“Using our portable Revolution Series SOFC products to power this year’s booth represents a significant achievement for ND Energy’s fuel cell program in Buffalo, N.Y.,” said Dr. Caine Finnerty, V.P. of fuel cells at ND Energy. “It illustrates the versatility of this product line, including the new 60W charger system released at the show. It also represents an important milestone in the portable SOFC market at-large, demonstrating both the viability of the technology and its ability to operate on readily available propane fuel.

“Introducing a technology like a fuel cell to any market is difficult enough,” explained Dr. Finnerty, “and adding the expectation that a consumer will acclimate to a new kind of fuel, such as methanol or hydrogen, could hinder market acceptance. It is our belief that offering a fuel cell which operates on a common, familiar and easily accessible fuel like propane will create market traction and lead to more rapid adoption of the technology by the general population.”

NanoDynamics Energy’s Revolution 50H hybrid portable SOFC system is ideal for applications in which weight, volume and fuel type are critical. This lightweight, 50-watt (12-volt) power system is propane-driven and will offer future compatibility with a variety of common hydrocarbon fuels including butane. Its new Revolution 60C SOFC for battery charging features a non-regulated, 10- to 14-volt output that is ideal for charging lead-acid battery systems used in a variety of applications.

For more information, visit NanoDynamics Energy at Fuel Cell Seminar 2007 booth Nos. 319 and 418, or log on to http://www.ndenergy.com.