CanDan2 - phase 1. R&D 2nd generation fuel cell systems and large scale demonstration in backup power and materials handling applications in Canada and Denmark

This project is covering phase 1 of the CanDan2 project and a continuation of the ongoing EFP supported project CanDan1 (ENS 33032-0208) with focus on product developing. The main objectives of the CanDan2 project are to: - Conduct R&D on 2nd generation fuel cell systems for backup power and materials handling and supporting hydrogen dispensers and infrastructure, based on learned experiences from 1st generation R&D and pilot testing in CanDan1. - Conduct large scale demonstration in Canada and Denmark in early 2009 of the developed fuel cell system bringing 500 kW backup power and 60 units of forklift materials handling vehicles in operation at end-user sites in the two countries. - Eliminate barriers for large scale deployment by 2010 through systematic handling of non-recurring and costly activities such as certification and approval issues for both fuel cell systems and supporting hydrogen infrastructure. - Secure continuation of CanDan collaboration onwards a CanDan3 large scale deployment in 2010 by securing continous cross-border bilateral collaboration between the fuel cell sector in both Denmark and Canada and securing set-up of necessary supporting market frame conditions for a commercial introduction in the two countries. CanDan2 activities are to be equally co-financed by private and local/national public funding in both countries