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A fuel cell is an electrochemical energy conversion device. It produces electricity from external supplies of fuel (on the anode side) and oxidant (on the cathode side). Demo - Provided by Plug Power. Wikipedia. See Associations Page for the Electricity Storage Association.
Fuel Cells if powered by hydrogen produced by a traditional renewable source are eligible for Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) - see Energy - Renewable Energy Credits Page.
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Information Sources
News - FuelCellToday.com
Technology - Wikipedia.
FuelCellWorks - News and Information Portal.
Companies
Akermin - Akermin - Akermin’s mission is to develop and commercialize portable fuel cells based on its proprietary SEBC™ (“Stabilized Enzyme Biofuel Cell”) technology.
Website: http://www.akermin.com
Locations: St. Louis, Missouri.
ArvinMeritor, Inc. - is a premier global supplier of a broad range of integrated systems, modules and components to the motor vehicle industry. The company serves light vehicle, commercial truck, trailer and specialty original equipment manufacturers and certain aftermarkets. Headquartered in Troy, Mich., ArvinMeritor employs approximately 19,000 people in 25 countries. ArvinMeritor common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol ARM. Website.
Ballard Power Systems - engages in the design, development, manufacture, and sale of proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cells. Yahoo.Financials. Wesbsite.
Bloom Energy - Developing solid oxide regenerative fuel cells (SORFC) - renewable electrical energy generated from hydrogen and the oxygen in ambient air. HQ: Sunnyvale, California. Investors: Kleiner, Perkins Caufield & Byers. Website. *
Cellex - application engineered fuel cell power solutions that meet the uptime needs of companies operating fleets of electric lift trucks in the distribution and logistics industries. Established in 1998, the company’s patented technology, field-proven experience, strategic collaboration partners, and demonstrated customer success have propelled its growth. Cellex is a privately held, venture backed company currently executing its beta and commercial product launch phases. Website. Investors: Conduit Ventures,
CellTech Power - is embarking on an ambitious technology and product development program to apply the unique Liquid Tin Anode to a range of markets in need of a fuel cell that operates on real fuels. Our IP portfolio includes issued patents and pending applications covering liquid anode and supporting technologies.
Locations: Westborough, Massachusetts.
Website: http://www.celltechpower.com
CMR Fuel Cells - is a high growth, UK AIM-listed developer of fuel cell stacks for portable and small stationary power generation applications. The Company plans to become a leading supplier of fuel cell products, based on its simple but revolutionary patented stack architecture which delivers longer run-time and lower costs than conventional fuel cell stacks. Investors: Conduit Ventures,
Distributed Energy Systems - Distributed Energy Systems’ Hydrogen Generation group 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. Website.
FuelCell Energy - their stationary fuel cells produce reliable power for commercial and industrial companies as well as utilities, 24 hours a day, with higher efficiency and virtually no pollution.
Website: http://www.fuelcellenergy.com/
Hoku Scientific - is a leading developer and provider of proprietary fuel cell solutions. They focus on innovative new component and system designs that offer breakthrough capability in the rapidly emerging fuel cell market. Hoku Scientific is dedicated to developing technologies that will establish fuel cells as the leading source of power in the transportation, stationary, and portable markets. Website.
IdaTech - is a global leader in the development of environmentally friendly fuel processing technology and fuel cell systems for stationary and portable electric power generation. Our products are essential in a world hungry for ever more electrical power, yet committed to cleaning up the environment. In this world of converging needs, IdaTech and our strategic partners are exploring a number of commercial applications, including: Portable and backup power Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Consumer (RV and marine) power Residential power Hydrogen generation appliances.
Locations: Bend, Oregon.
Website: http://www.idatech.com
Jodoo Power - Jadoo Power is the leading supplier of fuel cell power units to the portable market. Jadoo products provide high-value, efficient and environmentally-friendly alternatives to existing power sources. Founded in 2001. Website. HQ: Folsom, California. Investors: Mohr Davidow Ventures, Venrock.
Lilliputian Systems - Miniature fuel cells for portable electronic devices and wireless applications. HQ: Wilmington, Massachusetts. Website?. Investors: Kleiner, Perkins Caufield & Byers; Chrysalix, Rockport Capital.
MTI Micro Fuel Cells Inc. (MTI Micro) - a subsidiary of Mechanical Technology Inc. (NASDAQ: MKTY) develops and manufactures advanced cord-free rechargeable power pack technology for portable electronics. MTI Micro has developed a patented, miniaturized proprietary direct methanol fuel cell (DMFC) technology called Mobion®, which generates electrical power using 100% methanol as fuel. MTI Micro's Mobion® cord-free power packs are intended to replace current lithium ion and similar rechargeable battery systems in many hand-held electronic devices in the military and consumer markets. MTI Micro's Mobion® technology is being designed to provide convenient, on-demand power anytime, anywhere, without the need to ever plug the device into a wall power outlet. Website. Management.
Neah Power Systems - a micro fuel cell development company using a patented, silicon-based design to provide long-lasting, efficient, and safe power solutions for portable electronic devices, including notebook PCs and other power-hungry computer, entertainment, and communications products. As an emerging leader in fuel cell technology and design, Neah Power products are expected to allow users to extend the operating time of their devices multiple times beyond that of conventional batteries. Website. *
Northern - See Distributed Energy Systems (merged).
Nuvera Fuel Cells - we believe that in the next decade hydrogen will be present in day-to-day society, and fuel cells will be the power of choice. Our goal is to provide innovative PEM fuel cell and fuel-processing products for the industrial vehicles and equipment, power generation, and transportation industries that meet the growing demands of manufacturers, end users, and governments around the world. Our mission, as a clean energy conversion business, is to create and develop innovative technology solutions for power systems, to design and develop power systems focused on end-use customer needs, and to manufacture, market and service power system products delivering value to customers.
Locations: Billerica, Massachusetts.
Website: http://www.nuvera.com
P21 - develops, produces and markets high quality fuel cell systems and related components for applications in the 2 to 20 kW power range. With its patented, hydrogen-powered PEM fuel cells, P21 is the leading supplier of uninterruptible power supply (UPS) – especially for use in the telecommunications industry. Website. Investors: Conduit Ventures.
Plug Power - is proof of the promise of fuel cell technology with units operating in the field, and partners around the world that are identifying customers who can put our stationary products to use today. Website. Nasdaq: PLUG. Yahoo Financials. Investors: DTE Energy Ventures.
PolyFuel - is the world leader in engineered membranes for fuel cells. We have developed a new family of hydrocarbon membranes that exhibit performance characteristics never before simultaneously achieved with any other fuel cell membrane material. PolyFuel’s innovative hydrocarbon membrane technology is either under test at or been selected by virtually every one of the world’s leading portable and automotive fuel cell system developers. Website. Investors: Conduit Ventures.
Premium Power Corporation - manufactures regenerative fuel cell power systems based on the company's proprietary Zinc-Flow advanced energy storage technology. Our products offer distinct advantages, including lower Total Cost of Ownership, longer operable life, greater energy storage density. Website. *
Locations: North Reading, Massachusetts.
Proton Energy Systems - See Distributed Energy Systems (merged).
Protonex Technology Corporation - develops and manufactures compact, lightweight and high performance fuel cell systems for portable power applications in the ten to 1000-watt range. The Company’s fuel cell systems are designed to meet the needs of military and original equipment manufacturer (OEM) customers for off-grid applications underserved by existing technologies by providing customizable, stand-alone portable power solutions and systems that may be hybridized with existing power technologies. The Company is based in Southborough, Massachusetts. Website. Investors: Conduit Ventures, Yellowstone Group.
Locations: Southborough, Massachusetts; Broomfield, Colorado.
Website: http://www.protonex.com
Rolls-Royce - has experience in the system integration of several different types of fuel cells and believes the Solid-Oxide Fuel Cell is the best for stationary power generation applications while retaining the capability of being developed subsequently for various transportation, military and marine applications. Website - fuel cell page.
Smart Fuel Cells - SFC Smart Fuel Cell is the market leader in mobile power supply based on fuel-cell technology for leisure-time, industrial and military applications. One of Germany’s most successful technology enterprises, the company has been the recipient of numerous prizes for innovation. SFC collaborates with leading companies in a variety of fields. In contrast to most other fuel-cell companies that are still in the development phase or that promote highly subsidized demonstration facilities, SFC has been successfully commercializing fuel cells among industrial and private customers. The company also is the beneficiary of an established and functioning fuel-cartridge infrastructure.
Website: http://www.efoy.de/
SRI International - Energy - Research Page. Fuel Cell Page on Website.
Superprotonic - an energy technology company established to market and commercialize the innovative solid acid fuel cell (SAFC) technology developed and patented by the company's founders at the California Institute of Technology. Website. Locations: Pasadena, California. Investors: Battelle Ventures.
Toshiba - Direct Methanol Fuel Cell. Website.
UltraCell - a developer and seller of integrated fuel cell systems. Website. Locations: Livermore, California. Investors: Bankinvest.
University of Connecticut - has a research effort funded with over $2M. Article Link.
UTC Power - is a single-source provider of environmentally advanced energy solutions. We are a world leader in fuel cell development and production for commercial, transportation and space applications. Manufacturing fuel cells and packaging on-site power generation products is only a portion of what we provide. UTC Power works with customers throughout the lifetime of their power system by offering full service maintenance, remote monitoring and spare parts.
Locations: South Windsor, Connecticut.
Website: http://www.utcpower.com
Resources
EcoWorld - news and information - Fuel Cell Portal.
Fuel Cell Today - is the leading organization for market based intelligence on the fuel cell industry. Covering key trends and developments in industry and government, Fuel Cell Today has provided relevant, unbiased and objective information allowing decision makers to take advantage of the opportunities that our new industry offers. Website.
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