U.S. Representative John Boccieri Announces Nearly $1.4 Million for Rolls Royce Fuel Cell Systems
Federal Funds Will Be Used To Support Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Work
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Representative John Boccieri (D-Alliance) today announced that the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded nearly $1.4 million to the Rolls-Royce Fuel Cell Systems (US) Inc.
“It’s critical we support and encourage the forward-looking research conducted at Rolls Royce Fuel Cell Systems if we are to reduce our country’s dependence on foreign oil,” said Boccieri. “These federal funds to Rolls Royce Fuel Cell Systems continue Ohio’s support to advance fuel cell technology which has great promise for a clean, reliable, and affordable source of alternative energy.”
These dollars will specifically fund solid oxide fuel cell durability work, a key component to the Rolls Royce 1 mega watt solid oxide fuel cell power system concept of high efficiency and ultra low emissions.
“These funds will have a significant impact in our efforts to reduce technical risk for the long term performance of our 1 mega watt systems,” said Mark Fleiner, president of Rolls-Royce Fuel Cell Systems (US) Inc. “We are very pleased with this support.”
