (more) Progress Energy Florida Unveils Hydrogen Fuel Cell at State Park 6/28/05. Progress Energy Florida, along with partners from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and Hydrogenics Corp., unveiled a sustainable hydrogen generator and fuel cell at the Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park. DEP and Progress Energy jointly funded the project, and Toronto-based Hydrogenics Corp. provided the hydrogen generation system. The fully integrated fuel cell and 5-kilowatt photovoltaic (PV) solar system are supplementing a portion of the electricity used at the park's Wildlife Encounter Pavilion, which provides educational programming to park visitors. (more) Fuel-cell deal a spark for Plug Power stock 6/17/05. Plug Power Inc. saw its stock price rise on heavy volume Thursday after receiving two pieces of positive news. First, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection will purchase 12 of its $15,000 GenCore units, representing one of the largest commercial sales to date. Second, the office of U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., said an amendment he wrote to the tax portion of an energy bill includes a tax credit for telecommunication companies that buy fuel-cell backup equipment like the GenCore system. Schumer sits on the Senate Finance Committee. (more) The Stella Group Leases Plug Power GenCore 5 kW Fuel Cell 6/16/05. Scott Sklar, President of The Stella Group, Ltd., had high praise for the Plug Power's modularity and quality. Sklar also praised Government Leasing of Colorado as a leader in working with companies to offer leasing tools for government and industry to utilize fuel cells and other clean distributed generation. Ed Anderson of Government Leasing in Colorado Springs, stated, "We wanted to demonstrate that leasing adds value for on-site, modular, distributed generation." (more) American Power Conversion Introduces InfraStruXure(TM) with Integrated Fuel Cell Technology 6/14/05. American Power Conversion (Nasdaq: APCC) now offers InfraStruXure(TM) with Integrated Fuel Cells that offers hours of extended runtime for IT applications with high availability requirements. APC's award-winning InfraStruXure architecture, which integrates power, cooling, management and services in a rack-optimized design, now offers IT professionals the ability to power their IT systems using fuel cell technology, an alternative to traditional extended-run options.(more) Hydrogenics Supplying Fuel Cell Power Modules for American Power Conversion 6/14/05. Hydrogenics Corporation , a designer and manufacturer of hydrogen and fuel cell systems, today announced it is supplying fuel cell power modules to American Power Conversion Corporation (APC), a leading global supplier of high availability systems for network-critical physical infrastructure (NCPI), for its new InfraStruXure(TM) with Integrated Fuel Cells System. (more) Shipments of new portable fuel cell from Voller commence 6/16/05. Voller Energy Group PLC, a manufacturer of portable fuel cell systems for use as battery chargers and mobile generators, announces that it has started shipments of the latest generation of the VE100 portable fuel cell. This product is currently being shipped out to Voller Energy's distribution partners around the world, including Germany, the United States and Taiwan. The VE100 v3 portable fuel cell system delivers up to 200 watts at peak power and 100 watts at nominal performance. The unit is completely self contained and does not require an external battery to start the system. The VE100 v3 is quiet and produces AC mains electricity and simultaneously runs 12v DC electrical appliances that are designed to fit into a car lighter socket. (more) Sheraton New York Hotel & Towers Becomes First Hotel in Manhattan to Use Fuel Cell Technology 6/13/05. Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) announced today that Allentown, Pa.-based PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL) has completed the installation of a clean, reliable, high temperature 250-kilowatt Direct FuelCell(R) (DFC(R)) power plant at the 1,750-room Sheraton New York Hotel & Towers, Sheraton's largest and flagship property, in midtown Manhattan. This is the third DFC power plant to complete the installation in a Sheraton hotel, and similar to the other two plants located at properties in New Jersey - the Sheraton Edison Hotel and the Sheraton Parsippany. (more) Plug Power Participates With Governor Pataki in Dedication Ceremonies Plug Power Inc. (Nasdaq: PLUG) participated yesterday in New York State Governor George Pataki's dedication of Syracuse University's Syracuse Center of Excellence in Environmental and Energy Systems headquarters building. Plug Power's hydrogen-fueled GenCore(R) fuel cell system provided power for the event. Today, Plug Power will join New York State Senate Majority Leader Joseph Bruno in the opening of the Future Energy Systems Center for Advanced Technology at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, N.Y. (more) First Canadian home to be powered by a fuel cell At the Canadian Centre for Housing Technology, engineers are hoping to prove that a hydrogen fuel cell is closer than many people think to providing all the energy a house needs. M24C, a 2,000-sq.-ft. four-bedroom home is powered by a five-kilowatt, solid-oxide fuel cell about the size of two large refrigerators. It is the first fuel cell ever installed in a residential structure in Canada. Made by Fuel Cell Technologies Ltd. of Kingston, it uses natural gas to produce hydrogen. (more) Business Lease for Back-up Fuel Cell Unit Washington, DC Industry veteran Scott Sklar announced that his consulting firm will lease a 5 kW fuel cell from Plug Power for his firm's back-up energy needs. Sklar says the announcement represents one of the first actual business leases for a commercially-vailable fuel cell in the United States. The Stella Group, Ltd., with offices in downtown Washington, DC and in Arlington, Virginia assists commercial, industrial, and government users in obtaining on-site energy applications and appropriate financing. (more) Fuel Cells power 100 European Homes June 3, 2005, In 100 homes across Europe residential fuel cells are taking the first tentative steps towards becoming a widely-used future source of green power. Electricity, heating and hot water are created in an environmentally friendly way by the home power stations. Testing is underway in what could be a breakthrough for energy production and conservation. (more) FDT Associates Ltd. and Plug Power Execute Distribution Agreement for GenCore(R) Backup Power Products Plug Power Inc. (Nasdaq: PLUG), a leading provider of clean,
reliable on-site energy, Proton Energy Technology to be tested at substation WALLINGFORD — The town has agreed to allow Proton Energy Systems to test its hydrogen and water fuel cell technology at a Thorpe Avenue substation. The Public Utilities Commission recently agreed to a 12-month pilot program with the alternative energy supplier to provide backup power for the electric substation. The substation is next to Proton Energy's office on Research Parkway. The fuel cell unit is set to begin operating in the fall, and will provide about 15 kilowatts of power, or enough for three houses. (more) SUNY to use fuel cell power SUNY ESF will soon install a fuel cell next to Walters Hall. More than 20 years went into developing these willow shrubs which will be turned into a gas that's used to power the fuel cell. (more) Village to run on Alternative Energy 5/16/05 -PICO TRUNCADO, Argentina — The village of Koluel Kaike, where 200 residents live in small cinderblock homes, has been chosen by the United Nations as one of five locations — others include villages in Libya, China, Australia and Turkey — for a pilot program that would gradually convert the entire village to alternative energy sources. the U.N. chose the site because of the existing hydrogen plant and the permanent supply of wind. In the next six years, he said, he and consulting experts will begin to implement the conversions that they hope will eventually power all the homes, businesses and automobiles in Koluel Kaike. (more) FuelCell Energy Power Plant to Generate Electricity, Provide Heat and Hot Water, at SUNY Syracuse Campus FuelCell Energy, Inc. (NasdaqNM:FCEL) sold a 250-kilowatt Direct FuelCell(R) power plant to generate onsite electricity and provide residual heat for domestic hot water and heating at the State University of New York's College of Environmental Science and Forestry in Syracuse. (more) Fuel cells to supply electricity at San Diego Sheraton The Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina announced yesterday that fuel cells will supply two-thirds of the hotel's electricity by the end of the year. Hotel analysts believe San Diego's Sheraton is the first major West Coast hotel to use fuel cell electricity. (more) Cypress Semiconductor tests fuel cell 5/17/05 - Cypress Semiconductor plans to install the Bay Area's only fuel cell power generator at its San Jose campus this fall. The 5-kilowatt power plant -- enough electricity to power a residential duplex -- is being produced by Ion America Corp., located at Moffett Field. The Cypress installation will be a demonstration project for investors and potential customers alike to see the feasibility of the product, says Kevin Kassekert, Cypress' facility manager. Cypress is a minority investor in Ion America. (more) Ceres power cell sets world alight 5/16/05 -THE company developing a fuel cell that could provide every home with its own electricity will tell the stock market today that it has passed a series of industry tests with flying colours. Ceres Power is expected to say that its fuel cell — which is the size of an After Eight mint — has exceeded global industry standards after thousands of hours of tests. The fuel cell, which will fit into a domestic central heating boiler instead of a pilot light, can transform boilers into mini-generators that produce both heat and electricity. The cell would provide homes with a clean and cheap form of energy that produces significantly lower carbon dioxide emissions than conventional fossil fuels. (more) NanoSignal Corp. Arrival and Installation of Ballard
AirGen Fuel Cell Generators KOVR Taps Jadoo for Fuel Cell Power Supply Jadoo Power Systems, a manufacturer of portable fuel cell devices that can be used on professional camcorders, has shipped its NABII cells to KOVR-TV in Sacramento, Calif. NABII attaches to a camcorder in the same manner as a standard battery and it derives energy from the combination of hydrogen and oxygen; the fuel cell is recharged by replenishing its hydrogen supply. Among NABII's features include lower weight and longer run times than traditional camera batteries. Jadoo claims that a NABII can power a broadcast-quality camcorder for more than three times longer than the nickel-cadmium, nickel metal-hydride and lithium-ion batteries now used for portable power. NABII will be formally launched at NAB2004. National Guard armory to get fuel cell power backup With the flip of a switch, the new 5 kW fuel cell at the Arizona Army National Guard Armory in Mesa, 615 N. Center Street, will be up and running, providing pollution-free energy. The unit, about the size of a commercial refrigerator, will run in conjunction with Mesa's electrical power grid and provide emergency power should the grid go down for any reason. Acumentrics Ships Solid Oxide Fuel Cell System To Sumitomo Of Japan For Testing Acumentrics Corporation, a leading developer of Solid Oxide Fuel Cells and Uninterruptible Power Supplies for the distributed generation market, announced today the shipment of a 5 kWatt Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC) System to the Sumitomo Corporation of Japan. The unit will be located and tested at the Yawata Laboratories of Nippon Steel Corporation and is the second Acumentrics demonstration unit to be shipped to Japan. The unit is the eighteenth SOFC system to be shipped as part of the Acumentrics field-testing program for its technology. (more) Ballard Power Systems gets US$30M investment from Japanese partner Ebara Proton Energy Technology to be tested at substation Ballard Power Systems chief says Wall Street's wrong about fuel cells Cypress Semiconductor tests fuel cell power Village to run on alternative energy Ceres power cell sets world alight National Guard armory to get fuel cell power backup Fuel Cell Technologies Ltd. Ships System to Power Greenhouse Japan Firms Introducing Residential Fuel Cell Power Systems UTC Power's PureCycle(TM) 200 System Gains Class I Renewable Resource Status from Connecticut DPUC Eco friendly hydrogen-powered office FuelCell Energy Power Plant Running on Waste to be Showcased in Eco-Community in Kyoto, Japan MTI: Military needs more portable power Arizona home runs solely on solar produced hydrogen Pacific Fuel Cell Corp. Announces Acquisition of Intellectual Property for Prototype UTC Power Lauds U.S. House Support of Hydrogen Fuel Cell Technology in New Energy Law Hydrogen village will use wind power to create hydrogen fuel Ceramic Fuel Cells may introduce residential fuel cell in Europe first Prime Minister's Ballard Residential Fuel Cell Installation Celebrated in Japan Jadoo Power Systems targeting fuel cell market: the evening news Fuel Cell Technologies Corporation engages agents for proposed private placement PolyFuel Breakthrough Makes High Performance Portable Fuel Cells Easier to Manufacture IdaTech Unveils Portable Fuel Cell at Hannover Fair 2005 Rolls-Royce launches hydrogen fuel project Voller Energy buys KAT-Chem Hydrogen Reforming Lab Fuel Cell Powered Car Wash in Vancouver New fuel cell drives around hydrogen economy roadblocks LIPA Dedicates First Combined Fuel Cell & Solar Power System Installation on LI Fuel Cell Technologies Ltd. Ships Three Systems in March Nuvera begins commercial sale of fuel cells Genesis Fueltech to supply Fuel Processors for Polish Stationary Fuel Cell Project Genesis Fueltech Completes 10,000 Hour Fuel Processor Test EcoComposite Announces Successful Test of Breakthrough Fuel Cell Technology Cosmo Oil Co. will enter the market for residential fuel cells FuelCell Energy to Provide Direct FuelCell Power Plant for Pepperidge Farm Bakery Japan's Idemitsu to Market Residential Fuel Cells in 2006 Hydrogenics Signs Agreement with Hitachi Zosen to Collaborate on Fuel Cell Technology Fuel Cell Technologies Ltd. Installs First Residential Fuel Cell System in Canada UltraGuard Confirms Fuel Cell Progress with MagPower Nuvera Provides Fuel Cell System to Deere & Company Mitsubishi LPG develops desulfurizer for home fuel cells Protonex and Millennium Cell Deliver 'Industry First' to U.S. Air Force FuelCell Energy and Alliance dedicate DFC power plants Smart Fuel Cell dramatically reduces fuel cell cost Progress, Stuart to build 'green' power system Plug Power Receives U.S. GSA Listing - Enables Federal Agencies to Purchase GenCore(R) |