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RNS Number : 7169Q 
IdaTech PLC 
09 August 2010 
 

 
 
 
For Immediate Release 
                     August 9, 2010 
 
 
 
                                  IdaTech plc 
 
                 IdaTech Announces Third Expansion of Advanced 
          Fuel Cell Technology Deployment in Indonesia with Cascadiant 
 
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 rollout, IdaTech 
received an order for 154 ElectraGen(TM) fuel cell systems. 
 
IdaTech's partner Cascadiant has been awarded the Phase III expansion contract 
to install and support the ElectraGen(TM) fuel cell systems. Cascadiant has 
successfully installed over 100 fuel cell systems across Indonesia with several 
of the wireless operators. 
 
The initial ElectraGen(TM) 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(TM) 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. 
 
 
About IdaTech 
IdaTech plc is an advanced fuel cell products company which is operationally 
headquartered in Bend, Oregon, USA and is listed on AIM with the ticker code 
IDA.  IdaTech designs, develops, and manufactures extended run backup power fuel 
cell products for Telecom applications requiring up to 15 kW of backup power. 
IdaTech's unique PEM fuel cell technology provides solutions for a wide range of 
applications to directly support efforts towards sustainable energy.  IdaTech's 
portfolio of industry-certified fuel cell products are based on the company's 
fuel processing, purification and fuel cell system integration capabilities. 
With the support of strategic partners and customers, the company's extended run 
backup power products are being deployed worldwide for stationary applications. 
 
Additional information may be obtained by contacting the company direct or by 
visiting its website at http://www.idatech.com. 
 
About Cascadiant 
Cascadiant is a venture backed solutions integrator with offices throughout Asia 
and in the USA.  The firm partners with best in breed technology companies to 
deliver value added, integrated solutions and services in an environmentally 
conscious way.  The Cascadiant portfolio targets wireless and broadband carriers 
and includes state-of-the-art fuel cells. advanced power control and monitoring 
solutions and a full suite of renewable energy products. 
 
For further information please contact: 
 
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| IdaTech plc                      |             [phone] | 
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| Harol Koyama, Chief Executive    |                             | 
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| James Cooke, Chief Financial     |                             | 
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| Numis Securities Limited         |             [phone] | 
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| Hugh Jonathan                    |                             | 
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| Buchanan Communications          |        [phone] | 
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| Charles Ryland / Catherine Breen |                             | 
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| Cascadiant                       |                             | 
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| Andrew Ingram                    |  [e-mail] | 
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