Energy storage including Fuel cells News for June 2010

Energy storage including Fuel cells News Archive

AFC deploys operational alkaline fuel cell with Linc Energy in Australia

UK-based fuel cell developer AFC Energy has deployed an alkaline fuel cell system, which is now in operation at Linc Energy’s underground coal gasification (UCG) demonstration facility in Chinchilla, Australia.

European Hydrogen Association appoints new president

The General Assembly of the European Hydrogen Association (EHA) has appointed Ian Williamson as its new President.

SFC secures Bundeswehr order for portable fuel cell soldier power solution

In Germany, SFC Smart Fuel Cell has received another order from the Bundeswehr armed forces, to provide autonomous fuel cell power generation systems for Bundeswehr operations abroad.

Australia can have 100% renewable energy in a decade

A combination of energy efficiency, fuel-switching and a combination of commercially-available renewable energy technologies could allow 100% of Australia’s energy needs to be met with renewable sources, according to a new report.

Horizon launches pocket-sized fuel cell charger for portable electronic devices Horizon launches pocket-sized fuel cell charger for portable electronic devices

Horizon Fuel Cell Technologies has launched a pocket-sized fuel cell charger, aimed at the huge global market for portable consumer electronics. Horizon says the MiniPak® is the world’s first fuel cell product to compete on cost with both disposable and rechargeable batteries. And a single refillable cartridge supplies as much power over its life as 1000 disposable AA alkaline batteries.

Microcab to use Serenergy high temperature PEM fuel cells in UK vehicle demo Microcab to use Serenergy high temperature PEM fuel cells in UK vehicle demo

In the UK, the light urban vehicle developer Microcab Industries has ordered 10 Serenus 3 kW fuel cell systems from Serenergy in Denmark. These high-temperature PEM fuel cells will be used in Microcab’s next generation of demonstration fuel cell hybrid vehicles.

Intersolar: Solar PV conversion and storage project in field testing

Saft, Voltwerk and Tenesol, industrial partners in the EU-backed Sol-ion project have created an integrated energy conversion and storage kit, capable of production on an industrial scale, for decentralised on-grid, residential solar photovoltaic (PV) systems.

ClearEdge Power deal with LSIS to distribute ClearEdge5 fuel cell CHP systems in Korea

US-based ClearEdge Power, a developer of micro CHP (combined heat and power) fuel cell systems, has announced an exclusive, three-year distribution agreement for the 5 kW ClearEdge5 PEM fuel cell system with LS Industrial Systems in Korea.