Canada strengthens fuel cell initiative

Hydrogen & Fuel Cells Canada is to receive government investment to advance the development and commercialisation of hydrogen and fuel cell technologies, products and services. Federal funding of $1 million was announced on Tuesday.

"With our Government's contribution to this project, Canada will maintain its prominence as a leader in the field of hydrogen and fuel cell technology," said a government spokesman. "The Government of Canada is fulfilling its commitment to improve Canada's competitive position in scientific research and development."

Today's funding will help Hydrogen & Fuel Cells Canada (H2FCC) execute its five-year strategic and operational plan up to the year 2013. It is intended that during this time the association will initiate and implement several market development and technology demonstration activities at the provincial, national, and international levels. This includes championing hydrogen and fuel cells as a technology to help address climate change and sustainable energy issues.

Source: Fuel Cell Today