Distributed Energy Systems Commissions 1st Hydrogen Vehicle Fueling System in NYC Area

Advanced Electrolysis Technology Helps to Demonstrate Hydrogen Vehicle Fueling Infrastructure At Filling Station in Suburban Westchester


WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Nov. 13, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Distributed Energy Systems Corp. (Nasdaq:DESC), which creates and delivers products and solutions for the decentralized energy marketplace, announced today the successful installation and commissioning of its first hydrogen vehicle fueling system in the New York City metropolitan area.

Located in the City of White Plains, approximately 25 miles north of Manhattan in Westchester County, the development of this advanced hydrogen system was conducted jointly with Air Products (NYSE:APD) and Shell Hydrogen LLC, part of Royal Dutch Shell plc (NYSE:RDS-A) (NYSE:RDS-B). The system is an important part of the program being supported by the City of White Plains to further demonstrate the utility of hydrogen infrastructure for fuel cell vehicles.

Known as the FuelGen(r) hydrogen fueling system, it is based on proton exchange membrane electrolysis technology, which converts electrical energy and water into hydrogen fuel, enabling it to be safely stored on-site for use in clean and efficient hydrogen-fueled automobiles. Combustion in the car's engine combines the hydrogen with oxygen to produce power, and the exhaust is non-polluting water vapor.

The installation of the FuelGen system represents another opportunity for Distributed Energy Systems to showcase the performance of its hydrogen generation capabilities in a climate with a wide range of temperatures. By collecting data from the hydrogen fueling system, Shell Hydrogen, Air Products and Distributed Energy Systems will be able to compare the White Plains installation's performance against other Distributed Energy Systems installations already in operation in other regions in the United States and around the world.

As Shell's prime contractor, Distributed Energy Systems spearheaded project design, equipment procurement, site preparation, and installation and commissioning. Air Products was a major subcontractor on the project supplying the compression, storage and dispensing equipment.

"Strong collaboration and being a good partner is important when undertaking projects involving the deployment of advanced, environmentally friendly technologies that touch the public. Working with organizations such as Shell Hydrogen and Air Products to showcase our hydrogen fueling technology is the right kind of collaboration," said Robert Friedland, Distributed Energy Systems' senior vice president of hydrogen generation. "The station clearly shows the commercial capabilities of our technology and the viability of it becoming a successful response to the growing demand for hydrogen fueling infrastructure across many different types of hydrogen fueling markets."

About Distributed Energy Systems

Distributed Energy Systems Corp. designs, develops, and manufactures proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrochemical products that meet a variety of market needs for hydrogen generation and advanced energy storage applications. Distributed Energy Systems' HOGEN(r) hydrogen generators produce hydrogen from electricity and water in a clean and efficient process using its proprietary PEM technology. Markets served by this technology include industrial hydrogen, vehicle fueling, backup power, military and aerospace, and renewable energy storage. For more information, visit http://www.distributed-energy.com.

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