- Johnson Matthey and SFC Energy
AG sign new multi-million pound three year agreement for the supply
of Membrane Electrode Assemblies (MEAs).
- JM will supply at least 400,000 Membrane Electrode
Assemblies.
- Joint development of next generation MEA through a more
efficient process and reduction of resource consumption for more
overall sustainability,
LONDON, Jan. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Johnson Matthey (JM), a global leader in
sustainable technologies, has won a new multi-million pound
agreement to provide 400,000 Direct Methanol MEA fuel cell
components to SFC Energy AG (SFC), a global leader of hydrogen and
direct methanol fuel cells for stationary and mobile hybrid power
solutions. The agreement is starting in February 2021 for a duration of over three
years.
Additionally, both partners sign a joint development agreement
to further deepen their collaboration. Within the framework of the
development partnership, both companies want to combine their
complementary know how as well as their respective technology
expertise. In this way, processes are standardised, set up more
efficiently, and resource consumption is significantly reduced.
JM has been working with SFC for almost 20 years with the goal
of creating versatile fuel cell solutions. As societies move to
reduce carbon emissions – one of the most significant contributors
to greenhouse gas emissions globally, fuel cells are playing an
increasingly important part. They use clean or low carbon fuels,
such as hydrogen and methanol, to generate power and produce few or
no harmful emissions. Fuel cells are ideally suited for heavy duty,
mobile, continuous, and high usage applications such as the ones
provided by SFC.
In SFC's customers' applications equipment needs to operate
reliably and quietly around the clock, in an eco-friendly way –
replacing conventional diesel generators. They are often used in
more discreet applications such as cameras, measuring devices,
sensors, data recording systems or remote control installations.
SFC's fuel cells provide virtually noiseless and emissions-free
electricity for days on end without any intervention from the
user.
Typical applications for SFC Energy fuel cells technology are
either back-up or off-grid power sources and operate as hybrid
systems in combination with batteries and solar. They provide clean
and efficient energy in a wide range of applications such as:
- Radio tower sites and critical infrastructures as reliable and
sustainable back-up power supply
- On- and offshore measurement systems for the global wind
industry
- On-board power supply for mobile homes and authority
vehicles
- Smart traffic applications
- Measuring stations and many others in the field of Surveillance
and Environmental Technology
Dr. Peter Podesser, CEO of SFC
said: "We have been working together with Johnson Matthey for almost 20 years. Through our
combined expertise we will further enhance the performance of our
product family and increase our contribution to a greener energy
supply."
Jo Godden, Managing Director, New
Markets and Fuel Cells, Johnson
Matthey said: "JM is delighted to build further on our
strong collaborative relationship with SFC. The mobile solutions
SFC offer provide another vital route to decarbonisation as
together we continue to deliver on our vision for a cleaner,
healthier world."
For more information, visit
matthey.com/fuel-cells
About Johnson Matthey
Johnson Matthey is a global
leader in science that enables a cleaner and healthier world. With
over 200 years of sustained commitment to innovation and
technological breakthroughs, we improve the performance, function
and safety of our customers' products and in 2020 we received the
London Stock Exchange's Green Economy Mark, given to companies that
derive more than 50% of revenues from environmental solutions. Our
science has a global impact in areas such as low emission
transport, pharmaceuticals, chemical processing and making the most
efficient use of the planet's natural resources. Today more than
15,000 Johnson Matthey professionals
collaborate with our network of customers and partners to make a
real difference to the world around us.
Fuel cells
JM's fuel cell technology has moved the industry forward for
over two decades. We provide solutions to problems for some of the
world's most established fuel cell players and automotive OEMs,
expanding our reach globally and investing in research and
development along the way. Ensuring exceptional performance and
durability, we are continually developing the next generation of
the technologies that are key to driving the performance of a fuel
cell, including membrane electrode assemblies, catalyst coated
membranes and fuel cell catalysts.
For more information, visit www.matthey.com.
Inspiring science, enhancing life
About SFC Energy Group
SFC Energy AG is a leading provider of hydrogen and direct
methanol fuel cells for stationary and mobile hybrid power
solutions. With more than 45,000 fuel cells sold worldwide, SFC
Energy is a sustainably profitable fuel cell producer. The Company
has award-winning products and serves a range of applications in
Clean Energy & Mobility, Defense & Security, Oil & Gas
and Industry markets. The Company is headquartered in
Brunnthal/Munich, Germany,
operates production facilities in the
Netherlands, Romania, and
Canada. SFC Energy AG is listed on
the Deutsche Boerse Prime Standard (GSIN: 756857) (ISIN:
DE0007568578).