• Successful installation of prototype 1kW fuel cell systems in all three target markets: construction site cabin, sailing yacht and recreational vehicle 
• Each system contains a fully integrated fuel processor and fuel cell complete with its own control and power electronics, gas reformate clean-up and cooling
• Fuel cell systems working from widely available fuels such as Calor Gas, propane or LPG and demonstrate quiet operation, low emissions and high efficiency
• Voller remains on track for commercialisation of systems by the end of 2007

Three systems have now been installed in different platforms; a Beneteau 411 sailing cruiser, a GenQuip Groundhog mobile welfare cabin and in a recreational vehicle (RV) produced by MCL motor homes. Each of these industry applications represents a significant market opportunity for the Voller Energy fuel cell system.

The fuel cell system is totally self-contained including a proprietary fully automated control and safety system, fuel processor unit, gas reformate clean-up and cooling. This means that existing fuels such as LPG can be used.

Fuel cell technology offers great benefits over the conventional generators that are normally used in the marine, construction and leisure vehicle markets. These benefits include low noise, low vibration, lower maintenance, low fuel usage and low emissions. However, fuel cell technology has been reliant up to now on proprietary fuels such as pure hydrogen which is rarely available in these markets.

Recognizing the realities of the marketplace, Voller has concentrated its developments on fuel cell technology which uses commonly available fuel products such as LPG. These products have a high energy density, but when used in a fuel cell produce much lower emissions than a conventional generator. In developing these products Voller assists the transition from today's high carbon economy to a low carbon economy, using high efficiency fuel cell systems as an important step along the path to the ultimate solution of the future zero carbon economy.

Stephen Voller, Chief Executive of Voller Energy said:

"This is a tremendous step forward, as until now fuel cells have needed proprietary fuels such as pure hydrogen or methanol which are difficult to obtain. However, with Voller’s technology, cabin, boat and RV owners can now have all the benefits of fuel cell technology, quietness, low-vibration and low-emissions, but from the fuels they use already.”