LATHAM, N.Y.--Plug Power Inc. (Nasdaq:PLUG), a leader in providing clean, reliable energy solutions, announced that it has successfully commissioned the first backup power fuel cell for a wireless application in Connecticut. The 5kW GenCore(r) hydrogen fuel cell was purchased by T-Mobile, a national wireless carrier, and will provide proven and reliable backup power for a T-Mobile cell tower in Storrs, Connecticut.

The GenCore installation, located on Connecticut State property at the University of Connecticut campus, was approved by the Connecticut Siting Council ("CSC") as a viable source of backup power for T-Mobile's cell tower. Unique only to Connecticut, the CSC must approve all applications for tower sites in the state.

"This installation serves as a milestone for Plug Power, T-Mobile and the state of Connecticut. With the use of Plug Power's dependable fuel cell, T-Mobile will be able to protect revenue by ensuring uninterrupted service to their subscribers. And the State of Connecticut will benefit from the environmentally friendly, zero-emission solution," said Andy Marsh, Plug Power's president and CEO. "Plug Power applauds the work done by T-Mobile and the CSC to successfully implement fuel cell technology into their infrastructure, driving further commercialization within the industry and in the State of Connecticut, which is already a hub for hydrogen technology."

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Plug Power Inc. (Nasdaq:PLUG), an established leader in the development and deployment of clean, reliable energy solutions, integrates fuel cell technology into motive, continuous and backup power products. The Company is actively engaged with private and public customers in targeted markets throughout the world. For more information about how to join Plug Power's energy revolution as an investor, customer, supplier or strategic partner, please visit www.plugpower.com.