Welcome to Marketplace Matters 4, the first 2005 mailing from Fuel Cell Markets Ltd.
As we head into 2005, we are excited about the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead. It’s no great secret that there are still major obstacles that need to be overcome in the transition towards a fuel cell and hydrogen economy, however progress is encouraging and the world has never been more prepared than the present.
Fuel Cell Markets exist as a market catalyst - to help drive these industries forward. We work with an increasing number of organisations throughout the world and at the recent Fuel Cell Expo in Japan announced the formation of our Japanese office and Regional Manager.
Information in this mailing is designed to open opportunities, keep readers informed, and maintain and raise awareness of organisations in this arena.
We hope you find this informative, interesting, and useful.
You can contact us online, by email, or just phone us on +44 1895 442269
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| ACUMENTRICS ATTEND FC EXPO 2005 WITH OUTSTANDING RESULTS |
 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. |
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| Pioneering fuel cell system provides power and hot water in the home for the first time - switch-on completes successful research project |
 Innovative hydrogen fuel technology has for the first time in the UK delivered both electrical power and hot water in the home, following the successful outcome of a two-year research project undertaken by Black Country Housing & Community Services Group (BCH). |
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| "Hydrogen and Fuel Cells on their way to commercialisation" in conjunction with the Group Exhibit - Hydrogen + Fuel Cells at the Hannover Fair |
 Register NOW for this most timely and important meeting! |
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| ASTRIS ENERGI DELIVERS FIRST E8 FUEL CELL GENERATOR TO ALTERNATE ENERGY |
 MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO, CANADA, January 18, 2005 -- Astris Energi Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board - ASRNF), the world’s leading alkaline fuel cell (AFC) technology company, announced today that it has delivered and completed the customer training on the first Model E8 Portable Power Generator covered by its value added reseller (VAR) agreement signed in May 2004 with Alternate Energy Corporation ("AEC", OTC Bulletin Board - ARGY). |
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| Christmas tree lights become clean and green |
 For the first time ever the Trafalgar Square Christmas tree lights will be powered by a hydrogen fuel cell, a clean form of energy. |
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| Partnering Opportunities with Ceramic Fuel Cells Ltd for solid oxide fuel cells |
 Ceramic Fuel Cells Limited (CFCL) is dedicated to maintaining its position as a world-leading developer of solid oxide fuel cells and establishing a key position in the global distributed generation market. An opportunity now exists for alliance partners to join in the development of specific solid oxide fuel cell applications. |
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| Fifth Annual Climate Change Solutions Conference with ET2005 |
 Delivering Sustainable Solutions with Renewable Energy and Clean Technologies |
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| Open for partnership with innovative MEA / catalyst manufacturers |
.gif) CMR Fuel Cells is always interested in discussing relationships to further develop core components in the CMR fuel cell stack. In particular, innovative Membrane Electrode Assembly and Catalyst Manufacturers & Developers are of interest as potential partners. |
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| Special Offer on New 2005 Fuel Cell Sourcebook for FCM Readers |
 EscoVale are pleased to announce a special offer for the start of the new year. Buy the electronic version of Fuel Cell Sourcebook 2005 for the same price as the hard copy version. |
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| european fuel cell gmbh based in Hamburg, Germany - a subsidiary of The BAXI Group will be displaying the Home Energy Centre at ISH in Frankfurt |
 This is a 1.5 kW electrical, 3 kW thermal with further 15kW thermal from an additional integrated boiler fuel cell CHP system (PEM - Proton Exchange Membrane) specifically designed for the residential market. |
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| FCEu / WFCC SUMMIT and AGM |
 As advised in our email of 5 November 2004 we plan to hold the FCEu Summit / WFCC AGM on the day before this major EU conference. FCEu will also organise two Workshops on the 16th: one to discuss opportunities with European Regions seeking to demonstrate H2&FC technology and another workshop with National FC Associations. |
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| FCM at FC Expo 2005 |
 
It was billed as the first event of its kind. In the pre-event press releases they announced “The largest exhibition specialising in Hydrogen and Fuel Cells the world had yet to see”, and by the closing days of a busy week no one went home disappointed. With more than 20,000 professionals visiting over 240 exhibitors from all pockets of the globe, the shear scale and grandeur was enough to give anyone a buzz. |
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| Fuel Cell Power |
 Hydrogen fuel cells will have a major role in conserving fuel and storing power from intermittent renewable sources. Fuel Cell Power is working with other organizations in order to expedite the introduction of efficient and renewable energy systems. Fuel Cell Power was set up to continue the work of the late Dr F T Bacon, OBE, FRS, the developer of the first practical working fuel cell which was successfully utilized in the Apollo space programme. |
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| Fuel Cell Canada: Accelerating Commercialization |
 As hydrogen and fuel cell technologies continue down the path towards commercialization globally, the Canadian industry is in a desirable global leadership position as a result of pioneering technologies, far-recognized technical expertise, and a 20-year history of industry and government partnerships. |
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| Green Motorsport at Autosport International 2005 |
 Green Motorsport was at the Autosport International Show at the NEC, Birmingham, on 13th – 14th January to launch their new sponsorship pack. The show is one of the largest of its kind in the world, bringing together world-wide industry leaders from the motorsport cluster and providing a showcase for the public. |
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| Overview of Conference Sessions at Grove 2005 |
 The international forum for discussion of the latest developments in fuel cell technology and commercialisation. |
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| ZEES receive go-ahead for new zero-energy offices |
 Recently, the Danish Engineering Association (IDA) presented a technological foresight about future energy systems. The foresight encompasses four visions. The ZEPS-site is designed to realize all of them and a bit more... |
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| Heliocentris seeks Commission-based Sales Representatives in Europe |
 Heliocentris seeks to expand the European reach of their product distribution by forming new relationships with commission-based sales representatives especially for its hy-ExpertTM product range for colleges, universities and vocational institutions. |
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| Hydrogen Solar, LLC: Renewable, Carbon-Free Hydrogen |
 In 2005 Hydrogen Solar’s work will have a strong emphasis on the commercialisation of its core technologies. Central to this will be work on the Tandem Cell™, which produces carbon-free hydrogen fuel by using sunlight to split water directly into its constituent parts. |
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| Seeking European Distributors for Fuel Cell Backup Power Systems |
 IdaTech are looking for partners to assist with the sales, training, commissioning, distribution and installation of our Fuel Cells power back-up systems across Europe for applications such as telecoms, emergency services, airports, data centers, rail communications networks, G3 |
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| DaimlerChrysler Off-Highway solidifies presence in North America with the formation of MTU Detroit Diesel |
 Detroit - MTU Friedrichshafen (Germany) and Detroit Diesel Corporation (USA) announced the formation of a new division for Off-Highway engine activities, MTU Detroit Diesel. The group will continue to be headquartered in Detroit, Michigan. MTU Detroit Diesel will be a separate division of Detroit Diesel Corporation and will be an integral part of DaimlerChrysler Off-Highway. |
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| London Hydrogen Partnership seek H2ICE Buses |
 The London Hydrogen Partnership (LHP) is actively seeking options to introduce hydrogen-powered buses into London. Currently, the focus is on Hydrogen Internal Combustion Engine (H2ICE) buses. |
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| Successful start-up pilot hydrogen power plant |
 Amersfoort/Arnhem, January 14, 2005 NedStack Fuel Cell Technology and Akzo Nobel Base Chemicals report successful start-up and operation of a PEM fuel cell system in Akzo Nobel’s chlorine electrolysis pilot plant. Measured electric efficiency of the fuel cells in this “real life” condition is 61,8%. Installation and operation of the pilot-plant is the first step in the development of a 50 MW fuel cell power plant. The pilot plant will be located in Rotterdam, the largest industrial area in the Netherlands. |
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| NUV100P High Throughput Screening Unit |
 Parallel evaluation of all components of 25 membrane electrode assemblies in an actual fuel cell environment. Larger arrays available upon request. |
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| PEM Dream and Fuel Cell Markets very pleased to announce partnership |
 PEM Dream and Fuel Cell Markets are very pleased to announce the agreement of a strong working relationship. More information on this very exciting development will be announced shortly. |
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| Standby Power Fuel Cell Systems for Telecommunications |
 Presently, critical remote wireline and wireless equipment is supported through a power interruption by Valve Regulated Lead Acid (VRLA) batteries. Though offering a low initial cost, VRLA systems can be unpredictable, hazardous, and expensive to maintain. Plug Power GenCoreTM systems are NOW COMMERCIAL and offer an alternative solution, providing high reliability, lower life-cycle cost, and efficient operation. |
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| Molded Carbon Bipolar Plates |
 Porvair Fuel Cell Technology is proud to announce the availability of a fully molded, carbon – graphite Bipolar Plate for use in PEM fuel cells. This plate, which is based upon work licensed from Oak Ridge National Labs, has all of the superior properties found in machined graphite plates, but the cost structure of resin composite molded products. |
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| RPA sends politicial parties its Manifesto Suggestions |
 The RPA has sent its Manifesto Suggestions to the various policial parties. |
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| The Scottish Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Association are pleased to announce a strong partnership with Fuel Cell Markets Ltd |
 The Scottish Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Association (SHFCA) are pleased to announce the formation of a strong working relationship with Fuel Cell Markets Ltd (FCM). |
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| SEC Industrial Battery Company to exhibit at BATTCON, Florida in May |
 Don’t miss the chance to catch SEC exhibiting at BATTCON in Florida this May. As well as their extensive range of competitive battery products, take the opportunity to learn more about their exciting range of batteries that incorporate the new and unique Monobloc Catalyst. Learn more about this catalyst here. |
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| siGEN 2004 summary & looking forward to 2005 |
 siGEN report a very successful year completing a further ten fuel cell system installations in the UK and completing the characterisation of a 1 kW fuel cell-based UPS system with support from the Dti. Four of the systems were Plug Power GencoreTM systems; culminating in the Trafalgar Square Christmas tree demonstration masterminded by Lambros Antoniou of the London Hydrogen Partnership. We have begun a detailed characterisation of a 5kW UPS system, again with Dti support. We are now investigating the best 5kW FC system to use in this trial - manufacturers are encouraged to offer their product. siGEN also invite participation in this trial by any companies seeking to better understand fuel cell-based UPS systems. |
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| Can theory help to improve fuel cells? |
 A sound theoretical framework should not be seen as a time-consuming diversion, rather as the bedrock of fundamental innovation and optimization in fuel-cell materials and components. |
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| Fuel Cell Markets (FCM) and Wärtsilä Corporation are pleased to announce relationship |
.gif) FCM is very pleased to announce the agreement of a relationship with the Fuel Cell Development Group within Wärtsilä Corporation. FCM will be working with Wärtsilä to help raise awareness of Wärtsilä's products, services and position within the fuel cell industry. FCM and Wärtsilä have already been working together to create a new fuel cell -focused website within the FCM Platform. FCM looks forward to announcing the launch of this new site in the very near future. |
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| European H2&FC Technology Platform Annual Event |
 The Second Annual Event of the Platform will be held in Brussels on 17 and 18 March 2005. The event will attract hydrogen and fuel cell experts from all over Europe, key business leaders, decision-makers from national and European institutions and NGOs. |
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