BOTHELL, Wash., Oct. 13, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Neah Power Systems, Inc. (OTCBB:NPWZ) www.neahpower.com, the Company developing fuel cell-based renewable energy solutions, stated today that it has completed the development of a silicon-based direct methanol fuel cell (DMFC) for the Office of Naval Research (ONR). Neah has provided ONR deliverables of a system that could serve as a building block for low power (1-200W) military, industrial, and consumer applications. The fuel cell operates using a liquid methanol fuel source and a liquid oxidant, which uniquely allows the fuel cell to operate in an environment with low quality or no air.
"The two awards from the ONR have helped Neah develop, scale-up and implement a manufacturing chain for this differentiated product, and has helped us transition from concept to product readiness. We are thankful to the ONR for its support to Neah Power Systems, enabling us to provide our solution to potential military, industrial and consumer markets," said Dr. Chris D'Couto, President and CEO.
Potential applications that require portable power in low-quality or non air-breathing environments include surface water and underwater vehicles, unmanned aerial vehicles, remote sensing applications such as cell phone towers and deep sea or surface monitoring stations, etc. Other mainstream applications that can be served by air breathing or non-air breathing fuel cells include industrial applications and a wide variety of consumer markets.
About Neah Power
Neah Power Systems, Inc. (NPWZ) is developing long-lasting, efficient and safe power solutions for the military, industrial and consumer electronic devices. Neah uses a unique, patented, silicon-based design for its micro fuel cells that enable higher power densities, lower cost and compact form-factors. The company's micro fuel cell system can run in aerobic and anaerobic modes, and is developing energy storage solutions based on its proprietary porous silicon technology.
Further company information can be found at www.neahpower.com.
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