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NEWS period of backup power of over 5 h, offering a real alternative to noisy and polluting diesel generators or pure battery applications. The products will range from 5 kW to 120 kW; the first joint projects are already under way. Proton Motor has more than 17 years’ experience in fuel cell and hybrid systems and industrial fuel cells. The company offers products and services in both stationary and mobile applications, from 19-inch rackmounted fuel cell systems for IT industry customers to servicing the Alsterwasser hydrogen fuel cell powered ferry in Hamburg harbour [FCB, December 2011, p8]. Proton Motor Fuel Cell GmbH, Puchheim, Germany. Tel: +49 89 12762 6520, www.proton-motor.de Proton Power Systems Plc, UK: www.protonpowersystems.com Modl GmbH, Pappenheim, Germany. Tel: +49 9143 6030, www.modl.de
LARGE STATIONARY
FCE’s German op sells first stationary system, to education ministry
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n Germany, FuelCell Energy Solutions GmbH (FCES) has sold its first stationary fuel cell power plant, a subMW DFC250-EU® molten carbonate system, to BAM Deutschland AG for installation at the new federal ministry of education and research (BMBF) government complex in Berlin. FCES will manufacture and install the power plant, which is expected to be operational in 2014. Under a 10-year service contract, FCES will service and operate the power plant from a 24/7 service operations centre. The fuel cell power plant will meet approximately 40% of the electrical and 20% of the thermal power needs of the complex. A key benefit of the DFC250-EU unit being used in this application is the ability to provide both power and usable high-quality heat, supporting the economics through lower fuel usage as well as advancing sustainability initiatives. For this application, the heat will be used to generate steam for facility heating in the winter, and support an absorption chiller for cooling in the summer. This contract is a key milestone for FCES, since it was founded in May as a joint venture between the Fraunhofer Institute for Ceramic Technologies and Systems IKTS in Germany and US-based FuelCell Energy [FCB, May 2012, p1]. The three entities are collaborating
September 2012
to develop the European market for stationary fuel cell power plants, as well as perform advanced R&D on the Direct FuelCell® technology to further enhance the performance and cost profile. ‘Our ultra-clean onsite power generation solutions are applicable for a broad range of markets in Germany – such as this government complex – that require reliable and efficient power,’ says Chip Bottone, president and CEO of FuelCell Energy Inc and managing director of FuelCell Energy Solutions GmbH. This showcase government project in central Berlin highlights the strengths of a team that includes the capabilities of BAM Deutschland in the planning, construction and operation of turnkey large-scale projects in Germany, with the technological strength of Fraunhofer and commercial strengths of FuelCell Energy and its Direct FuelCell power plants. The contracts for the ministry’s power plant, installation, and service were executed in July, and will be included in FuelCell Energy’s order backlog for the third quarter of 2012. Contract terms include a down payment that is due during the fourth quarter. FuelCell Energy Solutions is 75% owned by FuelCell Energy Inc and 25% by Fraunhofer IKTS; the latter is focused on the development of new energy supply systems using ceramic system components. With its German manufacturing base, FCES is the manufacturing, sales, and service platform for the European Served Area for FuelCell Energy. FCES recently completed the acquisition of selected molten carbonate fuel cell assets from the former MTU Onsite Energy GmbH [FCB, July 2012, p8]. FuelCell Energy Solutions GmbH, Dresden, Germany. Tel: +49 800 181 8890 (international tollfree), www.fces.de FuelCell Energy Inc, Danbury, Connecticut, USA. Tel: +1 203 825 6000, www.fuelcellenergy.com Fraunhofer IKTS, Dresden, Germany: www.ikts.fraunhofer.de/en BAM Deutschland AG: www.bam-deutschland.de
PORTABLE & MICRO
Lockheed Martin, TMI to integrate fuel cells, solar for military use
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he US Office of Naval Research has awarded a $3 million contract to defence giant Lockheed Martin for the design and development of solid
Fuel Cell Seminar & Expo 5–8 November, Uncasville, Connecticut The 2012 Fuel Cell Seminar & Exposition – being held this year at the Mohegan Sun casino resort in Uncasville – is the premier international gathering of the fuel cell and hydrogen energy industries with their stakeholders and customers. Technical presentations The meeting’s extensive technical programme features plenaries from some of the leading players in the sector, including speakers from UTC Power, Proton OnSite, the Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Energy Association, and Toyota. The main parallel technical sessions cover topics such as telecoms, military (unmanned vehicles, sensors), portables, stationary power, APUs, non-automotive vehicle demonstrations (scooters, forklifts, buses), SOFC materials and fundamentals, PEM components, borohydride fuel cell R&D, modelling, catalyst R&D, fuel cell system reliability and cost reduction, economic and environmental life cycle analysis, global overviews and opportunities, product development, field tests, hydrogen production and refuelling in Hawaii, hydrogen infrastructure, fuels and processing, and education. There will also be an extensive set of poster presentations. Exposition The expo features US and international partners showcasing a global perspective of the latest developments, technologies and products in the hydrogen energy and fuel cell industries. It includes the innovative Supply Chain Exchange, a networking event to connect the hydrogen and fuel cell system OEMs in the region with suppliers to accelerate business growth and innovation. Short courses and workshops The main meeting will be preceded by a full-day course on Fuel Cell Fundamentals and Technology (led by Dr Jack Brouwer of UC Irvine’s National Fuel Cell Research Center), as well as two half-day Fuel Cell 101 for Educators courses. There will also be three free half-day workshops, on Business Services and Export, Investing in Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technology, and Fuel Cells for Municipalities. Tour of local fuel cell, hydrogen facilities The Monday before the conference opens will see a full-day tour of some of the sites of fuel cell interest, including the University of Connecticut’s Center for Clean Energy Engineering, the UTC Power fuel cell installations at Cabela’s and Coca-Cola, UTC Power’s manufacturing facility and hydrogen refuelling station, the FuelCell Energy installation at Carla’s Pasta, and the commercial hydrogen refuelling station at Proton OnSite. Website: www.fuelcellseminar.com
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LARGE STATIONARY
FCE’s German op sells first stationary system, to education ministry
I
n Germany, FuelCell Energy Solutions GmbH (FCES) has sold its first stationary fuel cell power plant, a subMW DFC250-EU® molten carbonate system, to BAM Deutschland AG for installation at the new federal ministry of education and research (BMBF) government complex in Berlin. FCES will manufacture and install the power plant, which is expected to be operational in 2014. Under a 10-year service contract, FCES will service and operate the power plant from a 24/7 service operations centre. The fuel cell power plant will meet approximately 40% of the electrical and 20% of the thermal power needs of the complex. A key benefit of the DFC250-EU unit being used in this application is the ability to provide both power and usable high-quality heat, supporting the economics through lower fuel usage as well as advancing sustainability initiatives. For this application, the heat will be used to generate steam for facility heating in the winter, and support an absorption chiller for cooling in the summer. This contract is a key milestone for FCES, since it was founded in May as a joint venture between the Fraunhofer Institute for Ceramic Technologies and Systems IKTS in Germany and US-based FuelCell Energy [FCB, May 2012, p1]. The three entities are collaborating
September 2012
to develop the European market for stationary fuel cell power plants, as well as perform advanced R&D on the Direct FuelCell® technology to further enhance the performance and cost profile. ‘Our ultra-clean onsite power generation solutions are applicable for a broad range of markets in Germany – such as this government complex – that require reliable and efficient power,’ says Chip Bottone, president and CEO of FuelCell Energy Inc and managing director of FuelCell Energy Solutions GmbH. This showcase government project in central Berlin highlights the strengths of a team that includes the capabilities of BAM Deutschland in the planning, construction and operation of turnkey large-scale projects in Germany, with the technological strength of Fraunhofer and commercial strengths of FuelCell Energy and its Direct FuelCell power plants. The contracts for the ministry’s power plant, installation, and service were executed in July, and will be included in FuelCell Energy’s order backlog for the third quarter of 2012. Contract terms include a down payment that is due during the fourth quarter. FuelCell Energy Solutions is 75% owned by FuelCell Energy Inc and 25% by Fraunhofer IKTS; the latter is focused on the development of new energy supply systems using ceramic system components. With its German manufacturing base, FCES is the manufacturing, sales, and service platform for the European Served Area for FuelCell Energy. FCES recently completed the acquisition of selected molten carbonate fuel cell assets from the former MTU Onsite Energy GmbH [FCB, July 2012, p8]. FuelCell Energy Solutions GmbH, Dresden, Germany. Tel: +49 800 181 8890 (international tollfree), www.fces.de FuelCell Energy Inc, Danbury, Connecticut, USA. Tel: +1 203 825 6000, www.fuelcellenergy.com Fraunhofer IKTS, Dresden, Germany: www.ikts.fraunhofer.de/en BAM Deutschland AG: www.bam-deutschland.de
PORTABLE & MICRO
Lockheed Martin, TMI to integrate fuel cells, solar for military use
T
he US Office of Naval Research has awarded a $3 million contract to defence giant Lockheed Martin for the design and development of solid
Fuel Cell Seminar & Expo 5–8 November, Uncasville, Connecticut The 2012 Fuel Cell Seminar & Exposition – being held this year at the Mohegan Sun casino resort in Uncasville – is the premier international gathering of the fuel cell and hydrogen energy industries with their stakeholders and customers. Technical presentations The meeting’s extensive technical programme features plenaries from some of the leading players in the sector, including speakers from UTC Power, Proton OnSite, the Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Energy Association, and Toyota. The main parallel technical sessions cover topics such as telecoms, military (unmanned vehicles, sensors), portables, stationary power, APUs, non-automotive vehicle demonstrations (scooters, forklifts, buses), SOFC materials and fundamentals, PEM components, borohydride fuel cell R&D, modelling, catalyst R&D, fuel cell system reliability and cost reduction, economic and environmental life cycle analysis, global overviews and opportunities, product development, field tests, hydrogen production and refuelling in Hawaii, hydrogen infrastructure, fuels and processing, and education. There will also be an extensive set of poster presentations. Exposition The expo features US and international partners showcasing a global perspective of the latest developments, technologies and products in the hydrogen energy and fuel cell industries. It includes the innovative Supply Chain Exchange, a networking event to connect the hydrogen and fuel cell system OEMs in the region with suppliers to accelerate business growth and innovation. Short courses and workshops The main meeting will be preceded by a full-day course on Fuel Cell Fundamentals and Technology (led by Dr Jack Brouwer of UC Irvine’s National Fuel Cell Research Center), as well as two half-day Fuel Cell 101 for Educators courses. There will also be three free half-day workshops, on Business Services and Export, Investing in Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technology, and Fuel Cells for Municipalities. Tour of local fuel cell, hydrogen facilities The Monday before the conference opens will see a full-day tour of some of the sites of fuel cell interest, including the University of Connecticut’s Center for Clean Energy Engineering, the UTC Power fuel cell installations at Cabela’s and Coca-Cola, UTC Power’s manufacturing facility and hydrogen refuelling station, the FuelCell Energy installation at Carla’s Pasta, and the commercial hydrogen refuelling station at Proton OnSite. Website: www.fuelcellseminar.com
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