Jan. 25, 2013: Parker Hannifin Reaches Agreement with WATT Fuel Cell to Produce Fuel Cell Products
PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y. — WATT Fuel Cell Corp., a developer and manufacturer of solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) systems, has announced the establishment of a strategic licensing and supply agreement with Parker Hannifin Corp. The agreement, established through Parker’s Energy Systems business unit, allows for Parker’s production of a family of propane-driven, SOFC-based products for the RV, marine, over-the-road trucking, and residential markets.
Combining Parker’s expertise in controls, fluid management, and product development with WATT’s fuel cell technology, the agreement gives Parker exclusive license to WATT Fuel Cell’s low-cost balance-of-plant (BoP) technology and exclusive stack supply. Parker will manufacture the BoP and controls and also integrate the fuel cell stacks into complete, packaged SOFC products.