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BOTHELL, WA– Neah Power Systems, Inc. NPWZ announced today that the Boeing Company is exploring areas of collaboration to deploy our patented, award-winning PowerChip(TM) technology to various distributed power sources on Boeing’s current and future airplane and ground systems.

The current trend in the aircraft industry is the “More Electric Aircraft” (MEA), which focuses on replacing mechanical and hydraulic systems with electrical systems to accommodate ever increasing power requirements. In a letter to our company, a representative of Boeing Commercial Airplanes states, “One of the key technologies that Boeing is evaluating for future airplanes are fuel cell systems used for the generation of airplane electrical power. We believe that Neah’s technology will help Boeing achieve the objective of greener airplanes in the future. The development of a fuel cell system meeting Boeing’s requirements is a crucial step toward proving the potential for successful deployment of this technology. Boeing would work with Neah on the prototypes for internal validation, developing and engineering the air-worthiness of the system, various certifications needed, and system integration with airplane and ground applications.”

Our PowerChip(TM) power stack systems provide higher energy densities and lower weight than current comparable fuel cells. This could translate into substantial fuel and cost savings. With successful implementation, this could give Boeing Commercial Airplanes a competitive edge in the MEA market place.

Dr. Chris D’Couto, CEO, Neah Power Systems, said “Our fuel cells offer clean and efficient energy generation and we are delighted to work with Boeing, a market leader, in implementing cutting edge solutions into their designs for airplane and ground applications.”

About Neah Power Neah Power Systems, Inc. is developing long-lasting, efficient and safe power solutions for the military, transportation, and for portable electronics applications. We use a unique, patented, award-winning, silicon-based design for our PowerChip(TM) micro fuel cells that enable higher power densities, lower cost and compact form-factors, and that can run in aerobic and anaerobic modes.

Neah Power is headquartered in Bothell, Washington, and its common stock trades on the OTC Bulletin Board under the symbol “NPWZ.” Further company information can be found at www.neahpower.com .

DANBURY, Conn. – FuelCell Energy, Inc. FCEL , a leading manufacturer of ultra-clean, efficient and reliable power plants, today announced a $3.0 million award from the U.S. Department of Energy to evaluate the use of Direct FuelCells(R) (DFC(R)) to efficiently and cost-effectively separate carbon dioxide (CO2) from the emissions of existing coal-fired power plants. Efficient and cost-effective carbon capture can then lead to sequestration of this greenhouse gas, preventing its release into the atmosphere.

“FuelCell Energy has over 80 Direct FuelCell power plants providing ultra-clean power and usable high quality heat at more than 50 locations globally,” commented Tony Leo, Vice President Applications Engineering and New Technology, FuelCell Energy, Inc. “This award enables us to further expand the use of our existing commercial technology to develop an additional application with significant market potential, namely the ability for our power plants to economically capture carbon dioxide from the emissions of conventional fossil fuel-fired power plants.”

FuelCell Energy’s carbonate fuel cell technology separates and concentrates CO2 as a side reaction during the power generation process. DFC carbon capture research conducted by FuelCell Energy has demonstrated that DFC is a viable technology for the efficient separation of CO2 from a variety of industrial facility flue gases such as cement plants and refineries. In addition to the carbon capture, the research also verified that DFC technology is capable of destroying some of the nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions in flue gas streams, thus, reducing the cost of NOx removal equipment. This award from the DOE will advance DFC carbon capture technology further by funding research to assess the capability of DFC technology to separate the CO2 within the flue gas emitted by existing coal fired power plants in a cost-effective manner.

Technologies currently in use to capture CO2 from the emissions of coal fired power plants are energy-intensive with high operating costs. DFC power plants potentially represent an efficient and cost-effective approach to separating CO2 while generating ultra-clean power rather than consuming power, as required by current CO2 capture technologies.

This three year research project will involve system design, cost analysis, and long-term testing of a multi-kilowatt DFC stack, with funding occurring in stages upon reaching certain progress milestones. Successfully attaining the project goals of capturing at least 90 percent of the CO2 from the coal-fired power plant emissions within the DOE’s cost targets may lead to a demonstration project with a DFC power plant installation at an existing coal-fired power plant.

“FuelCell Energy is excited to be part of this leading edge research to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and we are honored to have been chosen for this award,” continued Mr. Leo.

Efficient and cost-effective carbon capture from coal-fired power plants is a potentially large global market as coal is widely used to generate electricity. Additionally, DFC carbon capture technology can be used where onsite power generation is desired and carbon dioxide is sequestered or utilized as a commodity.

DFC power plants excel at solving energy, environmental and business problems by providing ultra clean, efficient and reliable distributed power generation solutions. Direct FuelCells combine a fuel such as natural gas or renewable biogas with oxygen from the ambient air to efficiently produce ultra-clean electricity and usable high quality heat through an electrochemical process. DFC power plants emit virtually no pollutants due to the absence of combustion.

About FuelCell Energy

Direct FuelCell(R) power plants are generating ultra-clean, efficient and reliable power at more than 50 locations worldwide. The Company’s power plants have generated over 850 million kWh of power using a variety of fuels including renewable biogas from wastewater treatment and food processing, as well as clean natural gas. With over 180 megawatts of power generation capacity installed or in backlog, FuelCell Energy is a global leader in providing ultra-clean baseload distributed generation to utilities, industrial operations, universities, municipal water treatment facilities, government installations and other clients around the world. For more information please visit our website at www.fuelcellenergy.com

Commissioning of Beta Systems at AkzoNobel

AFC Energy (AIM: AFC), a leading developer of alkaline fuel cells, is pleased to inform investors that it has completed the commissioning of two commercial-scale fuel cell systems (the “Beta System”) without electrodes at AkzoNobel’s chlor-alkali plant in Bitterfeld, Germany. This follows the completion of the HAZOP study that the Company announced on 8 August 2011 and the commissioning of the first Beta System in the UK that the Company announced on 11 August 2011. Over the next months these Beta Systems will be equipped with electrodes and used for trials using industrially produced hydrogen.

Ian Balchin, AFC Energy’s Executive Deputy Chairman, said: “The Company will now be able to begin demonstrating electricity generation in the field from industrially produced hydrogen. We are grateful for the support and expertise we have received from AkzoNobel, and look forward to continuing our close working relationship with them to advance System performance. Electricity produced from the Beta Systems will be used by AkzoNobel in its own operations offering the prospect of reduced energy costs and lower carbon emissions by avoiding carbon- based fuels.“

By Kathy Adams, Naval Supply Systems Command Corporate Communications

WASHINGTON (NNS) — The commander of Naval Supply Systems Command, tested a new fuel cell vehicle in Washington, Sept. 27-29.

Rear Adm. Mark Heinrich tested the fuel cell vehicle, on loan from Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton through the Office of Naval Research (ONR), for performance, durability, and reliability. This test helps ONR evaluate fuel cell technology for future use throughout the Navy.

“Alternative fuel vehicles are a key part of the Navy’s energy strategy, and my commitment to helping the Navy ‘go green’ started years ago, when I served on the staff of the Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Installations and Environment,” Heinrich said. “Anything I can do to help the Navy go green, I wholeheartedly support.”

The Navy’s energy strategy is centered on energy security, energy efficiency, and sustainability. Investment in energy efficient technologies afloat and ashore reduces green house gas emissions and lessens our dependence on fossil fuels.

“Ultimately, Navy’s energy program is about ensuring support to the warfighter. Anything we can do to make systems more efficient, afloat and ashore, makes us more combat capable and, therefore, better warfighters,” said Rear Adm. Philip Cullom, director of the Chief of Naval Operations Energy and Environmental Readiness Division and Director of the Navy’s Task Force Energy.

Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus laid out five aggressive energy goals in October 2009 to improve our energy security and efficiency, increase our energy independence, and help lead the nation toward a clean energy economy. This initiative assists in achieving the energy goal of increasing alternative energy afloat and ashore where by 2020, the Department of the Navy (DON) will produce at least 50 percent of shore-based energy requirements from alternative sources and 50 percent of DON installations will be net-zero.

Secretary of the Navy energy goals include examining energy factors when awarding contracts for systems and buildings, demonstrating a Green Strike Group in local operations by 2012, reducing non-tactical petroleum use by 50 percent, producing at least 50 percent of shore-based energy requirements from alternative sources; and increasing alternative energy use DoN-wide.

“NAVSUP has a robust plan to support the Navy’s energy goals at all Enterprise levels,” Heinrich said. “Opportunities like this help identify where we can do our part to help reduce global energy consumption.”

The fuel cell vehicles tested by Heinrich are twice as efficient as gasoline engines; they will travel twice as far on the same amount of energy and water vapor is the only emission. A fuel cell vehicle is an electric vehicle, not a hybrid, and has better performance than most cars and has quick fill up, about 4-5 minutes.

NAVSUP’s primary mission is to provide U.S. naval forces with quality supplies and services. With headquarters in Mechanicsburg, Pa., and employing a diverse, worldwide workforce of more than 22,500 military and civilian personnel, NAVSUP oversees logistics programs in the areas of supply operations, conventional ordnance, contracting, resale, fuel, transportation, and security assistance. In addition, NAVSUP is responsible for quality of life issues for our naval forces, including food service, postal services, Navy Exchanges, and movement of household goods.

$6 Million to Advance Commercialization and Scale-Up

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario — Hydrogenics Corporation (Nasdaq:HYGS) (TSX:HYG), a leading developer and manufacturer of hydrogen generation and fuel cell products, announced today that it has finalized and signed an agreement with the Ontario Government that will realize up to CA$6.0 million. This follows a previous announcement on August 11, 2011 detailing the signing of a term sheet for this funding.

The financial support is in the form of an interest free loan. This funding will enable Hydrogenics to scale up its manufacturing and expand its research and development activities, solidifying the company’s path toward full commercial profitability in targeted early adopting markets. Hydrogenics collaborates with commercial leaders in the adoption of new solutions for applications under-served by incumbent technologies.

“At Hydrogenics our motto is ‘we’re ready’, With the finalization of this important funding we, along with our commercial partners, are indeed ready and well-positioned to use it strategically to put viable products and solutions in a competitive marketplace,” said Daryl Wilson, Hydrogenics President and CEO.

Hydrogenics has refined its product line-up to a level where it is now competitively positioned in three key areas: high-reliability telecommunications back-up power solutions, zero emission transportation products, and electrolyzer products for energy storage in the power utility market. Each of these areas will benefit from the Ontario Government funding.

The agreement through Ontario’s Strategic Jobs and Investment Fund represents 50 new and 50 retained jobs in Ontario in support of the Province’s emerging status as a world leader in clean energy innovation.

The funding agreement is subject to various conditions. No assurances can be provided that Hydrogenics will satisfy the conditions included in the agreement.

About Hydrogenics

Hydrogenics Corporation (www.hydrogenics.com) is a globally recognized developer and provider of hydrogen generation and fuel cell products and services, serving the growing industrial and clean energy markets of today and tomorrow. Based in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, Hydrogenics has operations in North America and Europe.