June 2009
AFC Energy's 3.5 kW fuel cell. See story below.
AkzoNobel Takes Delivery of Fuel Cell
AFC Energy of the U.K. has supplied AkzoNobel's Bitterfeld site in Germany with an AFC 3.5kW fuel cell.
According to AFC, the initial delivery is to test the installation methodology and system integration, and the system is being commissioned with dummy electrodes at this point. Once these tests are completed the fuel cell will have standard electrodes installed in order to start generating electricity.
The next significant phase will be to bring the fuel cell system to full commercial operation at Bitterfeld, and then deliver more fully operational cells.
DOE Seeks Input
The U.S Department of Energy (DOE) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) seeking input from stakeholders and the research community on proposed technical and cost targets for fuel cells designed for residential CHP and APU applications. This is a RFI and not a Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA); therefore, DOE is not accepting applications and is instead providing an opportunity for stakeholders to submit feedback on targets for residential Combined Heat and Power and Auxiliary Power Unit applications.
DOE will review all responses and consider them in their formulation of program strategies. DOE will not pay for information provided. This RFI will not lead directly to an FOA. Questions regarding the content of this RFI should be submitted through FedConnect.net. Applicants must be registered in FedConnect to submit or view questions.