Prototypes of a next generation fuel cell designed for energy generation for the home have been unveiled.

Ballard delivered the first prototypes of its next generation fuel cell, the Mark 1030 V3, for the residential cogeneration market to its Japanese joint venture.

The prototypes are for integration and testing in one kW residential cogeneration systems.

"Ballard remains focused on building a commercial fuel cell business by advancing our core fuel cell technologies and products, and by demonstrating growth in key markets such as Japan," said Noordin Nanji, Ballard's chief customer officer.

"Together with our key partners and customers, Ballard is firmly committed to the residential cogeneration market and meeting the needs, and budgets, of Japanese consumers."

The Mark 1030 V3 fuel cell is lighter and smaller than previous models and has been designed in accordance with Japanese government targets of 40,000 hours operation, equivalent to a system lifetime of ten years in the home.

Platinum and other pgms are used in the energy generation process involved in fuel cell technology.

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