ITM signs deal linked to floating office

SHEFFIELD-based ITM Power, the energy storage and clean fuel company, has signed a major deal with a Dutch company in connection with a "green" office scheme.
By The Newsroom
Published 9th Mar 2010, 09:00 BST

ITM has sealed a contract with Ballast Nedam Sustainability for the provision of hydrogen energy systems for the Autarc floating office.

ITM will contribute its design and technology skills to the Autarc project to produce a self-contained clean energy system.

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Dr Graham Cooley, the chief executive of ITM Power; said: "The agreement with Ballast Nedam Sustainability Services provides ITM with an excellent opportunity to showcase its energy storage and clean fuel technology in an off-grid situation.

"The Autarc will be sited at various locations around the world to demonstrate the virtues of a green office or green home environment based on hydrogen technology. ITM Power and Ballast Nedam will in addition be addressing the application of zero-carbon sustainable domestic buildings within the Benelux group of countries."

Ron Von Wilk, Director of Ballast Nedam Sustainability Services, said: "We are very pleased to be working with ITM Power and their unique energy storage, clean fuel technology that enables renewable sources of energy, such as solar or wind, to be used for power, heating or cooking using green hydrogen, whenever needed."

The Autarc is a houseboat and floating office that is "self-sustaining" in its water and electrical supply.

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