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UC Irvine, Plug Power test fuel cell technology
Partnership will study system for providing homes with electricity, heat.
By Amanda EstepPublished: April 20, 2009 03:28 PM
UC Irvine's National Fuel Cell Research Center is participating in groundbreaking residential fuel cell tests along with New York-based Plug Power. The collaboration will study the latest technology for providing electricity and heat to homes.
The $3.4 million partnership, which also includes Southern California Gas Co., is a beneficiary of the $42 million funding for fuel cell technology from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act announced last week by Energy Secretary Steven Chu.
The three-year program aims to test the readiness of Plug Power’s combined heat and power GenSys product for use. If applicable, GenSys will be able to replace traditional furnaces and boilers, and create electricity and high-quality heating for consumers. The trial fuel cells will be installed in visible locations in Southern California.
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The $3.4 million partnership, which also includes Southern California Gas Co., is a beneficiary of the $42 million funding for fuel cell technology from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act announced last week by Energy Secretary Steven Chu. The three-year program aims to test the readiness of Plug Power’s combined heat and power GenSys product for use. If applicable, GenSys will be able to replace traditional furnaces and boilers, and create electricity and high-quality heating for consumers. The trial fuel cells will be installed in visible locations in Southern California. NEXT PAGE >> Related headlines Chapman University prepares for legal debate Orange County celebrates Earth Day UC Irvine gears up for biotechnology conference Seal Beach-based Clean Energy contracts with The Parking Spot |
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