FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 03, 2011
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SCRA Presents at Fuel Cell Seminar & Exposition Bill Mahoney Explains Fuel Cell Implementation in SC
Charleston, SC - November 3, 2011 - This week, SCRA CEO Bill Mahoney presented at the 2011 Fuel Cell Seminar and Exposition in Orlando, FL. The presentation, Fuel Cell implementation in South Carolina, discussed several sustainable and renewable energy programs currently ongoing in the state.
The Seminar, which began in 1976, has grown significantly since its inception and is the premier meeting for the fuel cell industry. Several members of the USC–Columbia Fuel Cell Collaborative, of which SCRA is a charter member, are attending the meeting.
During his presentation, Mahoney recognized the members of the Collaborative: the University of South Carolina, the City of Columbia and EngenuitySC for making great strides in promoting alternative energy in the state and receiving national recognition for advancing hydrogen and fuel cell development. The Fuel Cells 2000 "State of the States" report listed South Carolina as one of the top 5 states in the US advancing hydrogen and fuel cell development in both 2010 and 2011.
Mahoney also recognized WeylChem Sustainable Materials, who announced at the Seminar the start of commercial scale production in the Columbia region of hydrogen-rich ammonia borane, a compound that can efficiently power fuel cell devices among other commercial uses. Also in the region is LOGANEnergy Carolina, a Fuel Cell solution provider, who announced in June their expansion into the state.
SCRA has facilitated, funded and executed several sustainable and renewable energy programs in South Carolina and manages Vanadium and Metalcasting programs that focus on energy savings and efficiency for the Departments of Defense and Energy. They have also partnered with the Gas Technology Institute, Ameresco, Inc. and BMW on a landfill gas to hydrogen production project to validate this solution can support fueling a fleet of forklifts at the BMW South Carolina facility.
"I am delighted to showcase the many significant fuel cell projects in South Carolina," said Mahoney. "We are proving that our state continues to be a thought leader in hydrogen fuel cell innovation and technology commercialization, and we welcome WelyChem Sustainable Materials to the Columbia, SC area. We are pleased to be a part of the Collaborative and strive to continue delivering tangible value to institutions and businesses by alternative energy solutions."
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