Intelligent Energy Share Discussion Threads

[ibug] 17/7/2017 10:13

THE PINC CONNECTION ---- Given the fact that PINC supplies most of the major corporates in the USA with their RFID + Optics inventory sensors the number of fuels cells/ drones needed could be estimated to be around 5000 - 10,000/year + refueling cartridges which the company have designed at their MERRITT Island division in Florida.

All that business equates to quite considerable revenues imo. Because PINC supply the Fourtune 500 top US corporations and many of those have compounds and warehouses across the states and also in many other countries.

IN OTHER WORDS A BIGGER BUSINESS IS DEVELOPING FOR IEH.

[ibug] 17/7/2017 10:05

FUTURE LOOKING GOOD ---- We live in very exciting times given that Northern Europe and many other leading economies will become hydrogen powered.=== possibly a bright future for IEH as a market leader imo.

[investorfc expert] 17/7/2017 10:00

All investors have good memory

[ibug] 17/7/2017 09:44

Rising Revenues --- REVENUES ARE CERTAINLY RISING AT IEH as production ramps up.

Recent news summary --- Here is a summary of rather exciting recent news coverage about the marketing plan as it continues to roll out.

A JV joint venture with a mobile phone manufacturer worth 5.25 million over two years from early 2016 -- that is revenue of 2.6 million/ year + manufacturing of the fuel cells----MAYBE IT'S RED SMART PHONES.

Intelligent Energy’s British fuel cell technology will be at the heart of a fleet of scooters to be used on London’s roads this summer as part of a hydrogen fuel cell technology fleet trial with the city’s Metropolitan Police.

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Intelligent Energy has signed a stationary power deal with US-based Luxfer-GTM Technologies as part of a growing strategic relationship in the development of a line of integrated fuel cell products.

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Intelligent Energy has signed a deal with PINC to supply its air cooled fuel cell systems for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), marking Intelligent Energy’s first sale of fuel cell systems for UAVs as the Company moves forward with the commercialisation of its technology.

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The commercial product range, the FCM-800 series, comprises fuel cell modules suited to both stationary and portable applications, and are capable of delivering between one and four kilowatts.

It is an international launch and orders are now being taken, the company said.

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A 3.5 MLILLION EURO EU-TOYOTA programme has launched to provide a blueprint to enable fully automated future mass manufacture of fuel cell stacks for the automotive market.

This all amounts to much more revenue...imo

[ibug] 17/7/2017 09:38

They have said very clearly that orders are being taken.


Intelligent Energy shares rise on fuel cell product launch

Investors welcomed the product launch news, with the London-listed share rising 14% in WednesdayâS64;™s early deals.

Orders are now being taken for the FCM-800 fuel cells


Loughborough based Intelligent Energy Holding PLC (LON:IEH) has today launched a new range of zero-emissions fuel cell technology.

The commercial product range, the FCM-800 series, comprises fuel cell modules suited to both stationary and portable applications, and are capable of delivering between one and four kilowatts.


It is an international launch and orders are now being taken, the company said.

Investors welcomed the news, with the London-listed share rising 14% in WednesdayâS64;™s early deals.

The team has worked hard to deliver this new range and it is an exciting time for the company as we expand our product portfolio,said Alistair Ball, director of product delivery.

“Importantly, the FCM-800 series is economically competitive and we are confident that our new product range will be well received."

Group chief executive Martin Bloom, meanwhile, said: "It has been a positive first year for product-led commercial development for the company.

“Since my arrival, we have outlined a new strategy to maximise commercial opportunities and build the business.

We have been able to commercialise our world leading technology developed over a 30-year period. I am delighted to see this transitioning into a world class product range and the FCM-800 series is an important tool for our commercial team who will now be able to address clear market demand for this type of application."


www.proactiveinvestors.co.uk/companies/news/179210/intelligent-energy-shares-rise-on-fuel-cell-product-launch-179210.html

[ibug] 17/7/2017 09:37

THE MARKET WELCOMED THE LATEST NEWS --- which was far better than their march statements.

The Group meets its day to day working capital requirements through its cash resources.

The current trading position of the Group results in cash consumption and while it is expected that the Group will exit the current financial year with cash on its balance sheet, the cash position thereafter will depend on future trading,

including a significant level of revenues that are not presently contracted, and potentially a combination of the following factors, namely realising value from the IP portfolio,

After careful consideration of potential cash flows over the foreseeable future, and from the opportunities available to the Company that are outlined above, the Directors expect the Company to be able to manage its position in a way which allows it to fulfil its commitments and settle its obligations as they fall due for the foreseeable future.

IT LOOKS LIKE THEY KNOW ABOUT A SIGNIFICANT CONTRACT IN THE PIPELINE imo

[ibug] 17/7/2017 09:36

HYDROGEN energy is set to become the next most popular fuel with all the advantages of refueling, long lifetime and very low Maintenance costs.

End game for diesel as more drivers plan to go green

The number of diesel cars on the road could halve in a little over a decade as 24m cars sold by then will be hybrid or electric vehicles.green vehicles overtake traditional forms to become the dominant mode of transport.

The number of diesel cars sold each year in Europe is expected to collapse from 9.5m out of a total of almost 19m currently to just 2.1m by 2030, while 15m of the

The shock findings, which suggest the car industry is on the brink of being turned upside down come in a new study from consultancy AlixPartners. The prediction will cause alarm at carmakers which have been slow to embrace the electric revolution.

Andrew Bergbaum, managing director for automotive at AlixPartners, said:“The end of the internal combustion engine is now a reality, with Volvo’s announcement that all new models would be electric or hybrid within two years and the French government’s decision to ban internal combustion engines from 2040.�

[ibug] 17/7/2017 09:35

Shell plans to spend US$1 billion a year on clean energy by 2020

Shell sees opportunities in hydrogen fuel-cells, liquefied natural gas and next-generation biofuels for air travel, shipping and heavy freight.

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PublishedJul 10, 2017, 6:25 pm SGT

LONDON (BLOOMBERG) - Royal Dutch Shell plans to spend as much as US$1 billion (S$1.38 billion) a year on its New Energies division as the transition toward renewable power and electric cars accelerates.

"In some parts of the world we are beginning to see battery electric cars starting to gain consumer acceptance" while wind and solar costs are falling fast, Shell CEO Ben Van Beurden said in a speech in Istanbul on Monday (July 10). "All of this is good news for the world and must accelerate," while still offering opportunities for producers of fossil fuels.

Shell sees opportunities in hydrogen fuel-cells, liquefied natural gas and next-generation biofuels for air travel, shipping and heavy freight - areas of transport for which batteries aren't adequate. The intermittent nature of wind and solar energy means power plants fired by natural gas will have a long-term role, Mr Van Beurden said.

hxxp://www.straitstimes.com/business/shell-plans-to-spend-us1-billion-a-year-on-clean-energy-by-2020

[ibug] 17/7/2017 09:35

PRODUCT INFOFri 10:32Class leading fuel cell technology platforms

Intelligent Energy's proprietary, high performance fuel cell platforms have been designed for high volume manufacturing in two distinct modular architectures; Air Cooled (AC) and Evaporatively Cooled (EC).

Our technology delivers low temperature operability, whilst utilising simplified balance of plant in comparison to conventional fuel cell systems. The overall result is a compact power system with fewer components, improved reliability and reduced system cost.

Intelligent Energy’s engineering strategy provides our partners with immediate access to:
•Proven world-class fuel cell technology solutions from 1 Watt to 100kW and above

•World leadership in power density of 3.5kW/l (volumetric) and 3.0kW/kg (gravimetric)

•A substantial and growing intellectual property portfolio of c.1800 granted and pending patents across more than 450 patent families

•Advanced technical and power system integration support services

•World-class product development and testing facilities

•Flexible manufacturing technology to significantly reduce development costs and time to market for products with integrated fuel cell power solutions

•Reduced procurement costs through commonality of fuel cell stack and primary system components, sourced and manufactured on a global scale through our well established and proven contact manufacturing channels

Intelligent Energy hydrogen fuel cell power systems are field proven in the aerospace, automotive, consumer electronics and stationary power markets where our proprietary system architecture allows for innovative integration into a vast range of commercial applications.

hxxp://www.intelligent-energy.com/technology/

[ibug] 17/7/2017 09:33

Next generation of methanol fuel cell vehicles sees the light of day

author Added by FuelCellsWorks, July 15, 2017

With the aim to develop a cost efficient and environmentally friendly vehicle, the Danish methanol fuel cell manufacturer SerEnergy is now launching a commercial reformed methanol fuel cell vehicle with a driving range up to 800 km on a tank of methanol.

The engineers and mechanics at SerEnergy’s mobility development centre, located in Aalborg, Denmark, has developed a reformed methanol fuel cell (RMFC) vehicle based on the Nissan e-NV200 electric car platform, a car that is being sold in large numbers worldwide. The car is equipped with an urban range extender which enables up to 800 km before the car needs refuelling, and is therefore ideal for an urban driving pattern covering many kilometres, such as taxies, delivery van and other commercial vehicles.

It has been three years since SerEnergy started the development of a fuel cell solution for the mobility segment, with a first-generation RMFC-vehicle based on a Fiat 500 platform. Now, more than a year’s development work has resulted in the launch of the second-generation RMFC-system with great potential on a broad variety of applications such as commercial vehicles and busses.

“This is an important step for us in realizing our vision – to wipe the Internal Combustion Engine from the face of the earth. The market is searching for green alternatives to fossil fuels, so we see great potential in this type of vehicle both nationally and internationally and we are thrilled to see the first cars on the road”, says Mads Friis Jensen, Chief Commercial Officer at SerEnergy.

Positive environmental and economic impact

Besides being environmentally friendly, with zero harmful emissions and an exhaust that is as clean as the air surrounding us, the system also benefits on the overall driving economy with a significant reduction in fuel price as well as being more than double as energy efficient compared to petrol and diesel. As participants in a methanol infrastructure project, SerEnergy has taken part in the development of a filling station for methanol with a refuelling process that is not much different than what we know from traditional fuelling with petrol or diesel.

A perfect hybrid

The vehicles are developed as a hybrid which combines a reformed methanol fuel cell system with a battery pack. The combination of batteries and methanol is an ideal combination where methanol fuels the vehicle on the range and batteries kicks in during start-up and acceleration peaks. When the two technologies are supplementing each other, both technologies can perform as they do best thereby reducing the size of the battery pack and the capacity of the fuel cell significantly, resulting in a vehicle that is both cost and energy efficient.

The second-generation cars hit the road later this summer

The first commercial cars are going to be part of the German “greenfuelR21; project where innogy, one of the leading energy companies in Europe, is demonstrating the entire value chain of methanol as an alternative liquid fuel over traditional fossil fuels. The RMFC-system has been undergoing thorough testing and has been tested on the roads for more than a year with great results

[ibug] 17/7/2017 09:32

Speeding Up Catalysts for Energy Storage

author Added by FuelCellsWorks, July 15, 2017


Researchers develop the fastest synthetic catalyst for producing hydrogen gas, potentially leading to a new environmentally friendly, affordable fuel.

The Science

Energy from solar panels generally can’t be stored for rainy days because there is no efficient way to store the electricity. In contrast, photosynthetic bacteria store energy in chemical bonds. If energy from solar panels could be similarly stored in stable chemical bonds, such as those in hydrogen gas, it could be later used to power fuel cells or internal combustion engines. Researchers have now reported the fastest synthetic catalyst for hydrogen gas production to date, using a natural bacterial catalyst as inspiration.

The Impact

The findings could lead to the development of optimal strategies for producing environmentally friendly, affordable hydrogen fuel.

Summary

Nature uses catalysts to generate fuels to store energy in chemical bonds. Scientists have struggled to design fuel-producing catalysts based on cheap, earth-abundant metals that are as efficient and inexpensive as nature’s catalysts. A team from the Center for Molecular Electrocatalysis is addressing this challenge. The center is an Energy Frontier Research Center funded by the U.S. Department of Energy and led by Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. The researchers turned to a bacterial catalyst for inspiration, developing an inexpensive nickel-based catalyst that produces 45 million hydrogen molecules per second. Surprisingly, the key to speeding up the catalyst for energy storage was slowing it down! As they developed the bioinspired catalyst, the scientists tested their catalysts in reactions by combining the catalyst and acids in different media. They discovered that the synthetic catalyst produced hydrogen faster in a viscous liquid than in a free-flowing liquid, suggesting that by restricting catalyst movement, they might speed up the reaction. Moreover, lengthening the “arms” of the catalyst (that is, increasing the number of carbons in the alkyl chains) slowed their flopping movement and further sped up hydrogen gas production. The researchers conducted molecular modeling studies using a high-performance computer at the Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory (EMSL) to understand how the arms behave in different media. EMSL is a U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science user facility. The synthetic catalyst’s unique properties could pave the way for efficient and inexpensive hydrogen production to power fuel cells or internal combustion engines.

Funding

This work was supported by the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Science, Office of Biological and Environmental Research, including support of the Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory (EMSL), a DOE Office of Science user facility. Work was performed in part using molecular science computing at EMSL. This material is based on work at the Center for Molecular Electrocatalysis, an Energy Frontier Research Center, funded by the DOE, Office of Science, Office of Basic Energy Sciences.

Publications

A.J.P. Cardenas, B. Ginovska, N. Kumar, J. Hou, S. Raugei, M.L. Helm, A.M. Appel, R.M. Bullock, and M. O’Hagan, “Controlling proton delivery through catalyst structural dynamics [External link] .” Angewandte Chemie International Edition 55(43), 13509-13513 (2016). [DOI: 10.1002/anie.201607460]

[norbus] 17/7/2017 08:43

It is painful to see what the hubris of a quality management reduced this greatly promising company to a basket case. The writing was on the wall for all to see. It is now hobbled with the 8p convertible loan of £30m.

It is good advice to seek an honest assessment from Mr Bloom as to the likely status
of PIs post a conversion @8p and a bid for 100% by the hedge fund. The repetitious information drain any energy that could be focused on addressing the real future

[ibug] 15/7/2017 19:56

HYDROGEN energy is set to become the next most popular fuel with all the advantages of refueling, long lifetime and very low Maintenance costs.

End game for diesel as more drivers plan to go green

The number of diesel cars on the road could halve in a little over a decade as 24m cars sold by then will be hybrid or electric vehicles.green vehicles overtake traditional forms to become the dominant mode of transport.

The number of diesel cars sold each year in Europe is expected to collapse from 9.5m out of a total of almost 19m currently to just 2.1m by 2030, while 15m of the

The shock findings, which suggest the car industry is on the brink of being turned upside down come in a new study from consultancy AlixPartners. The prediction will cause alarm at carmakers which have been slow to embrace the electric revolution.

Andrew Bergbaum, managing director for automotive at AlixPartners, said:“The end of the internal combustion engine is now a reality, with Volvo’s announcement that all new models would be electric or hybrid within two years and the French government’s decision to ban internal combustion engines from 2040.”

[ibug] 14/7/2017 13:46

Fuel Cell Power For Drones --- Extended flight times

The use of commercial Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) or drones is growing rapidly. Seven million drones are expected to be sold in the United States alone in 2020 according to the Federal Aviation Administraion.

Flight time has not kept pace with technological advances due to the limitations of traditional battery technology. For commercial use, drones need to offer better flight times and range. A longer flight time coupled with a quick refuel opens up a wide range of new commercial possibilities, including UAVs for inspection of offshore platforms, search and rescue, high quality aerial photography, precision agriculture, parcel delivery and much more.

Building upon Intelligent Energy’s long track record in developing highly innovative fuel cell systems that have been extensively field tested in automotive and stationary power applications worldwide, we now provide a unique solution to extend flight times to drones presently constrained by the limitations of batteries. Flight durations of over three times that provided by batteries have been achieved and fuel cells provide a natural solution for manufacturers moving to larger drones and heavier payloads.

Intelligent Energy’s air cooled fuel cell systems run on hydrogen and ambient air to produce clean DC power in a simple, cost-effective, robust and lightweight package. They have a higher energy to mass ratio than battery based systems and can be refuelled in a few minutes.

[ibug] 14/7/2017 11:12

A Novel Flexible and Lightweight Structure Generates Record Specific Power Density of Fuel Cell

author Added by FuelCellsWorks, July 13, 2017


Proton exchange membrane fuel cell (PEMFC) has numerous advantages, such as high energy density, high conversion efficiency, environmental friendliness, and compact design. However, traditional PEMFCs are usually too heavy, rigid, and bulky to be used in flexible devices.

In an effort to prepare fuel cells more portable and compliant for wearable application, ZHOU Xiaochun's group from Suzhou Institute of Nano-tech and Nano-bionics (SINANO) of Chinese Academy of Sciences designed and successfully prepared a lightweight and flexible, self-breathing PEMFC. The related results were published in ACS Nano.

Researchers designed a novel composite electrode by stacking a highly flexible and micro-perforated carbon nano tube (CNT) membrane with carbon paper, while replacing the plate on the anode side with a light, flexible and cheap plastic membrane. Above all, the PEMFC has not only high power density but also favorable stability. The main reason is that the composite electrode functioned as an efficient current collector while the light plastic membrane on the anode side operated as the follow field for the hydrogen (fed through a plastic tube).

[ibug] 14/7/2017 10:13

Class leading fuel cell technology platforms


Intelligent Energy's proprietary, high performance fuel cell platforms have been designed for high volume manufacturing in two distinct modular architectures; Air Cooled (AC) and Evaporatively Cooled (EC).

Our technology delivers low temperature operability, whilst utilising simplified balance of plant in comparison to conventional fuel cell systems. The overall result is a compact power system with fewer components, improved reliability and reduced system cost.

Intelligent Energy’s engineering strategy provides our partners with immediate access to:
•Proven world-class fuel cell technology solutions from 1 Watt to 100kW and above

•World leadership in power density of 3.5kW/l (volumetric) and 3.0kW/kg (gravimetric)

•A substantial and growing intellectual property portfolio of c.1800 granted and pending patents across more than 450 patent families

•Advanced technical and power system integration support services

•World-class product development and testing facilities

•Flexible manufacturing technology to significantly reduce development costs and time to market for products with integrated fuel cell power solutions

•Reduced procurement costs through commonality of fuel cell stack and primary system components, sourced and manufactured on a global scale through our well established and proven contact manufacturing channels

Intelligent Energy hydrogen fuel cell power systems are field proven in the aerospace, automotive, consumer electronics and stationary power markets where our proprietary system architecture allows for innovative integration into a vast range of commercial applications.

[ibug] 14/7/2017 10:10

WHAT COMPLETE AND UTTER NONSENSE. The range for a Lithium battery is about 250 miles...but those batteries have a very limited life and can suffer from thermal runaway and explode. THE REPLACEMENT COST IS ABOUT $6000usd EVERY 3-5 YEARS.

H2 fuel cells last for many years and have a range of about 400 miles --- when nano tube fuel cells come to market the range is expected to be 800 miles.

A NO CONTEST FOR LITHIUM WHICH WILL FADE OUT OF THE MARKKET IN A FEW YEARS TIME.

[filster] 14/7/2017 09:58

I've said it before, the biggest problem for IEH is improved battery efficiency and battery usage efficiency. Once they get to 400 miles range on a battery only it is going to be a hard sell for IEH.. Their time is slightly limited. Plus Joe Public only just about understands using an electric car - if you throw HFCs in to the mix it will make it harder for them to comprehend and it's another "thing" to fill up or use.

I am not saying that the IEH tech is no good but they need to get it out there!

[ibug] 13/7/2017 13:33

NEWS RECAP --- ORDERS BEING TAKEN --- FCM800 SERIES FUEL CELLS:


Intelligent Energy launches the ‘FCM-800 series’ – a new product range for portable and stationary applications

•1kW-4kW product power range
•Optimised for hybridisation with batteries for maximum application efficiency


Today, Intelligent Energy has announced the launch of a new range of fuel cell module products designed specifically for portable and stationary power applications. The zero emission FCM-800 series utilises Intelligent Energy’s class leading air cooled PEM fuel cell technology which has been developed over the last 30 years.

Three products sit within the new range; the FCM-801, FCM-802 and FCM-804 and are capable of delivering a range of power outputs from 1kW-4kW. The range is also optimised for hybridisation with batteries enabling further efficiencies. In addition, the whole range benefits from minimal service requirements.

These products are available internationally and orders are now being taken.

Alistair Ball, Director of Product Delivery at Intelligent Energy, added: “The team has worked hard to deliver this new range and it is an exciting time for the company as we expand our product portfolio. Importantly, the FCM-800 series is economically competitive and we are confident that our new product range will be well received.”

Last year Intelligent Energy announced a new strategy, setting out plans to commercialise its technology. This launch demonstrates the continued commitment to deliver on this.

Martin Bloom, Group CEO at Intelligent Energy, said: “It has been a positive first year for product-led commercial development for the Company. Since my arrival, we have outlined a new strategy to maximise commercial opportunities and build the business. We have been able to commercialise our world leading technology developed over a 30-year period. I am delighted to see this transitioning into a world class product range and the FCM-800 series is an important tool for our commercial team who will now be able to address clear market demand for this type of application."

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[ibug] 11/7/2017 13:55

Shell plans to spend US$1 billion a year on clean energy by 2020

Shell sees opportunities in hydrogen fuel-cells, liquefied natural gas and next-generation biofuels for air travel, shipping and heavy freight.


PublishedJul 10, 2017, 6:25 pm SGT

LONDON (BLOOMBERG) - Royal Dutch Shell plans to spend as much as US$1 billion (S$1.38 billion) a year on its New Energies division as the transition toward renewable power and electric cars accelerates.

"In some parts of the world we are beginning to see battery electric cars starting to gain consumer acceptance" while wind and solar costs are falling fast, Shell CEO Ben Van Beurden said in a speech in Istanbul on Monday (July 10). "All of this is good news for the world and must accelerate," while still offering opportunities for producers of fossil fuels.

Shell sees opportunities in hydrogen fuel-cells, liquefied natural gas and next-generation biofuels for air travel, shipping and heavy freight - areas of transport for which batteries aren't adequate. The intermittent nature of wind and solar energy means power plants fired by natural gas will have a long-term role, Mr Van Beurden said.

[ibug] 10/7/2017 10:45

EU Energy Policy And Hydrogen: The Path to Local Economic Prosperity

Hydrogen Solutions Jul. 6, 2017 Article by Nicolas Pocard


Creating a long-term, stable EU energy policy is now a high priority for decision makers across a myriad of industries.


Europe's continued dependence on foreign oil has left it increasingly vulnerable to market instability and geopolitical disputes. And unfortunately, this isn't a new situation.

For decades, Europe has relied heavily on imported oil and gas, even as oil prices and supplies grew increasingly unstable.

Meanwhile, air quality issues have grown more worrisome, creating pressure for new, clean energy solutions. However, for decades, many European countries have made air quality a priority. As a result, today the EU has some of the highest environmental standards found anywhere in the world.

The advantages have been many: a more environmentally friendly economy, protection of natural resources, and safeguarding of public health and wellbeing. But continued dependence on foreign fuel sources is putting this standing at risk.