The compact and wall-mountable design will enable access to residential mass markets in the UK and overseas. The  integrated CHP Unit is capable of generating electricity and all of the central heating and hot water requirements of a  typical home, avoiding the need for a separate boiler, and so can address new build and replacement markets.  The CHP  Unit uses the same natural gas, water and electricity connections as a boiler, and is thus easy to install.

Key balance of plant components within the CHP programme have been developed in partnership with well-established volume manufacturers from industries including automotive and white goods. The operating temperature (500- 600degreesC) of the unique Ceres Power fuel cell technology has enabled the use of widely available and cost-effective raw materials, components and manufacturing equipment.

The Company is now focused on value engineering of the CHP Unit and the scale-up of core manufacturing processes to  meet expected customer demand.

The Company will be inviting analysts to its Crawley headquarters on Tuesday September 11th for a CHP demonstration,  management presentation and tour of the facilities.  Following this event, the Company will also showcase the CHP hardware at the London Stock Exchange on Friday September 14th.

Peter Bance, Chief Executive of Ceres Power, commented:

"Building on our established technology leadership, we have now developed the product engineering capabilities and  supply chain relationships that have enabled us to demonstrate an integrated wall-mountable CHP Unit.  Achievement of this important milestone is a significant step forward in the commercialisation of our unique technology."