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National Hydrogen Association to recognize Friedland for leadership in hydrogen technology
Wallingford, CT – (April 2, 2009) – Proton Energy Systems announced today that company president and CEO Robert Friedland is one of three recipients of the distinguished National Hydrogen Association’s (NHA) 2009 Award for Meritorious Service. The award is presented annually by the NHA to individuals for exceptional leadership and personal contribution to the advancement of hydrogen technologies.
“Mr. Friedland’s leadership at Proton Energy Systems and his continued dedication to the development and promotion of hydrogen technology is exemplary,” said NHA President Jeffrey A. Serfass. “Mr. Friedland’s remarkable record of achievement over the years cannot come at a more critical moment, as energy security and green energy are major issues confronting our nation. I cannot think of a more worthy recipient for this award.”
Friedland, who co-founded Proton Energy in 1996, will receive the award on Thursday, April 2, 2009 at an awards ceremony during the industry’s largest hydrogen conference in Columbia, South Carolina. In addition to his leadership at Proton Energy, Friedland is being recognized specifically for: his dedicated and outstanding service as chair of the NHA’s Financial Compliance Committee; his work with NHA staff to simplify financial recordkeeping and reports; providing stronger oversight of the association’s financial picture, which resulted in appropriate actions taken for financial surpluses instead of deficits; and finally, for his ability to provide a solid business model for smaller business organizations to use and those with emerging market technologies.
“I am honored to accept this National Hydrogen Association award on behalf of Proton Energy Systems,” said Friedland. “Proton’s mission has always been to develop hydrogen technology in creative and practical ways that can benefit our customers and advance green energy possibilities and potential throughout the globe.”
Friedland has decades of experience with hydrogen technology. He has authored and presented major papers in the field and is co-inventor on three U.S. Patents in the area of water electrolysis. Friedland earned a BS degree in mechanical engineering from Syracuse University and an MBA from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
Proton Energy Systems has been awarded several major contracts in recent months, including a partnership with Doosan Heavy Industries & Construction to supply Proton’s advanced HOGEN hydrogen generators for a power plant that provides electricity to Qatalum, the world’s largest aluminum smelting plant in Qatar. Proton Energy’s commitment to innovation has also been recognized with several recent military projects, including a $2.62 million contract with the U.S. Army’s Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) to develop a Regenerative Fuel Cell System, and a $1.8 million contract with the U.S. Army’s Tank-Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center (TARDEC) to create an advanced fueling system capable of sustaining a military fleet of hydrogen-powered vehicles
About Proton Energy Systems
Proton Energy Systems designs and manufactures proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrochemical systems to make hydrogen from water in a zero pollution process producing safe, pure, reliable onsite hydrogen to meet today’s global hydrogen requirements. Proton Energy Systems has been developing and manufacturing world-class electrolysis systems since 1996, with more than 1200 units deployed world-wide, on every continent. With a reputation for building robust, reliable, and safe systems, federal, state, and commercial partners repeatedly seek the creative solutions that Proton Energy Systems has proven it is capable of delivering. |