Neah Power’s Fuel Cell Achieves Excess of 500 Hours of Continuous Operation
BOTHELL, Wash.– Neah Power Systems, Inc. (OTCBB:NPWZ ), www.neahpower.com, the Company developing fuel cell-based renewable energy solutions, revealed today that its fuel cell has been in continuous operation for more than 500 hours without any mechanical or electrical failure or significant degradation in performance. Additionally, Neah has completed other extensive materials compatibility testing to successfully qualify cell components for long-term use. All materials have surpassed in excess of six months of exposure, with some materials in excess of two years of demonstrated compatibility.
“This represents a huge milestone for our disruptive fuel cell technology in our view. Our unique, IP protected, silicon based fuel cell technology has progressed from conception, to proof of concept, to prototype in a short period of time, as compared to the incumbent PEM technology. Our silicon based fuel cell has demonstrated higher power density than PEM technology, can operate with and without air, uses traditional chip manufacturing technology, and in volume production is expected to provide a very cost-effective solution. We are proud to use this disruptive technology to build products for Hobie Cat and EKO Vehicles, and other potential customers,” said Dr. Chris D’Couto, President and CEO.
