"This CRADA will enable discussions and investigations of dual liquid fuel cells for unmanned undersea vehicle (UUV) applications including identification of critical operation parameters having relevance to the development of materials and systems within the dual liquid fuel cell and fuel supply areas.  These collaborative efforts between ITM Power and NUWCDIVNPT will include investigating the potential for ITM Power designed fuel cells to meet the needs of the operation parameters identified. Under the CRADA, NUWCDIVNPT and ITM Power will also identify and define additional research and development to make ITM Power fuel cells meet the operational parameters defined and to quantify those research and development efforts in terms of time and money.

The U.S. Navy has an interest in fuel cell technology and is investigating a number of options with which to advance its UUV program.  ITM Power has an interest in furthering research and development of its specific fuel cell design and will, along with the Navy, benefit from this collaborative effort."

Jim Heathcote, CEO ITM Power, said:

"We are pleased to be working with the US Naval Undersea Warfare Center. We believe electrolyser and fuel cell systems have many military applications and we hope this agreement will open the door to large potential markets for our technology."