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Ceramic Fuel Cells said 25 of its BlueGen natural gas-to-electricity units were being used to power Germany's first commercial, virtual fuel cell power plant. A virtual power plant is a cluster of electricity generation units, controlled and operated by a central entity using integrated software systems. It allows power generation to be altered to meet peak loads and balance intermittent power from wind or solar, with higher efficiency and more flexibility than large centralised power stations. Shares rose 6.2% on the news.
I bought into CFU quite some time ago, my average was 13. some thing. I have topped up today brining my average down considerably, all the indicators seem to be pointing in the right direction. GLA.
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Ceramic Fuel Cells, whose technology converts natural gas into electricity and heating, has secured a long term project for its powder plant in the UK. The deal with an unnamed multinational ceramics and chemicals company will see the plant used to develop high quality ceramic powder products. The plant equipment and staff will be allocated to the project on a full time basis. To cover the operating costs of the plant and related staff, Ceramic Fuel Cells will receive a fee of £450,000 for the 12 month project.
The fuel cell systems are reportedly being supplied by Ceramic Fuel Cells Limited (CFCL), which is headquartered in Australia but has a German factory. http://www.fuelcelltoday.com/news-events/news-archive/2012/october/distributed-fuel-cell-power-plant’-project-starts-in-aachen
Ceramic Fuel Cells signs long term Powder Plant Project Ceramic Fuel Cells Limited (AIM / ASX: CFU) a leading developer of generators which use fuel cell technology to convert natural gas into electricity and heat for homes and other buildings, is pleased to announce that it has secured a long term project for its powder plant in the United Kingdom. Ceramic Fuel Cells has signed an agreement with a multinational ceramics and speciality chemicals company for them to utilise the plant to develop high quality ceramic powder products. The powder plant equipment and CFCL operational staff at the plant will be allocated to the project on a full time basis. To cover the operating costs of the plant and related staff, Ceramic Fuel Cells will receive a fee of GBP 450,000 for the 12 month project. The agreement also includes an option for the customer to purchase the plant and licence the related intellectual property for a pre-agreed price. For commercial reasons the identity of the customer and the purchase price are confidential. The plant, in Bromborough, UK, uses Ceramic Fuel Cells' patented equipment to make nano-size ceramic powders which can be used in a range of applications and products.
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Impressive gain for Ceramic Fuel Cells Limited Npv as it records sharp rise of 11.11% over previous levels. The stock started with some lively movement, kicking off at 3.75, above the maximum of 23 August, and was resilient during the day before closing at 3.75, near the session's best level. On a weekly basis, the stock is trending higher than the UK FTSE All Share. The performance of Ceramic Fuel Cells Limited Npv, in fact, has been higher than the related benchmark index. --------------- Have a sniff of KLG with some profits the results of 50 massive drill holes are due to start. Join the Wanchope.
The United Kingdom government has announced that it will be increasing its feed-in tariff of micro combined heart and power systems. Micro-CHP systems often make use of hydrogen fuel cells, which are capable of producing a large amount of heat while generating electricity. The UK government believes that these systems hold a great deal of potential and could help the country become less dependent on fossil-fuels. The initiative may be good news for Ceramic Fuel Cells, whose BlueGen fuel cells are the only micro-CHP system that has received certification from the Microgeneration Certification Scheme.
Daniel Stewart downgraded its rating of Ceramic Fuel Cells (CFU) from "hold" to "sell", lowering its target price to 3.1p, from 5p. The broker noted that the firm has failed to secure sufficient non-dilutive funding and will have to raise 11 million pounds through new equity. Daniel Stewart added that it does not believe this figure will be sufficient to meet future capital requirements. The broker also said that it is unlikely the power company will be able to meet consensus targets for the financial year ending June 2013 of 33.4 million Australian dollars (22.3 million pounds).
Crest Nicholson, one of the UK's leading house builders, has installed a BlueGen unit in a low carbon home in Epsom, Surrey. The BlueGen is providing power, heating and hot water for the home. A video of the BlueGen unit, with an interview by Brendan Dow, is available at http://www.cfcl.com.au/webcasts/. • More information on the BlueGen product is available at www.bluegen.info. • More information on the UK feed in tariffs is available at www.decc.gov.uk Ceramic Fuel Cells Limited ABN : 055 736 671 Website : www.cfcl.com.au For more information please contact: Ceramic Fuel Cells Limited
http://www.4-traders.com/CERAMIC-FUEL-CELLS-LIMITE-10353847/news/Ceramic-Fuel-Cells-Limited-BlueGen-to-benefit-from-increase-in-UK-Feed-in-Tariff-14424950/ Ceramic Fuel Cells Limited : BlueGen to benefit from increase in UK Feed in Tariff 07/22/2012 | 07:28pm US/Eastern Market Announcement Monday 23 July 2012 BlueGen to benefit from increase in UK Feed in Tariff for Micro Combined Heat and Power Ceramic Fuel Cells Limited (AIM / ASX: CFU), a leading developer of small generators that use fuel cell technology to convert natural gas into electricity and heat for homes and other buildings, welcomes the UK Government's announcement of an increase in the feed in tariff for micro combined heat and power products (m-CHP), including Ceramic Fuel Cells' BlueGen product. Following the closure of Phase 2B of the consultation on feed in tariffs for a range of technologies including m-CHP initiated in February 2012, the UK Government announced on Friday 20 July that to encourage the growth of m-CHP it will increase the m-CHP feed in tariff, from a total of 14.2 pence per kilowatt hour to 17 pence per kWh, comprising: • A generation tariff, increased from 11.0 pence to 12.5 pence for every kilowatt hour of electricity generated on-site; plus • An increase in the export tariff from 3.2 pence to 4.5 pence for every kilowatt hour of electricity exported to the grid. The first 30,000 m-CHP units will be eligible for the new rates with no degression. Customers installing BlueGen with a commissioning date of 1 December 2012 or later will be eligible for the new m-CHP tariffs. BlueGen is the first and currently the only fuel cell m-CHP product to receive certification under the Microgeneration Certification Scheme and be eligible for the UK feed in tariff. The new tariffs will make the benefits of BlueGen accessible to a greater number of homeowners, community energy groups, small businesses, housebuilders and social landlords than ever before. Ceramic Fuel Cells' Managing Director Brendan Dow said: "The increase in the feed in tariff demonstrates that the UK government recognises the environmental and financial benefits m-CHP can provide. The government previously stated that it welcomes the m-CHP industry's desire to see one million m-CHP units installed by 2020. Working with all our manufacturing and retail partners in the UK we look forward to leading the industry towards reaching this target and to playing an important role in the country's energy needs and meeting its environmental targets." Ceramic Fuel Cells' BlueGen product converts natural gas into electricity and heat for hot water for homes and other buildings. BlueGen delivers an electrical efficiency of up to 60 percent - the highest in the world. When the heat from BlueGen is used to produce hot water, total efficiency increases to up to 85 percent. More information: • Crest Nicholson, one of the UK's leading house builders, has installe
2 July 2012 - Ceramic Fuel Cells Ltd CFU (FTSE AIM All Share) 5.0p HOLD (TP - 5.3p) Company: Daniel Stewart Trading update CFU has released a trading update following its year end in June ? Revenue for FY’12 is expected to be A$6.5m (DS&C(E): A$7.5m), 76% YoY growth ? In total the company has now received orders for 375 BlueGens and 264 integrated microCHP units, representing a 108% per cent increase from the order book as of 30 June 2011 ? In Q4 FY'12 the company recognised revenues from 76 unit sales, bringing total sales for FY’12 to 169 units. In total 213 units are now installed at customer sites ? Company believes sales outlook is strong, particularly in Germany ? CFU believes revenues need to grow faster to fund operating costs and will be taking a number of measures to help this: more aggressive sales pricing, reducing operating costs and pursuing several options to raise additional working capital ? A large furnace being brought into production in Germany is expected to be finished in August, which will increase the company's manufacturing capacity to 1,500 BlueGen units a year. Our estimates assume slightly more than 1,000 units are sold in FY'13 ? Its high operating costs mean that rapidly increasing revenues is a must for CFU. Despite revenues growing at 76% YoY, consensus expectations were continually revised downwards during the year. A potentially revolutionary product is being tempered by its high price in the market. If the company can bring this down (either by decreasing the manufacturing cost or by operating in geographies with large enough incentives) then the product could gain significant traction. Until we see more evidence of this, we believe wider market adoption will remain subdued. http://www.angelnews.co.uk/article.jsf?articleId=13511
can be modulated up and down, making them ideal for use in the home as well as integration into virtual power plants. During the June quarter the company and its furnace supplier continued work to bring a large furnace into production at its volume manufacturing plant in Germany. This work is now expected to be finished in August and once this large furnace is operational, capacity will increase to about 1,500 BlueGen units per year, based on current operating procedures. Germany and the United Kingdom have recently announced increased feed in tariffs for mCHP products. Germany's CHP law will stimulate large scale deployment of mCHP by 2020. Several state governments in Germany have created market introduction programs for mCHP products and more programs are expected. North American product approval, due later this year, opens up another large market. BACKGROUND Ceramic Fuel Cells believes it is a world leader in commercialising Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC) technology to generate efficient, low-emission electricity from widely available natural gas and renewable fuels. The company develops, manufactures, and market SOFC products for small-scale, micro-Combined Heat & Power (micro-CHP) and distributed generation applications that co-generate electricity and heat for homes and businesses. Its SOFC technology has the world's highest electrical efficiency from a small-scale generator (up to 60pc) and significantly reduces carbon dioxide emissions by more than two-thirds compared to coal fired electricity generation. The company has sales offices in Australia, Europe, and the UK. With sales in ten countries, its operating base is broadly international, with extensive R&D, testing and manufacturing facilities in Australia. It has a high-volume fuel cell assembly plant in Germany, and a ceramic powder production facility in the UK. Ceramic Fuel Cells has intellectual property which is protected with 27 patent 'families' - each family representing one innovation, with patents in multiple markets. Ceramic Fuel Cells is listed on both the London Stock Exchange AIM market (floated March 2006), and on the Australian Stock Exchange (floated July 2004). Its code on both exchanges is CFU. Copyright 2012 RWE Australian Business News Pty Ltd. All Rights Reserved
http://www.utilityproducts.com/news/2012/07/13/ferret-s-stock-to-watch-ceramic-fuel-cells-limited.html CONSUMING POWER MORE EFFICIENTLY REDUCES CARBON EMISSIONS CERAMIC FUEL CELLS LTD ( ASX:CFU ) has focused on getting cash flow positive as soon as possible. It has a single technology, aiming at key markets as necessary and appropriate given current resources and funds invested. The company has many opportunities to generate value, either in-house or with new development partners. Ceramic Fuel is expanding more quickly in existing markets, e.g. USA and is developing products for new markets, including China, India, Brazil. In addition to developing products for new fuels, such as LPG, bio gas, it creates new applications, such as off-grid power, electric vehicle charging stations, on-site generation plus battery storage and larger power output units. There is a large global market for the company's world clean energy technology. Its aim is to minimise reliance on one single market by driving higher volumes and aggregating demand. The company then wants to leverage the end-to-end experience across the value chain, from raw materials (ceramic powder) to key components (fuel cell modules) to finished products (Blue Gen). Directors say they will achieve this by working with a diverse range of customers from utilities, appliance manufacturers, and distribution partners world-wide. Ceramic Fuel Cells has concentrated on small generators that use fuel cell technology to convert natural gas into electricity and heat for homes and other buildings. It reports strong revenue growth with revenue for FY12 expected to be about $6.5 million, an increase of around 75 per cent on FY11. Its order book doubled over FY11. Ceramic Fuel has received orders for 639 products (375 BlueGens plus 264 integrated mCHP units), a 108 per cent increase from the order book as at 30 June 2011. During the June quarter the company booked to revenue sales of 76 units, bringing the total sales for FY12 to 169 units. In total, 213 products are installed at customer sites, across nine countries. The company believes the sales outlook for the coming financial year is strong, particularly in Germany. Revenue has grown strongly but needs to increase faster to fund operating costs. Ceramic Fuel Cells is taking several measures to address this, including more aggressive sales pricing, reducing operating costs and pursuing several options to raise additional working capital. SHARE PRICE MOVEMENTS Shares of Ceramic Fuel Cells dipped 0.07c to 6.94c. Rolling high for the year is 18.8c and low 9.5c. The company has 1.3 billion shares on issue with a market cap of $94.2 million. The company's products have been proven in real world operation, with its products having achieved a combined one million hours of operation. Independent studies by customers have confirmed the products operate reliably with very high electrical efficiency and can be modulated up and down, making them ideal for use in t
Thank you for the link. Very interesting. I think I will stick with this share.Different technology and greater possibilities.
Fuel cell technology manufacturer Ceramic Fuel Cells has delivered strong revenue growth of around 75% higher than the previous year at £4.3m after order books doubled to 639 products. The firm believes the sales outlook for the coming financial year is strong, particularly in Germany. To ensure income grows, the company has employed more aggressive sales pricing, reduced operating costs and is pursuing several options to raise additional working capital. A large furnace will shortly be brought into production in Germany which will increase capacity to 1,500 BlueGen units each year
http://www.iii.co.uk/investment/detail?code=cotn:CFU.L&display=discussion You might find some usefull info!!
an Interesting article on Energetix and their free replacement boiler offer. The boiler is fed by gas and produces hot water and electricity. The generation of the electricity complies for FITsubsidies. The cost of the manufactured boiler unit is aprox. £2,500, plus installation costs. I am a holder of CFU and wonder if this deal will affect the potential sale of Blue Gen systems costing £25,000, plus. Any info / advice appreciated