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FuelCell Energy Completes Sale to The Linde Group of 3.9 Megawatts of Power Plants for Renewable Distributed Generation
Linde Leverages Its Gas Purification and Distribution Expertise to Establish a Unique Solution for the Distributed Generation of Renewable Power
DANBURY, Conn., Nov 27, 2007 (PrimeNewswire via COMTEX News Network) -- FuelCell Energy, Inc. (Nasdaq:FCEL), a leading manufacturer of high efficiency, ultra-clean power plants for commercial, industrial, municipal and utility customers, today announced the sale of 3.9 megawatts (MW) of power plants to The Linde Group, a world-leading gases and engineering company. Linde will install four power plants at various customer locations in the San Diego area which will utilize purified biogas from the Point Loma Wastewater Treatment Plant (PLWTP) as the primary fuel source. The four power plants include three 1.2 megawatt (MW) plants and one 300 kilowatt (kW) plant.
Direct FuelCell(r) (DFC) fuel cells capitalize on the wastewater treatment plants' production of methane gas to produce renewable energy. Because of their high efficiency, DFC fuel cells produce near-zero emissions for around-the-clock operations such as hotels, universities, breweries and wastewater treatment plants. Until now, however, the use of wastewater treatment gas was limited to producing power at the facility where the methane is generated, since transporting fuel elsewhere entailed financial and logistic obstacles.
Linde will use methane gas that is currently being flared at the Point Loma Wastewater Treatment Plant (PLWTP) in San Diego, California to fuel the four Direct FuelCell(r) (DFC(r)) power plants being purchased from FuelCell Energy. Most of the gas collected and purified by Linde will be transported off-site to three separate customer locations in southern California where DFC1500(r) ultra-clean power plants will be installed. The remainder of the methane will be used on-site to fuel a DFC300(r), which will provide renewable baseload power for Linde's purification plant. The electricity generated by the three DFC1500 units will be sold to the host customers under Power Purchase Agreements -- establishing the first commercial DFC fuel cell installations to run on transported renewable fuel.
"The demand for new sources of renewable energy provides a host of opportunities for Linde. This project is just one example of how we are leveraging Linde's core gases competencies to bring new energy solutions to the table," said Christopher Carson, Linde's Head of Biogas Business Development. "The ability to generate renewable fuel in one location and transport it economically to another where it can be utilized most effectively, fundamentally alters the economics of putting clean energy in place. We are working on a number of opportunities in this area, and strongly believe that projects such as this one, with the added benefits from high efficiency, ultra-clean Direct FuelCell technology, help maximize the economics and utilization of renewable resources."
Just as it does in its traditional industrial gases business, Linde will deliver purified methane by tube trailers to local off-site customers for the production of renewable heat and power. Linde makes thousands of deliveries each day of products like oxygen, nitrogen, hydrogen and other gases to its customer base, which spans a variety of industries from healthcare and food to traditional heavy industries such as steel, refining and glass.
"By partnering with a global gas company like Linde, we are in a position to open entirely new markets transporting biogas from generators like wastewater treatment plants to industrial and commercial customers for the production of on-site renewable electricity," said Bruce Ludemann, FuelCell Energy's Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing. "Not only will this collaboration lead to a much greater use of biofuels to generate ultra-clean power, but it will also make green energy economical for customers that want to be carbon neutral and contribute to greenhouse gas reduction worldwide."
Linde's purchase of the DFC units is funded in part by California's Self-Generation Incentive Program (SGIP), which promotes the installation of clean power generation sources throughout the state, and the federal Investment Tax Credit for fuel cells. In addition, because the biogas feedstock costs are not tied to the energy markets, Linde is able to offer its customers price stability for up to a ten year period. This adds up to a winning combination for Linde's customers.
About PLWTP
Point Loma Wastewater Treatment Plant treats the wastewater from the City of San Diego and 15 other cities and districts from a 450 square mile area with a population of over 2.2 million. An average of 180 million gallons of wastewater is treated every day. The organic solids ("sludge") which have settled out of the wastewater are pumped into one of eight digesters where they are reduced in volume through a heat and bacterial process called "anaerobic digestion." After about two weeks, this digested sludge is pumped from Point Loma through a 17 mile pipeline to the Metro Biosolids Center for further processing. Methane gas, a biofuel, is a by-product of the digestion process.
About FuelCell Energy Inc.
FuelCell Energy is the world leader in the development and production of stationary fuel cells for commercial, industrial, municipal and utility customers. FuelCell Energy's ultra-clean and high efficiency DFC(r) fuel cells are generating power at over 50 locations worldwide. The company's power plants have generated more than 200 million kWh of power using a variety of fuels including renewable wastewater gas, biogas from beer and food processing as well as natural gas and other hydrocarbon fuels. FuelCell Energy has partnerships with major power plant developers, trading companies and power companies around the world. The company also receives substantial funding from the U.S. Department of Energy and other government agencies for the development of leading edge technologies such as hybrid fuel cell/turbine generators and solid oxide fuel cells. For more information please visit our website at www.fuelcellenergy.com.
FuelCell Energy Sells DFC Power Plant to Provide Electricity for New Warehouse Facility
Thermal Energy From Ultra-Clean Power Plant Will Heat New 400,000 Square Foot Temperature and Humidity-Controlled Storage Facility
DANBURY, Conn., Nov 5, 2007 (PrimeNewswire via COMTEX News Network) -- FuelCell Energy, Inc. (Nasdaq:FCEL), a leading manufacturer of ultra-clean power plants using a variety of fuels for commercial, industrial and utility customers, today announced that M&L Commodities, operating as Inland Cold Storage - Stockton, purchased a 600 kilowatt (kW) power plant to provide electricity to power its new 400,000 square foot temperature and humidity-controlled warehouse facilities.
The two Direct FuelCell(r) (DFC(r)) units, sold through FuelCell Energy's distribution partner Alliance Power, will be located at the warehouse now being built in Stockton, Calif. The new facility will provide 5,325,000 cubic feet of refrigerated and frozen storage.
Inland Cold Storage (ICS) maintains seven warehouses in the state currently, the largest of which contains 10 million cubic feet. The company provides a range of services for perishable and dry-goods products, including frozen and cold storage, as well as loading and freight consolidation. California has over 400 such warehouses throughout the state.
In its Stockton warehouse, M&L/ICS will use the 600 kW of electricity from the power plants to run the warehouse 24/7. The thermal energy generated by the DFC300(tm) plants will be used to either heat the building's floor -- required in cold storage to prevent the ground from freezing and damaging the structure's foundation -- or to provide absorption chilling. With Combined Heat and Power (CHP) applications such as these, the DFC plant efficiency can be as high as 80 percent, resulting in significant energy savings.
"We selected DFC fuel cells because they give us ultra-clean, reliable electricity at competitive rates and increase our energy efficiency through CHP," said Gary Guesman of Controlled Environments Construction, Inc., the Project development partner and contractor for M&L/ICS. "The other solutions we looked at did not match the DFC fuel cell advantages, either in terms of overall cost-of-ownership, 24/7 operation, or environmental benefits."
M&L purchased the DFC units with funding under California's Self-Generation Incentive Program through a $1.5 million grant from Pacific Gas & Electric. Construction of the site is underway and the fuel cell power plant is expected to be operating by the middle of 2008. M&L will own and operate the DFC300 units, with service and support provided by FuelCell Energy.

Fujitsu Becomes First Silicon Valley Company to Install Hydrogen Fuel Cell Power
New Power Plant is Clean, Sustainable and Economically Viable Step for Fighting Global Warming by Reducing CO2 Emissions

Sunnyvale, CA, August 17, 2007 — Fujitsu America, Inc. today dedicated a hydrogen fuel cell on its Sunnyvale campus. The fuel cell provides clean, efficient power for the campus data center and other operations, significantly reducing carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. Fujitsu, the first Silicon Valley company to install its own hydrogen power plant, has spent a decade making a significant, sustainable investment in enterprise-wide initiatives designed to reduce the environmental impact of its products and operations. The hydrogen fuel cell will provide 50 percent of the power needed to cool the Fujitsu Sunnyvale campus data center and labs, reducing the amount of fossil fuel that must be burned to maintain operations and easing pressure on the local power grid.
According to the EPA, data centers across the U.S. consumed about 61 billion kilowatt-hours (kWh) in 2006, roughly 1.5 percent of the total U.S. electricity consumption, and based on current trends, consumption is expected to double by 2011. The fossil fuel-burning power plants used to generate this electricity release more than 40 percent of the total U.S. CO2 emissions, a prime contributor to global warming.
"Our real-world use of the hydrogen fuel cell is a clear demonstration of the ability of corporations to make a significant and financially responsible investment in reducing harmful impacts on the environment, with the ultimate goal of reversing global warming," said Tetsuo Urano, head of American operations, Fujitsu America. “With a payback of about three and a half years and a lifespan of about 15 years, hydrogen power is an excellent investment for the company. All of us at Fujitsu have a deep commitment to environmental responsibility, and we are proud of the leadership we've shown over the years, from reducing our carbon footprint, to eliminating lead and other harmful wastes from our supply chain and products, to broad recycling and reuse programs. We will continue to invest in innovation and programs that are both good for the environment and good for our business."
The hydrogen fuel cell installed on the Fujitsu Sunnyvale campus is the UTC Power PureCell™ Model 200 system, featuring ultra-low emissions. It meets the most stringent air emissions standards as set by the California Air Resources Board (CARB 07). Although it utilizes natural gas, it produces 35 percent less CO2 per megawatt-hour than the average fossil fuel-based power plant, and approximately 4,000 lbs per year less NOx, the equivalent of taking more than 100 average passenger cars off the road. The system has a low sound profile at 60 decibels at 30 feet, and emits no ozone-depleting fluorocarbons. Fujitsu America will also be contributing to water conservation. When compared to conventional power plants, a UTC Power PureCell™ Model 200 system will save at least 800,000 gallons of water per year. Over the 15-year life of the fuel cell system, Fujitsu will leave 12 million gallons of water untouched.
“Fujitsu is a model for how large organizations can work through the process of understanding their energy requirements, researching the best solution to meet their fiscal requirements and their environmental impact goals, and then making a solid, long-term investment in a clean, efficient, cost-effective energy system,” said Jan van Dokkum, UTC Power President. "Our environmentally advanced UTC Power PureCell™ products offer proven reliability, energy productivity and a reduced carbon footprint to benefit our customers and their communities."
The Greening of Fujitsu
The hydrogen fuel cell is just the latest environmental initiative for Fujitsu. Other corporate-wide initiatives include meeting the stringent requirements of the European Union's RoHS standard for eliminating toxic substances; establishing end-of-life product recycling programs in North America, Europe and Asia; and initiating a variety of operational and employee-based programs such as recycling, carpooling, reduced lighting, and compulsory e-learning programs on the environment. Fujitsu has made the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index(1) eight years in a row, and the FTSE4Good Index Series(2) five years in a row.
Fujitsu currently has 16 Silver-rated LifeBook® mobile PC and Stylistic® tablet PC products registered on the Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT(3)). Fujitsu also has notebook computers that comply with the new stricter ENERGY STAR® 4.0 guidelines, and the company is an early participant in the Climate Savers Computing Initiative(4) . The Fujitsu PRIMERGY® TX120 server currently has the world's smallest footprint of any server and PRIMERGY and PRIMEQUEST™ servers offer a Cool Safe Design for increased cooling efficiency. ETERNUS® storage systems offer Massive Array of Idle Disks (MAID) that conserve energy by powering down when not in use. Fujitsu has introduced a new 2.5-inch hard disk drive that reduces power consumption by more than 50 percent and footprint by nearly 70 percent. High-speed, RoHS-compliant document scanners allow Fujitsu and customers to reduce the use of paper in offices. And by producing technical documentation only on CD ROM and DVD, one Fujitsu division is saving 2.6 million pieces of paper per year. Fujitsu was also the first company to utilize a bio-based polymer made from corn and other plant starches in fabricating notebook PC housings
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