FCT's 5 kW SOFC system has been certified to the ANSI / CSA America FC1- 2004 standard, which allows the system to be installed in residences in the US without the need for special permits.

"This is an important step towards the acceptance of fuel cell systems for residential applications", said Gord Deuchars, FCT's engineer in charge of Standards and Certification. "It will also make it easier to certify our system in Europe and other parts of the world."

Over the past decade, FCT has designed and built custom fuel cell power systems. Fuel cell systems are the future of power generation because of their environmental benefits and high efficiency. FCT's SOFC systems are designed to operate on a variety of readily available fuels and provide a highly efficient, environmentally friendly method to produce on-site electricity and heat that can be used in a variety of remote, commercial, industrial and residential applications. In 2005 FCT commenced production of its 5 kW SOFC systems and is now delivering systems to customers around the world.

For further information

Vikram Varma, Director, Corporate Development, Vvarma@fct.ca, (613) 541-6109, Fax: (613) 544-2649
Gary Allen, Director of Sales, gallen@fct.ca, (613) 541-6114, Fax: (613) 544-2649
J. Christopher McFarlane, Chief Financial Officer, cmcfarlane@fct.ca, (613) 541-6125