The power generation system will be arranged for demonstrations by running on converted waste gases processed by the Startech Plasma Converter.

On March 19, 2008, Hydrogen Engine Center (HEC) and Startech announced that they would commence joint efforts to develop commercial projects that combine HEC's hydrogen-fueled power generation systems with Startech's proprietary Plasma Converter technology for waste destruction, processing and remediation.

The goal is to have HEC's power generation systems provide clean power using the hydrogen-based byproduct fuel produced by Startech's Plasma Converter.

During the week of September 1, 2008, HEC commissioned its Oxx Power power generation system at Startech's demonstration facilities in Connecticut. The demonstration facilities will allow for observations of how the entire Startech-HEC system works to produce clean power.

According to Startech executives, the HEC system is going to be a required component of their entire package to be offered to customers. End users will be able to determine the purpose of the power generation system, whether it will be used to create a closed-loop cycle where the unit provides power to the Startech system or provide power for external uses.

Power levels to be produced by the power generation system will be based upon multiple factors including the size of Startech's Plasma Converter and the amount of hydrogen-based fuel produced by the waste remediation process. HEC believes it can achieve power levels ranging from 5kW to 1MW dependent on the size of the unit and fuel type being used.

Ted Hollinger, President and CEO of Hydrogen Engine Center, said, "Hydrogen Engine Center continues to move toward its goal of leading the way toward a carbon-free economy. We're excited for the potential which this strategic alliance brings to HEC, Startech, and frankly anyone with the desire to effectively remediate waste, while producing electrical power and reducing energy costs. Our work with Startech continues to open up markets for our combined products in a package that adds tremendous value to the end user."

Joseph F. Longo, Startech's president, said, "The compelling interest in the use of hydrogen for vehicles and stationary carbonless power has been one of the reasons for this alliance with HEC. We think it is important to appreciate the fact that the HEC engine-generator is not a fuel cell; it is a robust internal-combustion reciprocal-engine, much like the well-proven one in your vehicle. A pound of hydrogen contains more than twice as much energy as a pound of jet fuel. Hydrogen produced by Startech's Plasma Converters can be used in HEC's engines to produce absolutely pristine carbonless power."

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