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Proton Power Systems plc

("Proton" or the "Company")

Order for fuel cell emergency power supply systemsin outdoor cabinets

Proton Power Systems plc (AIM: PPS), a Clean Tech total power solution provider, uniquely the designer, developer and producer of fuel cells and fuel cell electric hybrid systems, is pleased to announce, that it has received from a blue chip German customer a significant order for Fuel Cell Emergency Power Units. The total order value is €1.8 million for a number of systems which are all expected to be delivered and installed during 2016. Further orders from this customer for similar applications are expected in 2017 and the following years.

The power range of the units to be delivered to this customer varies from 6 to 8kVA and the units will be contained in outdoor cabinets including hydrogen storage, fuel cells, UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) and auxiliary components. These units provide a complete solution based on hydrogen fuel cell technology for long backup time, supplying clean energy for critical loads.

Faiz Francoise Nahab Ph.D., CEO of Proton, said: "This is a key milestone that will provide year on year revenue streams as commercialization of our core technology is now realized. Our continued investment in our manufacturing capability is now bearing fruits. This is a very important showcase of the company's products as multiple installations with integrated solutions are deployed with this blue chip customer. This order demonstrates our expertise in providing complete solutions with a fuel cell as part of a UPS system with a very long backup time. The combination of fuel cell and UPS technology allows us to design complete solutions also for customers with high power rating requirements. We are confident that our business will see an increase in demand for hydrogen based applications in 2016 and beyond ".

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About Proton Motor

Proton Motor is an expert in industrial fuel cells, fuel cell and hybrid systems with more than 21 years of experience in this sector. Based in Puchheim near Munich, Proton Motor offers complete fuel cell and hybrid systems from a single source - from the development and production through the implementation of customized solutions. The focus of Proton Motor is on mobile, marine and stationary solutions and applications. The product portfolio consists of base-fuel cell systems, standard complete systems, as well as customized systems.

Proton Motor acquired and integrated SPower GmbH in 2013. Established in 2007, SPower serves IT, Telecoms, public infrastructure and healthcare customers in Germany, Europe and Middle East with power supply solutions for DC and AC power demand. In addition to power supply, SPower also offers solutions for Solar Systems as well as a new product line for Solar Energy Storage. With the SPower expertise, Proton Motor can offer complete power supply solutions with fuel cell and all electrical components.

Proton Motor Fuel Cells GmbH is wholly owned subsidiary of Proton Power Systems plc. The Company has been listed on the London Stock Exchange since October 2006 (code: PPS).