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IdaTech gets order for 154 ElectraGen fuel cell systems in Indonesia

Tony Chan | August 10, 2010 | 1 Comment

PRESS RELEASE: BEND, ORE, USA, August 9, 2010 – IdaTech plc (AIM: IDA), a global leader in the development and manufacture of clean and reliable PEM fuel cell products for the critical backup power market is pleased to announce the Phase III roll out of the latest generation hydrogen backup power fuel cell systems on the Indonesian islands of Sumatra and Lombok. As part of this Phase III roll out, IdaTech received an order for 154 ElectraGen™ fuel cell systems.

IdaTech’s partner Cascadiant has been awarded the Phase III expansion contract to install and support the ElectraGen™ fuel cell systems. Cascadiant has successfully installed over 100 fuel cell systems across Indonesia with several of the wireless operators.

The initial ElectraGen™ fuel cell installations have already demonstrated a significant increase in network availability and performance. These latest deployments are a continuation of Cascadiant’s objective to install fuel cells on wireless networks, increasing availability in poor grid regions while reducing the industry’s carbon footprint.

Harol Koyama, CEO of IdaTech, commented, “We are excited that Asia continues to lead the world in the adoption of our fuel cell technology, and pleased to be working with our partner Cascadiant to supply fuel cell systems specifically for the Indonesian market.”

Telecommunications networks require reliable backup power solutions that can operate several hours or several days when electricity is unavailable due to factors such as severe weather, natural disasters, or poor grid quality. IdaTech’s ElectraGen™ fuel cell systems were developed specifically to provide critical backup power to the telecom market when loss of grid occurs.

“Fuel cells are becoming increasingly popular among network operators because they are significantly cleaner and quieter than diesel generators, reduce the number of batteries required at telecom sites, and are less likely to be involved in theft. We are very proud to work with IdaTech, with its position as a leading developer of the technology, to deliver effective solutions to our customers,” commented Marshall Towe, president and CEO of Cascadiant.

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