Infinity Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Secures Contract for Space-Capable Fuel Cell-Electrolyzer System
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- Infinity Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Inc. based in Windsor has been awarded a contract for the initial design of a combined fuel cell-electrolyzer system for space use with a commercial space company.
- The company's technologies, which involve fuel cells and electrolyzers, are deemed crucial for future crewed habitats and transportation systems according to CEO William F. Smith.
- Infinity is collaborating with NASA and partners to develop hydrogen-oxygen electrochemical systems for space missions, potentially leading to the creation of complete prototype and flight systems.
- Additionally, the company, established in 2002, specializes in designing air-independent, zero-gravity electrochemical systems for applications in space and underwater environments, and is seeking funds for commercialization through crowdfunding.
Windsor-based company, Infinity Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Inc., has recently secured a contract for the initial design of a space-capable combined fuel cell-electrolyzer system. The unnamed commercial space company is set to benefit from this technology which involves the conversion of chemical energy into electricity and heat by fuel cells, and vice versa by electrolyzers. Infinity is also engaged in collaborations with NASA and other partners to develop advanced hydrogen-oxygen electrochemical systems for use in space missions. The successful design phase could pave the way for the delivery of complete prototype systems and eventual flight systems. CEO William F. Smith expressed the importance of these technologies for the strategic interests of the United States in supporting future crewed habitats and transportation systems. Established in 2002, Infinity specializes in creating air-independent, zero-gravity electrochemical systems for both space and underwater applications. The company is currently in the process of raising capital through online crowdfunding to bring its product line to the commercial market.
Topics
Electrolyzer
Energy Conversion
Space Technology
Product Development
NASA Collaboration
Commercial Contracts
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