In our sixth edition of The Market Place Matters we have contributions from over 45 organisations and partners worldwide, our biggest issue yet, and a fair reflection of the growing activity we have witnessed since the start of 2005.
Although we see this in an extremely positive light there are still considerable issues to address, not least the growth of misinformation – an area we have to unite on as an industry to counter. In some quarters there is still a clear a lack of quality information and understanding, vitally needed to lower some of the barriers raised towards successful implementation and commercialisation. Without clear, concise, fact based answers proffered by ‘the industry’ not just ‘the individual’ the Trojans at play will continue to win the day. This has become an area we are applying significant resource to tackle and welcome input and assistance from all levels of the industry – in the coming months we will be launching some new initiatives to aid in this much needed unification.
Activity within Fuel Cell Markets has continued to gather pace at an astonishing rate. Expansion and growth already this year has been significant: We have added three new members to our team since the beginning of the year and continue to look for like minded individuals. In April we opened offices in Heidelberg, Germany and in May we open representative offices in Bahrain and Hong Kong, evidence of the needs of this technology around the globe.
In this issue we welcome new clients, partners and members. Please take the time to look at their new subsites, products and services. We are especially pleased with our developments in the Middle East. Fuel Cell Markets has formed a joint venture partnership with The Middle East Forum on Fuel Cells and Hydrogen (MEFH) and will be organising a conference in December in Dubai in an effort to promote, coordinate and facilitate H2FC activities within the region.
As usual Fuel Cell Markets has also been very active in attending conferences, meetings and events, most recently at the hugely successful ‘Arno A. Evers Group Exhibit Hydrogen & Fuel Cells’ at the Hanover Fair 05. We have formed many new and exciting partnerships with organisers and have much to announce. FCM will be taking the largest pavilion stand at FC EXPO 2006 in Japan in association with the World Fuel Cell Council and Fuel Cell Europe and invite members of all three organisations to participate. Over the coming weeks in the UK we have two events that deserve mention: The Clean Energy Technology and Investment Show that starts this week in London and The Climate Change Solutions Conference (CCS) at the NEC in Birmingham at the end of the month. FCM in partnership with CCS and the University of Birmingham have put together an agenda that will make it one of the most encompassing events for Residential and Stationary fuel cells assembled in the UK.
Last but by no means least, is the launch of a new publication “The Fuel Cell Circle” (FCC). The first issue is to be released in the second week of May and will be electronically distributed to all FCM marketplace participants. This long awaited ‘HOT OPPORTUNITY’ publication will serve as a conduit to enable FCM to communicate a wealth of industry opportunities to its privileged recipients. Covering everything from funding and finance prospects to routes to market and ‘shopping lists’ for demonstration opportunities. We anticipate it to be a very valuable industry resource.
We hope you enjoy this issue and remain faithfully yours,
The FCM Team
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| Applied Mathematicians |
 Acumentrics are seeking applied mathematicians to develop static/dynamic models of fuel cells and associated components. Click here to find out more and apply online. |
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| Worldwide HydrogenAmbassadors Competition for young people: "Implementing Hydrogen and Fuel Cells into the Real World" |
 This unique Competition is open for young people from all over the world, who are interested in the implementation of Hydrogen and Fuel Cells into the real world. |
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| Looking for systems integrators for E8 portable fuel cell generator |
 MODEL E8 PORTABLE GENERATOR which was unveiled in December 2003 is the latest in the Astris Energi Inc. line of Alkaline Fuel Cell Power Generators. |
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| BOC to supply hydrogen to Premcor refinery in Lima, Ohio |
 BOC (NYSE: BOX), a leading supplier of hydrogen and other gases to the global refining industry, has signed a letter of intent to supply hydrogen to The Premcor Refining Group Inc., (NYSE: PCO)'s oil refinery in Lima, Ohio. |
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| First Field Trial for Australian Fuel Cell Appliance |
 Ceramic Fuel Cells Limited (CFCL) and Central Gippsland Institute of TAFE (GippsTAFE) announce their agreement for Australia’s first field trial of a fuel cell powered micro-CHP (combined heat and power) generator appliance. |
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| Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Powering the Future |
 Delivering Sustainable Solutions with Renewable Energy and Clean Technologies |
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| CMR Fuel Cells selected for prestigious Red Herring’s Top 100 |
.gif) CMR Fuel Cells Ltd, today announced that it has been selected as one of Red Herring’s Top 100 private companies to watch in 2005. The Cambridge based company is developing pioneering fuel cell technology, set to deliver the low-cost, long run-time power solutions that today’s portable electronic products demand. |
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| Escovale is currently compiling an updated report investigating Flow/Redox Batteries |
 Escovale is currently compiling an updated report investigating Flow/Redox Batteries. This area is one of the most compelling of the new energy storage technologies as evidenced by a recent spate of very optimistic stockbroker reports. |
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| Beta Phase Manufacturing of the Home Energy Centre Imminent |
 european fuel cell GmbH a subsidiary of the baxi group, launched their beta prototype micro CHP system at ISH in March 2005. Further to this successful launch, manufacturing of 100 systems will commence in June 2005. Baxi and european fuel cell GmbH are looking forward to placing these systems with universities and utilities companies across Europe. |
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| First Fuel-cell Cars in Canada Hit B.C. Streets |
 Five fuel-cell cars powered by hydrogen instead of gasoline were delivered by Dr. Gerhard Schmidt, Vice-President, Research and Advanced Engineering, Ford Motor Company, and Joe Hinrichs, President and CEO of Ford of Canada, to the Vancouver Fuel Cell Vehicle Program (VFCVP) today, moving Canada closer to a cleaner-energy future. |
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| Fuel Cell 2005 |
 Fuel Cell 2005 is the second annual conference designed for organizations throughout North America interested in learning more about and applying fuel cell technology. This two-day conference provides an interactive forum for OEMs, designers, engineers and integrators to discuss the latest capabilities in fuel cells, components, materials and system integration. This year's event will include topics on market adoption, PEM technology, roadmap to automotive implementation and end user requirements. |
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| Global Alternative Fuels 2005 |
  This years 2005 Global Alternative Fuels Forum, organised by The Energy Exchange Limited provided a truly global focus with speakers from the US, Europe and Asia. Read FCM's brief review of the event here. |
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| Fuel Cell Markets - Hannover Fair 05 Review |
| The Arno A. Evers Group Exhibit Hydrogen & Fuel Cells 2005 yet again had all the hallmarks of a very beneficial event, and one to which the Fuel Cell and Hydrogen community should be proud of. |
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| Fuel Cell Power :: No.20 Spring 2005 |
 Welcome to the 20th Fuel Cell Power Newsletter, covering spring 2005. Read about Intelligent Energy’s compact fuel cell unit can power their bike, a house or a boat and more. |
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| Green Motorsport races on! |
 Green Motorsport is making good progress with its programme for eight races with karts powered by electric motors and renewable energy in 2006, which will be backed by BRDC Stars of Tomorrow. |
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| Programme highlights, Early bird registration, Exhibition and Fuel cell demonstration area update |
 In addition to a comprehensive review of the latest technological advances, the Grove Fuel Cell Symposium, 4-6 October 2005, London, UK, will focus on progress in implementing fuel cell technology the main market areas. |
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| HyRunner GT/RC |
 Powerful, remote-controlled Fuel Cell Model Car with an innovative design. Equipped with a reversible fuel cell stack with which the car can produce its own hydrogen when an external voltage is applied. |
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| FCM 20 % Discount on Hydrogen Cars Business Magazine |
 H2CARSBIZ is pleased to offer Fuel Cell Market readers a 20 % discount on subscriptions. The 20 % discount is available by use of the coupon code “FCM” and based on online purchases only. |
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| New: Methucator Educational Packages |
 Heliocentris and Smart Fuel Cell are pleased to offer the worlds first commercially available Direct Methanol Fuel Cell Power Supply as special educational package for your classroom or laboratory. |
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| Hydrogen Solar funding round oversubscribed |
 The Board of Directors of Hydrogen Solar Ltd today announced the overwhelming success of the company’s funding round, with the issue 78% oversubscribed. |
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| IdaTech unveiled a 250 W fuel cell Portable Power System at the Hanover Fair |
 Based on PEM technology, this product uses a methanol/water reformer to produce H2 which is directly converted to electricity by the fuel cell stack. The complete system is very compact, weight less than 10 kg and has a total volume of 11 liters. |
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| The Platinum Group Metals (PGM) industry and nanotechnology |
 Today’s “nanotechnology” is an engineering process that has actually existed within the platinum group metals industry for several decades. |
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| Fuel Cell Combined Heat & Power (CHP) |
 The London Hydrogen Partnership is helping to demonstrate the advantages of fuel cell-based combined heat and power (CHP/cogeneration) systems to potential customers. This webpage contains a downloadable briefing note on fuel cell CHP, information on suppliers of product, and a link to further information. |
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| miniHydrogen Launch learnHydrogenTM: an Interactive Educational Website for Hydrogen and Fuel Cells |
 miniHydrogen are very pleased to announce the imminent launch of their free interactive educational website for hydrogen and fuel cells. |
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| Efficient fuel use: World’s first high-temperature bi-fuel fuel cell |
 The first HotModule power plant of this type is being operated in Berlin using natural gas, methanol or both and enjoyed a successful test run start-up. |
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| NedStack Attend Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Group Exhibition at Hannover Fair 2005, Announce Latest Developments |
 NedStack were very pleased to attend the Fuel Cells and Hydrogen group exhibition at the Hannover Fair 2005 and meet so many important business contacts. |
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| NuVant Systems Inc. Moves to the Exciting New Purdue Technology Center, NW Indiana |
 NuVant Systems Inc. is very pleased to announce that we are in the process of moving to the Purdue Technology Center of N.W. Indiana, a satellite technology incubation attached to Purdue University. |
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| P 21 Announces Partnership with Fuel Cell Markets, new CEO |
 P 21 is very pleased to announce their new CEO, Dieter Braechtken. Braechtken’s background is in the backup industry as well as the IT industry. He holds a degree in electronics and business administration and used to work for companies such as General Signal, SPX, Invensys, and Gericom in different management positions, finally as the COO of Gericom and the CEO of Zoxy. |
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| PALCAN CLOSES PRIVATE PLACEMENT OF $400,000 & IS ARRANGING A $2-MILLION FINANCING TO FUND PRODUCT MANUFACTURING & SALES |
 Palcan Power Systems Inc. (TSXV: PC) announced today that the private placement referenced in its news release dated November 11, 2004 is now completed and closed, subject to TSXV approval. |
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| PLUG POWER REPORTS PROGRESS AGAINST KEY MILESTONES AND FINANCIAL RESULTS FOR 1ST QUARTER |
 Plug Power Inc. (NASDAQ: PLUG), a leading provider of clean, reliable on-site energy, today reported operational accomplishments and financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2005. |
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| FLEETS & FUELLING |
.gif) Work has started on the recruitment of local fleet operators (both public and private) prepared to sign up to a progressive reduction in the carbon content of their fuels over the next ten years. |
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| Energy from waste must not be overlooked say industry experts |
 The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) and the Renewable Power Association (RPA) today issued a joint report showing the huge potential for greater generation of energy from waste. The report, Quantification of the Potential Energy from Residuals in the UK, concludes that there is the opportunity for certain types of waste to produce up to 17% of electricity generated in the UK by 2020. |
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| SEC Industrial Battery Company to launch new range of batteries! |
 Don’t miss the chance to catch SEC exhibiting at three important industry events this year – where they will launch four new ranges of batteries. |
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| Proposal to develop renewable energy from fuel cells using biogas as the feedstock |
 It has been recognised that biogas (mainly methane) – produced from the anaerobic digestion of organic matter – is potentially a valuable and prolific feedstock for use in fuel cells being developed at St. Andrews University. |
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| siGEN - News Update |
 siGEN recruits Dr Nigel Holmes to the role of Business development Manager. Nigel brings a wealth of industrial experience as a chemical engineer from the down stream petrochemical industry. |
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| Hydrogenics And PEI Energy Corporation Partner To Develop Prince Edward Island Wind-Hydrogen Village Project |
 $10.3 million project - the world's first of its kind - awarded funding through h2EA program |
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| Free Sample issue of The Fuel Cell Review! |
 Hopefully you will be aware by now of The Fuel Cell Review – a new publication delivering in-depth technology review features penned by senior experts from industry and academia. |
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| Wärtsilä seek high temperature blowers |
.gif) Wärtsilä Corporation’s Fuel Cells division currently has a requirement for a blower to integrate into their fuel cell systems. |
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| The World Fuel Cell Council invited its members to a dinner debate in Brussels with the European Energy Forum on the 19th of April |
 The event was well attended both in number and quality of attendees. Amongst those present were fifteen MEP’s and more than a dozen politicians from the European Parliament and the European Commission. |
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