- WATT Fuel Cell expands its U.S. additive manufacturing
capabilities and footprint at its Mount
Pleasant, Pennsylvania headquarters.
- The expansion enables increased production of the company's
solid oxide fuel cell technology platforms, WATT HOME, WATT REMOTE,
and WATT NOMAD, supporting market growth in distributed clean
energy production.
- The Mt. Pleasant facility includes expanded additive
manufacturing process capabilities including scaled production
automation. These key manufacturing processes will enable
WATT to further improve its quality process, scale commercial
deliveries, and boost production efficiency.
MOUNT
PLEASANT, Pa., May 16, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- WATT Fuel Cell today announced the expansion
of its U.S. Advanced Manufacturing Plant and Headquarters facility
in Mt. Pleasant,
Pennsylvania. This expansion bolsters WATT's manufacturing
capabilities for scaled commercial production of the company's
newest distributed energy, small-scale fuel cell products, WATT
HOME™, WATT REMOTE™ and WATT NOMAD™.
Expanding on the achievements of its previous solid oxide
offerings, WATT has developed three market-specific products
tailored to address substantial market demand. WATT
HOME supplies homes with primary power and backup power options.
WATT REMOTE is designed for industrial clients with power
reliability or availability challenges, providing power when and
where it's needed most. WATT NOMAD meets the power needs of
recreational users, providing clean, quiet power that protects the
environment while explorers enjoy it.
"The expansion of our additive manufacturing capabilities is a
significant milestone for the company, as we prepare for the next
phase of WATT's growth," said Caine
Finnerty, CEO and Founder at WATT. "WATT has added multiple
custom ceramic printers and robotic automation as part of our
expansion, supporting 24/7 operations as we implement scaled
production to meet our commercial demand."
The WATT Fuel Cell expansion adds 20,000 square feet to the
manufacturing facility and office space. WATT headquarters
now includes the most advanced tubular solid oxide fuel cell
manufacturing facilities in the world. The WATT-patented additive
manufacturing process for tubular solid oxide fuel cell production
maximizes both fuel cell efficiency and production volume. This
critical manufacturing expansion will enable WATT to further
improve its quality process, scale commercial deliveries, and boost
production efficiencies.
"WATT has added significant capacity to our manufacturing
operations with this expansion," said Danielle Ramaley, Vice President of Sales and
Marketing at WATT. "The growing demand message from our
customers is clear, and WATT now has the ability to produce WATT
HOME, WATT REMOTE, and WATT NOMAD units to meet their rising power
needs."
About WATT Fuel Cell: WATT Fuel Cell
(www.wattfuelcell.com) is a manufacturer and developer of Solid
Oxide Fuel Cell ("SOFC") stacks and systems that operate on common,
readily available fuels such as propane and natural gas. WATT's
proprietary, patented additive manufacturing process (AMP) has
allowed it to produce commercially viable SOFC products for
small-scale and remote power applications. WATT's Hybrid Power
Management system works in tandem with renewable power sources
(solar and wind) and energy storage to provide quiet, efficient,
affordable, and environmentally responsible energy solutions
prioritizing a return on investment for customers across the
globe.
For more information:
Danielle Ramaley
724-547-9170
danielle.ramaley@wattfuelcell.com
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