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First commercial-scale system commissioned
First commercial-scale system commissioned.
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[{"type":"text","content":"\n \nRNS Number : 1471M AFC Energy Plc 11 August 2011 \n \n\n11 August 2011\nEmbargoed until 07:00\n \nAFC Energy PLC\n(\"AFC Energy\" or the \"Company\")\n \nFirst commercial-scale fuel cell system commissioned\n \nAFC Energy (AIM: AFC), a world leading developer of alkaline fuel cells, is pleased to inform investors that it has successfully completed the commissioning of its first commercial-scale fuel cell system (the \"Beta System\") at its premises in the United Kingdom. This follows the successful completion of the HAZOP study that the Company announced on 8 August. The final stage of the commissioning process was a demonstration of electrical power generation. This first Beta System will now be used primarily for testing anddevelopment work in support of commercialisation.\nAFC Energy is preparing to deploy additional Beta systems for field trials.\nBalchin, AFC Energy's Executive Deputy Chairman, said: \"This is a significant milestone for AFC Energy. Commissioning of the Beta System is the culmination of five years' work by our dedicated team and is a remarkable achievement. It puts us well on our way to delivering a low-cost, low-carbon alternative to conventional electricity generation.\"\nFor further information, please contact:\n \n\n\n\n\nAFC Energy plc\nTim Yeo, Chairman\nIan Balchin, Deputy Chairman\nDavid Marson, Finance Director\n\n\n +44 (0)1483 276726\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAllenby Capital Limited \nBrian Stockbridge\nDan Robinson\n\n\n +44 (0)20 3328 5656\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThreadneedle Communications\nJohn Coles\nFiona Conroy\n\n\n +44 (0)20 7653 9850\n\n\n\n\n \n \nAbout AFC Energy \n \nAFC Energy is a world leading developer of low-cost alkaline fuel cell systems that use hydrogen to produce clean electricity, heat and water. AFC Energy's technology is focused on large-scale industrial applications and the objective of producing the lowest possible unit cost electricity. Please visit our website at www.afcenergy.com.\n \n§ High efficiency levels: using readily available hydrogen and air as the source of oxygen, electrical efficiency is up to 60%, which compares to around 30% for conventional...