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ClearEdge Power announces results of ClearEdge5TM Fuel Cell test deployment at wind farm
HILLSBORO, Ore. – March 29, 2011 – ClearEdge Power, Inc., a manufacturer of high-efficiency fuel cells, announced today results from the successful test deployment of a ClearEdge5TM fuel cell at a wind farm in California.
“A ClearEdge5 fuel cell was installed last year in Livermore, Calif., at the site of an existing wind farm owned by NextEra Energy Resources,” said ClearEdge Power President and CEO Russell Ford. “That 5-kilowatt fuel cell has been running consistently, with 98.6 percent availability since its installation.”
The ClearEdge5 is a combined heat and power 5-kilowatt stationary fuel cell that uses a chemical process to convert natural gas into electricity and heat. Unlike power sources that use traditional combustion technology, fuel cells generate electricity through an electrochemical process that produces only negligible or undetectable levels of nitrogen oxides and sulfur oxides. A significant percentage of heat produced by fuel cells can be captured and used to provide heat and hot water.
The ClearEdge5 fuel cell reduces carbon dioxide emissions by approximately 35 to 40 percent compared to traditional combustion technology, and reduces other typical pollutants, such as volatile organic compounds, ash and particulates, to trace levels. The ClearEdge5 is roughly the size of a standard refrigerator, and incorporates a system for monitoring performance over a standard internet connection.
“NextEra Energy Resourcesis the largest generator in North America of renewable energy from the wind and sun. We view the success of this test deployment with NextEra Energy Resources as a key validation of our technology, and an opportunity to promote wider adoption of ClearEdge5 fuel cells in the marketplace,” said Ford. “We look forward to further potential fuel cell deployment opportunities with leading energy firms given the strong success of this test deployment.”
For more information, please visit us online at ClearEdgePower.com.
