| Alkaline
Fuel Cells (AFC) |
Advantages:
Inexpensive electrolytes and catalysts, fast start-up, low
temperature operation
Disadvantages: sensitive to CO2
Applications: transportation, portable, aerospace (used
in all US manned spacecraft) |
| Name |
Description |
AFC
Energy plc
UK |
"engaged in the design and development of
alkaline fuel cells and improving the processes and reducing
the costs and number of components required for their manufacture"
> 6/07 MOU
signed with the government of Indonesia (including US$13.5 million
initial order)
> 4/07 Admission
to trading on AIM| AIM:AFC
|
AFS (Alternative
Fuel Sysytems)
UK |
"various applications for Alkaline Fuel
Cells", "has already developed, using Zetek Alkaline
Fuel Cell Stacks, a free standing static system for research
and development institutes and utility companies"
> "In 2001 AFS was awarded a prestigious DTI Smart
award for the design and construction of a 5KW Alkaline Fuel
Cell system." |
| Apollo Energy
Systems |
Alkaline Fuel Cells: residential, commercial, vehicles
> formerly "Electric Auto Corporation"
>
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida |
| Astris Energi |
"Astris has developed an AFC that has lower material
costs than other low temperature fuel cells, in addition to
having higher energy efficiency and broad operating capabilities."
> "On August 1, 2007 Astris Energi completed a sale
of its assets to MKU Canada Inc. ("MKU")". "Astris
Energi" now an operating name of MKU Canada Inc. selling
test equipment only.
> 2/2004:
Report on Visit to Astris Energi h2fc.com |
| Cenergie
|
"For immediate commercial applications,
Cenergie produces Alkaline Fuel Cells (AFCs) . . . founded in
2002, by a group of dedicated former ZeTek managers. Cenergie
has embarked on developing new alkaline fuel cell technology
and is ready to launch what promises to be the most reliable
and economic fuel cell yet" |
Eneco
UK |
"Eneco has 5 years experience in developing
alkaline fuel cell systems of 1-50 kW capacity, having designed
and built 14 variants" |
| Electro-Chem-Technic |
small demonstration device, NaBH4 fuel |
| Energy
Conversion Device |
Metal hydride H2 storage materials, alkaline fuel cells
> also manufacturer of metal hydride batteries, photovoltaic
panels
> NASDAQ:ENER
| 
|
| Fuel
Cell Control LTD |
now offering for sale complete 2.5kW 28V Fuel Cell Engines
> successor to ZeTek. UK. |
| Gaskatel GmbH
|
"Die EloFlux-Brennstoffzellen arbeiten mit
kostengünstigen verfügbaren Materialien - Kohlenstoff
und Nickel - und weisen gleichzeitig eine hohe Effizienz auf."
"The EloFlux fuel cells base on available and unexpensive
materials - carbon and nickel - working nevertheless at high
efficiency. "
> 3V, 250W, 10.5 x 23 x 3.5 cm, 1,40
kg |
Independent
Power Technologies
Moscow |
"6 kW ElectroChemical Generators for an efficient,
reliable and clean energy production at sensible cost. Our generators
can be employed as a primary or auxiliary power source for residential
and commercial distributed power generation, small commercial
vessels, fishing boats and pleasure crafts." |
| Medis
Technologies, Inc. |
Direct borohydride alkaline fuel
cells for cell phones, laptops, military.
> Medis
"24/7 Power Pack" Available at MyTreo.net
> 9/20/07 
Medis
24/7 Fuel Cell AviationReviews.com
> 8/2/07
H2FC
Special Report: Visit to Medis High Volume Production
Facility in Galway, Ireland
> 6/28/07 H2FC
Photos: Medis Production Facility Operated by Celestica;
Galway, Ireleand
> 6/28/07
Medis
High Volume Production Line in Operation
> 10/06
Medis Fuel Cell Power
Pack compared to Energizer "Energi To Go" and AA alkaline
batteries
> 5/14/06 H2FC
Special Report: Visit to Medis Facilities in Israel
> NASDAQ:MDTL
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| UTC
Fuel Cells |
A United Technologies Company, formerly International
Fuel Cells . Maker of AFC APUs for NASA's Apollo and Space Shuttle
programs
NYSE:UTX
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