Nice find Jr., Enbridge updated their web site recently it looks like they're expanding their GLE residential fuel cell market to Quebec, New Brunswick, Alberta, in addition to Ontario. ...
New Business: Fuel Cells
Enbridge established a strategic alliance with Global
Thermoelectric Inc. in July 2000 to develop and
distribute natural-gas-fueled fuel cell products suitable
for the supply of electric power and heating to
individual residential homes. Fuel cells are an evolving
new technology capable of transforming certain fuel
sources directly into electric power and heat with high
efficiency and reduced emission of greenhouse
gases.
Under terms of the alliance, Enbridge has invested Cdn$25 million in Global to
fund further technology, design and product development work required to reach
a commercial launch of the residential units. Enbridge will provide commercial
input into the product design and development phase with respect to the
residential market, and will have exclusive distribution rights for the resulting
products for all of Canada. Global will retain control over the development
process and will own the technology, designs, patents and trademarks.
Global's solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) technology operates very effectively when
fueled with natural gas and therefore complements Enbridge's increasing focus
on natural gas delivery and services. The additional gas required to supply
residential fuel cells will directly benefit Enbridge's gas distribution businesses
in Ontario, Quebec and New Brunswick, and the company's affiliates in Quebec
and Alberta, through increased efficiency from higher volume. It also will benefit
the company's gas gathering and processing and pipeline investments. In
addition, fuel cells as a product will be a significant opportunity for Enbridge's
home services business for growth in sales, installation and servicing revenue
from exclusive distribution rights throughout Canada.
enbridge.com ... original link to Enbridge report
Global Thermoelectric's updated their trade show, conference web page, ufortunately I couldn't get the links to work directly so here's the SOFC 7 Japan schedule and link if anyone is interested ...
Here's some of the preliminary schedule for the SOFC symposium this spring
Session 2 status reports
Status of SOFC Developments at Global Thermolectric
D. Ghosh, E. Tang, M. Perry, D. Prediger, M. Pastula, and R. Boersma [Global Thermoelectric Inc.]
Session 3 SOFC systems
Low-Cost Modular SOFC System Development at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
S. C. Singhal [Pacific Northwest National Laboratory]
Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Auxiliary Power Unit - A Paradigm Shift in Electric Supply for Transportation
S. Mukerjee, M. J. Grieve, K. Haltiner, M. Faville, J. Noetzel, K. Keegan, D. Schumann, D. Armstrong, D. England, and C.
DeMinco [Delphi Automotive Systems]
Natural Gas Steam Reforming System for Residential Cogeneration Applications
M. Pastula, R. Boersma, A. Gangopadhyay, and D. Ghosh [Global Thermoelectric Inc.]
Partial Oxidation SOFC System for Remote Power Applications G. Meszaros, M. Pastula, A. Gangopadhyay, J. Devitt, R.
Boersma, and D. Ghosh [Global Thermoelectric Inc.]
nimc.go.jp ... SOFC-VII Seventh International Symposium on Solid Oxide Fuel Cells June 3-8,
2001, EPOCHAL TSUKUBA, Japan
Electrochemical Modeling of Solid Oxide Fuel Cells ( Pacific Northwest National Laboratory) ...
pnl.gov
globalte.com ... GLE's TRADE SHOWS & CONFERENCES for Fuel Cells - Thermoelectric Generators - Heaters
Here's another reference to Global Thermoelectric's accomplishments, in this pdf file
netl.doe.gov ... go to industry notes where it refers to GLE, Delphi, BMW, and Renault all in the same paragraph.
Other upcoming events to watch that may have some relevance for GLE ...
Chicago Auto Show next week, then the Toronto Auto Show, in the middle of the month. |
