Mr. Rob Campbell reports

BALLARD DELIVERS FUEL CELL ENGINE TO ABB; BEING DISPLAYED AT ROYAL CARIBBEAN EVENT IN NYC

A 100-kilowatt FCveloCity fuel-cell engine that Ballard Power Systems Inc. sold and delivered to ABB Marine & Ports Finland is on display and also being utilized for on-site power at a Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. event being held today and tomorrow at the Duggal Greenhouse in Brooklyn, N.Y.

The Royal Caribbean event involves the demonstration of leading-edge technologies currently being used by that company. These technologies include robotics, computer technology and energy-efficiency technology.

Many port cities around the globe are seeking ways to reduce marine vessel emissions and fuel cells provide an attractive option for this need by delivering zero-emission energy. Following the event in Brooklyn, N.Y., ABB Marine intends to install and test the Ballard FCveloCity fuel-cell engine and related hydrogen storage system aboard a ship. The initial focus will be to deliver energy for hotel loads needed during port operations, with longer-term plans focusing on evaluating the use of fuel cells for propulsion systems.

Rob Campbell, Ballard's chief commercial officer, said: "We are very pleased that Ballard fuel-cell technology has been chosen by ABB for this project. ABB is a market leader in marine solutions and the marine market is a new and exciting opportunity for Ballard in the expanding use of our fuel cells for heavy-duty power applications."

Ballard is working on a number of market initiatives to provide zero-emission modular megawatt scalable fuel cell solutions for the marine market.

To the shipping industry, ABB Marine & Ports offers an extensive portfolio of integrated marine systems and solutions that improve flexibility, reliability and energy efficiency of vessels.

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Ballard Power Systems provides clean energy products that reduce customer costs and risks, and helps customers solve difficult technical and business challenges in their fuel cell programs.

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