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Successful 500 hour trial
Successful 500 hour trial.
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[{"type":"text","content":"\n AFC Energy Plc\n08 May 2007\n\n\n AFC Energy plc\n\n Successful performance of small-scale single cell unit during 500 hour trial\n\nAFC Energy plc ('AFC Energy'), the low cost alkaline fuel cell company, is \npleased to announce that it has successfully achieved its first technological \nmilestone, the operation for 500 hours of a small-scale single cell unit, within \nthe projected timescale described in the Admission Document.\n\nThe cell was tested successfully under specific high corrosion conditions,\ndesigned to demonstrate operation and corrosion resistance of the system. The\ntrial, which was completed on schedule, demonstrated a consistent output with\nminimum degradation and little evidence of corrosion.\n\nThe single cell unit demonstrates the successful generation of electricity,\nusing both cathode and anode electrodes, from hydrogen and oxygen. The only\nby-product is water and small amounts of heat. Ultimately, the Directors\nbelieve that AFC Energy's fuel cell will have a conversion efficiency of\napproximately 60%.\n\nThe successful test of the single cell unit is an important part of the\ncontinued progress towards AFC Energy's goal of delivery of functional systems\nduring 2008 in preparation for full commercialisation during 2009. The next\nexpected milestone is the operation of the first scaled single cell scheduled\nfor August 2007.\n\nGerard Sauer, Chief Executive, AFC Energy plc said:\n\n'Excellent progress is being made in the development of the electrode and of the\nnovel balance of plant features that we are incorporating. We have a dedicated\nand motivated team working towards a very focused goal of achieving the lowest\ncost system in the shortest possible time specifically with relation to defining\nthe manufacturing protocols for mass production.'\n\n - Ends -\n\n\nFor further information please visit www.afcenergy.com or contact:\n\n\nAFC Energy plc 01483 276 726\nGerard Sauer, Chief Executive\n\nNabarro Wells & Co. Limited 020 7710 7400\nRichard Swindells / Anthony Rowland\n\nDawnay Day Corporate Broking\nDavid Banks 020 7070 5692\nGus Hochschild 020 7070 5690\n\nMadano Partnership 020 7593 4000\nMark Way / Graham Moonie\n\n\n\nAbout AFC Energy plc\n\nAFC Energy plans to produce 'clean' energy without cost disadvantage\n\n- principal objective to develop and produce an alkaline fuel cell ...