IQ Fuel Cells CLEAN FUEL FOR THE MARINE INDUSTRY

IQFuel Cells Voller Energy Group PLC is on track to launch one of the most exciting and environmentally friendly energy systems for commercial use by the end of 2007. The 1kW fuel cell system aims to replace commonly used diesel generators and will cut emissions by an estimated sixty times - a huge boost to the marine industry. As well as operating quietly with very low emissions, the fuel cell system is highly efficient and has the advantage of working from widely available fuels, such as Color Gas, propane or liquefied petroleum gas.

Additional benefits of the fuel cell system over a conventional diesel generator are the weight saving and the reduced levels of servicing and maintenance. The majority of oil pollution in our rivers and oceans comes from everyday sources like refueling, engine emissions and oil leaks; Voller’s unique fuel cell takes major steps to combat these environmental issues. The fuel cell would have to run for approximately 200 years to produce

the same sulphur emissions or smell as a regular diesel generator would produce in one day. With the environment at the forefront of mariners’ problems, this unique fuel cell system is the only known product of its kind to be available in the UK markets. Additional benefits of the fuel cell system over a conventional diesel generator are the weight saving and the reduced levels of servicing and maintenance.

VOLLER GOES CARBON NEUTRAL Voller Energy Group PLC is pleased to announce that the Company is beginning 2007 as the first fuel cell manufacturer to become carbon neutral. Voller has been working with the World Land Trust (WLT) to assess these emissions. The WLT improves the natural environment by offering organizations effective guidance on emission reduction strategies and by providing measurable carbon offsets through its Carbon Balanced programmed. All new Voller Energy products delivered in 2007 will carry the World Land Trust Carbon Balanced logo.

IQ Fuel Cells for Standby Power Generation
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Fuel cells are now available as an alternative source for renewable energy. Unlike traditional power generators, they don't require gasoline to generate power. They also provide an alternative to solar generators because they do not depend on any external power gathering equipment. These units are compact, durable, and built to power a wide range of applications.

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100% Availability
The EFOY fuel cell is maintenance free and absolutely dependable. It guarantees that your device will be 100% available regardless of the weather; a clear advantage, especially in inaccessible locations or in critical applications such as observation devices.
 
Quiet
The EFOY fuel cell operates with hardly a sound. In fact, it’s not any noisier than a laptop computer. You can even use it to power a surveillance camera from a parked car. This is also an advantage in outdoor applications compared to other generators.
 
Fully automatic
Your EFOY works fully automatically. The built-in Automatic Charge Control permanently monitors the charge level of the battery that powers the devices. If the battery voltage drops below a level programmed by the user, the fuel cell will cut in. Once the battery has been recharged, the fuel cell will cut out. You needn’t worry about a thing.
 
Remote Control
Every EFOY unit can connect to any RS 232 interface via the optional Interface Adapter so as to allow for remote operation from a laptop or PC. It is likewise possible to operate and monitor the unit from an office or via a mobile telephone.

Theft proof
The SFC fuel cell’s compact size allows it to be integrated into a switch cabinet. Solar cells, on the other hand, need to be out in the open, which often exposes them to theft or damage. The SFC fuel cell is thus essentially vandalism-proof.

Completely Winterized
The EFOY fuel cell operates under a wide range of temperatures from –20° C to +40° C. An antifreeze mode automatically prevents the fuel cell from freezing. Methanol consumption in the antifreeze mode is so low that a 10-liter fuel cartridge is all that you need. Temperatures as low as -35° C are possible for special applications.

Need more power? No Problem:
The new Control Interface allows you to harness up to five EFOY fuel cells in parallel, giving you a capacity of up to 8,000 Wh per day.

The unit allows for simple integration into existing facilities. Everything that is needed for wiring and mounting is already included as standard equipment. There is no need to alter the output or controls

All IQ fuel cells are direct methanol fuel cells (DMFC):

On the anode side, a methanol-water mixture is supplied to the cell by the internal fluid management. One of IQ's unique capabilities is the use of neat (100%) methanol as the fuel in the cartridge. The cathode side is supplied with air. Both, the anode and the cathode are connected through an electric circuit. In contact with the platinum catalyst  methanol is converted into carbon dioxide (waste gas), protons and electrons.  The electrons circulate from the anode side to the cathode via the electric circuit, while the protons pass through the membrane which divides the cell. On the cathode side, the protons, electrons, and the oxygen react to form pure water.

Due to the heating of the fuel cell while operating the evolving water is emitted as water vapor. Another by-product is a small amount of carbon dioxide. The overall amount of by-products equals the respiratory exhalation of a small child while playing.

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