Ballard & Heliocentris Sign Supply Agreement For Fuel Cell Products
Ballard Power Systems announced that it has signed a supply agreement with German systems integrator Heliocentris Fuel Cells AG, under which Ballard will supply Mark1020 ACS™ air-cooled fuel cell products for integration by Heliocentris into demonstration and teaching systems for sale to educational institutions as well as for specialized commercial and industrial use.
William Foulds, Ballard’s Vice President of Sales, stated, "Heliocentris’ capability and experience in systems integration combined with their significant exposure to the post-secondary education market will help ensure a high-profile and successful presence for Ballard among the next generation of highly capable scientists and engineers."
The Mark1020 ACS fuel cell product will be available from Heliocentris for purchase beginning the fourth quarter of 2008. Heliocentris foresees the system being applicable for educational institutions as well as industrial niche applications. The three-year supply agreement is expected to generate a minimum of 350 Mark1020 ACS fuel cell units shipped to Heliocentris over the term of the agreement.
"Ballard’s technology has proven itself in terms of performance, reliability and ease of integration," said Dr. Henrik Colell, Chief Executive Officer of Heliocentris. "The Mark1020 ACS is the best choice for our next generation system platforms that will feature flexible integration into various applications and a wide operating temperature range."
