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Ammonia Based Power Generator for Rural Base Stations
A British company that is developing an ammonia based electricity generator that could be used to power mobile phone base stations says that it has secured £100,000 in funding from a regional development agency.
The company's multi-stage 'ammonia cracker' is used to convert ammonia to hydrogen fuel for Diverse Energy's PowerCube - a complete integrated turn-key power system in a secure 8-foot steel cube. Ammonia is the second most widely used chemical in the world and readily available in many markets. In comparison with diesel generators currently used for powering mobile phone towers in developing countries, the PowerCube offers zero local emissions of greenhouse gases and particulates combined with lower overall life-cycle and maintenance costs. From source-to-sink the PowerCube should reduce greenhouse emissions by over 80% and offers a fast return on investment of under two years.
The Centre for Process Innovation, based in North East England, will work with Diverse Energy in the development and testing of the new technology.
The Enterprise Europe Network for North East England, which helps regional businesses to benefit from the opportunities offered by Europe, assisted Diverse Energy in preparing their proposal to help secure the finance they required.
Dr. Graham Bulman, Project Manager at the Enterprise Europe Network, commented "A key objective of the Network is to work closely with businesses to find new technology partners and access finance for new product development with emphasis on Europe's agenda for small businesses, sustainability and innovation. We are delighted to have been of assistance to Diverse Energy. "
Posted to the site on 22nd July 2009
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