The program is designed to counter the recharging of millions of rechargeable batteries associated with mobile phones,laptops,PDAs,digital cameras and so on. Millions of battery chargers as a result did not exit a decade ago, and millions now draw power from the electricity grid every week at least. The target groups are local councils to the corporate sector. The program has already been issued to the NSW Greenhouse Office Climate Action Grants program, with results due in May/June 2006.The program will demonstrate new environmentally friendly micro and portable fuel cells powering our portable electronic devices as above.
Market penetration is anticipated to take several years as like any new technology. Some commentators as at March 2006 are stating commercialisation for micros and portables are "still years away". This is incorrect as evidenced by Angstrom Power's commercially available micro hydrogen fuel cell powered torch, now available March 2006.Like any new technology initial units are quite expensive and the first commercial micro hydrogen fuel cell powered torch is no different. The CD burner by example was commercially available before year 2000 and it was quite expensive as well, yet it was commercially available.
Portable electronic devices in the market are going to "starve" for energy before year 2010,if they keep on increasing their energy demand with new and added functions. Clearly large electronics manufacturers are not going to let this happen, as it will cost them a fortune. Expect the commercialisation of micro and portable fuel cells from Jan 1 2007 by the majority of manufacturers(30-35).Initial units will be more expensive depending on type of fuel cell, power and fuel. Education is now most certainly warranted, as initial units will generate awareness which will confront students.
OEM teams in Australia can now call the FCIA for product OEM market consideration. Those seeking to purchase the above micro hydrogen hydrogen fuel cell and or metal hydride cylinder ,email the FCIA below.
Coming soon[ Now here ] for demonstration in year 2006(Some manufacturers):
There are many other manufacturers of micro fuel cells for a global release in year 2007: " ©
Those interested in participating in this program please contact - EMAIL: FCIA@Hydrogen.id.au
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