Ballard Power Systems Inc. (BLDP,BLD.TO) announced that it signed a three-year supply agreement with IdaTech LLC. As part of the deal, Ballard will provide a fuel cell product for integration into IdaTech's ElectraGen system.
Ballard Power expects the deal to create 3kW and 5kW methanol-fuelled backup power solutions offering days of extended runtime capability, suitable for a broad range of sites within the wireless telecom industry.
Following validation of product performance, Ballard's fuel cell product will be integrated into the 3kW and 5kW ElectraGen units, with commercial release scheduled for 2009.
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