Welcome to The Marketplace Matters issue 10, the bi-monthly mailing from Fuel Cell Markets that explains a summary of FCM’s activities and communicates information and opportunities from FCM partners. This mailing is designed to:
- Assist organisations commercialising fuel cell and hydrogen technologies
- Facilitate partnerships between traditional industries and the fuel cell and hydrogen community
- Assist with Education & Outreach
January was a busy start to the year for the FCM team. As well as operating our online community, we helped facilitate two days of workshops for Fuel Cell Europe. Day one was focussed on ‘Early Markets’ in the morning and ‘Micro Fuel Cell CHP’ in the afternoon. Day two was introducing many companies developing Fuel Cell Backup Power systems to a variety of Telecoms and Backup Power companies. A great deal was accomplished in the course of the two days. More information from Fuel Cell Europe is provided below.
Secondly, FCM put together the largest pavilion stand at the largest fuel cell exhibition on the planet - FC Expo, Tokyo Japan. We did this in partnership with Scottish Development International and the Scottish Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Association. FCM partners who supported us in the Pavilion included CMR Fuel Cells, UTC Power, DuPont, Heliocentris, siGEN, and the World Fuel Cell Council. It was a truly successful show and it was very interesting to learn more first-hand about what is happening in the Far East. FCM partners can look forward to finding out more about the trip and the contacts we made.
Now back at HQ in the UK, we are pressing forward with implementing the initiatives planned for 2006. This is going to be an extremely busy and productive year indeed…. so without further ado, please see the information and opportunities from FCM partners below…
Kind regards as always
The FCM Team
You can contact us online, by email, or by telephone on +44 1895 442269
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| Demonstration and Deployment partners |
.gif) The H2 Truck concept has been developed to demonstrate and make the first pre-commercial sale of hydrogen technology for transportation...more |
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| Heliocentris secures order for 5 fuel cell systems from the University of Bahrain |
 “Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Technologies: Opportunities and Challenges in the Middle East (5th – 6th Dec 05, Dubai)”, the first conference of its kind in the Middle East, was organised by Fuel Cell Markets Ltd and the Middle East Forum on Fuel Cell & Hydrogen Technologies (MEFH). |
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| UTC Power seeks interested partners to develop Fuel Cell hybrid electric drive trains for the Load carrying (fork lift truck) commercial market |
 UTC Power, a unit of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX), is a single source provider of environmentally advanced energy solutions for the transportation and on-site power markets. |
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| Fuel Cells: The Sourcebook - new electronic edition, through Fuel Cell Markets Ltd |
 Based on ten man-years’ work, “Fuel Cells: The Sourcebook” aims to be the leading reference source within this important sector. The new 2006 edition provides valuable guidance for those wishing to know more about fuel cell concepts, applications and markets, and is a unique source of commercial and technical information on organizations in the sector. |
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| Fuel Cell Jobs by email |
 Fuel Cell Recruitment, the industry specialist recruitment consultancy, are launching a new monthly email update for employers and individuals. Fuel Cell Jobs will feature the latest vacancies in the Fuel Cell Industry, to keep jobseekers updated with the latest opportunities. |
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| World Fuel Cell Council exhibits at Fuel Cell Expo 2006, launching The Network of Networks |
 As part of the Fuel Cell Markets Pavilion stand, the World Fuel Cell Council exhibited at this years Fuel Cell Expo in Japan last month. The booth was hosted by FCM and used as a springboard to launch The Network of Networks. |
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| Beta Field Test of micro-CHP fuel cell "Home Energy Center" |
 MicroCHP solutions will play an important role in the changing energy landscape. They will enable homeowners to retain control over their own energy supply, will deliver heat and power efficiently with low carbon dioxide emissions and will reduce demand for natural gas, coal and oil. |
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| Grandly Held!! WORLD’S LARGEST SCALE in the Fuel Cell Industry! |
 FC EXPO 2006 (2nd Int’l Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Expo) was held at Tokyo Big Sight, Japan from Jan 25-27 in great attention of the industry. |
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| Expanding into Commercial Portable Power Markets in ‘06 |
.jpg) After gaining momentum in U.S. military markets with over $5 million in development contracts to date, Protonex is gearing up to expand into commercial markets this year. Portable electronics, emergency power, electric wheelchairs and scooters are just the start of a growing list of applications Protonex power products in the range of 10 to 500 watts will target. |
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| Strategic Relationships with Mesoscopic Devices |
 Mesoscopic Devices believes that success in the fuel cell market will depend on alliances with companies that enable us to further access technologies and markets. |
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| Key Personnel |
.gif) CMR Fuel Cells plc, the AIM listed award winning company seeking to commercialise fuel cell technology for the portable electronics industry, is pleased to announce the appointment of two key personnel. |
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| SHFCA consolidates its international credentials |
 In partnership with SDI and UKT&I, SHFCA took 6 member companies to FC Seminar in Palm Springs in November. Additional business in excess of £5 million has been reported by the participants. |
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| Becoming a Business Partner |
 BOC has a long tradition of collaborative relationships. Presently, BOC is closely involved in developing the hydrogen economy through industry group involvement as well as a wide range of projects such as the CUTE project. |
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| Supply of a Fuel Cell Portable Power Generator and Services for Vehicle Emissions Monitoring Tests |
 The London Hydrogen Partnership is working in partnership with 2 London boroughs to procure two portable fuel cell systems for the purpose of technology evaluation. |
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| ‘Triple-play’ approach yields heat, power, fuelling |
 Honda has come up with a neat spin on combined heat and power systems for the home. It's called the Home Energy Station. |
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| Hydrogenics Delivers US$ 1.5 Million HyStat Hydrogen Generator to North American Nuclear Power Plant |
 Hydrogenics Corporation, announced today that it delivered a HySTAT™ Hydrogen Plant in December to a North American nuclear plant. |
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| Hydrogen & Fuel Cell School Challenge |
 With eyes firmly on the future, pupils from fourteen schools in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Inverness will come together at the Aberdeen Business School at The Robert Gordon University (RGU) on Monday 6th February for the final of the Hydrogen & Fuel Cell School Challenge. |
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| Join the miniHYDROGEN Sales network |
 miniHYDROGEN invites you to join our global sales network. |
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| Contribute: Be Part of the H2Nation team |
 H2Nation is seeking articles, product reviews, or white papers from institutions, government, industry or private individuals who are making a difference in the new Hydrogen Economy. |
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| Astris Energi Announces Collaboration with Queen's University and Queen's-RMC Fuel Cell Research Centre |
 Astris Energi Inc., announced today that projects have been initiated with Queen's-RMC Fuel Cell Research Centre (FCRC) and the Queen's Fuel Cell Team (QFCT). |
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| Acta Develops Breakthrough Electrolyser Catalyst |
 Acta S.p.A (“Acta”), the fuel cell technology enabler today announced that it had filed a patent application for a HYPERMEC catalyst for electrolysers which offers very high efficiency and yet contains no expensive platinum. Electrolysers make hydrogen from water for industrial and fuel cell uses. |
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| Fuel Cell Europe industry workshop focuses on fuel cell micro-CHP and engages telecoms industry for backup power and UPS applications |
 Fuel Cell Europe is the leading European association dedicated to the commercialisation of fuel cell technologies in Europe. Amongst its activities are targeted workshops that are aimed at tackling specific questions and barriers to commercialisation. |
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| Wärtsilä Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Units |
.gif) Since the year 2000, Wärtsilä has developed fuel cell technology for distributed power generation and marine markets. The present R&D work in Wärtsilä focuses on Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC) system development for commercial and industrial applications. |
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| CELLYTE 2CMT Batteries |
 The SEC CELLYTE 2CMT Modular/Tubular AGM Sealed, valve regulated VRLA battery line fitted with VRLA Catalyst is a range of long life sealed, valve regulated batteries that require very little maintenance and can be mounted in any space without special ventilation. |
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| GOVERNMENT REVIEW ‘BOOST FOR TEES VALLEY PLANS’ |
.gif) The Tees Valley’s role as a major centre for the development of new energy technologies is set to be given another boost this year thanks to a Review being launched by the Government. |
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| Wood Fuel Heating- Information |
 This page is a summary of the information we can provide you to help you to make choices about wood fuel heating equipment. Please check back for updates in due course. |
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| PLUG POWER AND BALLARD POWER SYSTEMS AWARDED $2M PROGRAM TO DEVELOP ADVANCED PEM FUEL CELL SYSTEM |
 Plug Power Inc., a leader in providing clean, reliable on-site energy, and Ballard Power Systems, a leading developer of proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cells, today announced they have been awarded a $2M program by the U.S. Department of Defense to develop an advanced prototype PEM fuel cell system to support Defense Continuity of Operations (COOP). |
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| World class high power PEM Fuel Cell stacks! |
 NedStack fuel cell technology BV is producing and selling high power PEM fuel cell stacks world wide for transport and stationary applications. |
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| GREEN MOTORSPORT LEADING TECHNOLOGY CHANGE! |
 Green MotorSport is light years ahead with the latest environmental technologies! Our engineers use tools and monitoring equipment powered by renewable energy. |
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| Fuel Cell 2006: Discounted registration fee before April 21st |
 Fuel Cell 2006 is the third annual conference designed for organizations interested in learning more about and applying fuel cell technology. The conference provides an interactive forum for OEMs, designers, engineers and integrators to discuss the latest advancements in the industry. |
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| FUEL CELL POWER No. 23 Winter 2005/06 |
 Honda’s Home Energy Station supplies electricity and heat for buildings in addition to hydrogen for fuel cell vehicles. |
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| Automobile Manufacturer Honda as first-time exhibitor at the Group Exhibit Hydrogen + Fuel Cells, HANNOVER FAIR 2006, April 24-28 |
 For the first time ever, automobile manufacturer Honda Motor Europe Ltd. will be exhibiting at the Group Exhibit on Hydrogen + Fuel Cells at the HANNOVER FAIR 2006. |
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| Fuel Cell Unit goes live at szencorp ‘green building’ |
 Ceramic Fuel Cells Limited (ASX code CFU) and szencorp are pleased to announce that a CFCL fuel cell unit has been commissioned at szencorp’s ground breaking energy efficient commercial office building at 40 Albert Road, South Melbourne. |
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| Bush Proposes More Funds for H2 Research in State-of-The-Union Address |
 The President’s new 2007 budget will include $289 million for developing hydrogen fuel cells and hydrogen cars, an increase of $53 million over the current 2006 budget, the White House Press Office said in a background release amplifying last night’s State of The Union address by President Bush. |
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| IDATECH announced its newest backup power product - the ElectraGen™3 fuel cell system |
.gif) The ElectraGen™3 is a hydrogen-based proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell solution capable of producing up to three kilowatts of clean, reliable backup power. |
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