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Development of the generators will take place in both Norway and the UK. The fuel cell generators are based on Nordic Power's patented 'Cool Flame' technology, and adapted for the demands of defense users. The generators will be capable of producing a range of power outputs, to drive a wide variety of electronic equipment and provide auxiliary power units.
Nordic Power Systems is currently developing a 1 kW fuel cell APU, which combines a diesel fuel reformer with a high-temperature PEM fuel cell. The company believes that a diesel-based fuel cell generator with this output is feasible in a number of markets and applications. Under a contract with the Norwegian Army, Nordic Power has developed and delivered a number of 1 kW demonstrators since September 2008. A 1 kW prototype with integrated power and process control was unveiled publicly at the DSEi defense fair in London last September.
The NPS technology is believed to be unique, since it allows onboard and on-demand production of hydrogen from conventional fuels like diesel and biofuels -so fuel cells may be operated without any need for a hydrogen supply chain or storage.
'Nordic Power's fuel cell generators are a very good fit with our present solutions, and we see many opportunities to exploit this technology in the defense market,' says Peter Callaghan, CEO of Marshall Land Systems. 'Not only are the generators efficient, but they significantly reduce logistic costs, and are an excellent match for the needs of the armed forces.'
NPS is currently delivering its first prototypes to selected partners. The company is preparing to set up an assembly plant in Hoyanger, Norway to facilitate commercial introduction of the power generators.
Nordic Power Systems recently signed a development contract with California-based SAFCell, under which SAFCell will develop and deliver 1.2 kW solid acid fuel cell (SAFC) stacks for incorporation into NPS's diesel APUs [FCB, February 2010]. Combining these two advanced technologies shouldl result in lighter, quieter, less costly, and higher-performance diesel fuel cell systems for both mobile and stationary auxiliary power applications.
Marshall Land Systems specializes in defense vehicle and shelter design, manufacture, integration and product support. MLS has recently established a new company in Norway, Marshall SV Norge, to support its work there.
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