Frost & Sullivan will host a free telephone and web briefing on Tuesday 30 October 2007 at 2.00 p.m. GMT to provide industry participants with an overview of the European Solid Oxide Fuel Cells Market.

The market participants have recognized the profound need for sustainable development through a well balanced energy portfolio inclusive of energy-efficient technologies. The European energy market is at present strongly focused on issues related to the climatic changes in order to meet the environmental targets based on the Kyoto protocol. It is believed that fuel cells will prove to be the solution in the future for all energy-related questions.

The governments of various European countries have been supporting various fuel cell technology programs. Solid Oxide Fuel Cells in particular can be utilized in combined heat and power (CHP), power and backup power applications as it can be developed across different power output ranges. The best opportunities for Solid Oxide Fuel Cell technology in terms of investment, the applications it serves in different output ranges, technology trends, etc. have been identified in this Frost & Sullivan analysis.

Highlights of the briefing include: an analysis of market forces influencing stationary solid oxide fuel cells market in Europe; Key issues of concern; potential market opportunity trends.

"SOFCs possess the advantage to be developed across different output power ranges and are displaying promising results, particularly as CHP units for residential, commercial or larger stationary applications," explains Hema Sarathy, Research Analyst for Frost & Sullivan Energy & Power System group. "Costs, durability and reliability are the major concerns today for all fuel cell technologies. It is essential to note that process improvements and product innovations will pave way for significant cost reductions and increased robustness of the systems in the future."

To participate, please email Chiara Carella - Corporate Communications at chiara.carella@frost.com with the following information: your full name, title, company name, telephone number, e-mail address, city, state, and country. Upon receipt of the above information, a registration link will be emailed to you. You may also register to receive a recorded version of the briefing at anytime by submitting the aforementioned contact details.

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