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The Fuel Cell Challenge 2010 A Clean Tech Competition Hydrogen Conference & Expo 2010 Long Beach 05/04/2010
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Greater Columbia Fuel Cell ChallengeClean technology is revolutionizing the global energy economy. In an effort to accelerate the commercialization of clean technologies in South Carolina, the USC-Columbia Fuel Cell Collaborative is re-launching the Fuel Cell Challenge. The Challenge is an innovative-based competition focused on identifying and commercializing novel hydrogen, fuel cell, and clean technologies in the industry.Teams from around the country are invited to compete by submitting innovative technologies and business plans for developing the next generation of products focused on hydrogen and fuel cell technology and its components. Awards will be granted for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place submissions. Winning proposals will receive the following cash prizes as well as support resources.1st Place: $100,0002nd Place: $50,000 3rd Place: $25,000Download an application today! www.fuelcellcollaborative.com
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The Fuel Cell Challenge 2010 A Clean Tech Competition
Hydrogen Conference & Expo 2010Long Beach05/04/2010
The Clean Energy Revolution: Clean Technology in the New Energy Era
Clean Tech Investment
Historical Clean Technology VC Investment By YearNorth America, Europe & Israel, China, India
2001 $506,780,774 2002 $883,269,409 2003 $1,258,565,762 2004 $1,398,256,823 2005 $2,077,524,074 2006 $4,520,208,949 2007 $6,087,179,844 2008 $8,414,259,610
Source: Cleantech Group (cleantech.com)
• Market Opportunity: Global demand for clean tech (including fuel cells) projected at $2.6 trillion in 2021.
• Creation of High-Paying Jobs: New energy will yield high-paying, high-quality jobs and a next generation skills portfolio.
• Dividends for Regions that Move First: Young market that will have high demand and high returns for the next 50 years
• Leading the Innovation Economy: Those that take lead of core research will likely control industry value chain in future.
So, where is South Carolina?
The Clean Energy Revolution: Clean Technology in the New Energy Era
Clean Energy Companies:• 884 companies; 11,255 jobs• 36.2% growth rate
Wind Energy: Emerging Giant• GE Wind Turbine Facility ($__ ) – Greenville, SC• DOE Advanced Wind Turbine Testing Facility ($98M) – North
Charleston, SC
Nuclear Energy: The New Clean Energy Capital?• 7 Light Water Pressurized Reactors (PWRs)• 51% of energy generation in the state• 1 of 2 sites for low level nuclear waste disposal in U.S.• $40 billion in new nuclear facilities by 2020• Savannah River National Lab
The Clean Energy Revolution: South Carolina
Biomass: • New DOE Biomass Energy Facility ($795M) – Aiken, SC• (4) Santee Cooper Landfill Gas Power Generating Stations• Rollcast Woody biomass project – Columbia, SC
Hydrogen & Fuel Cells: Top Tier Destination• Ranked “Top Five” Fuel Cell State – Fuel Cells 2000• USC-Columbia Fuel Cell Collaborative• Columbia Fuel Cell District• USC Future Fuels™ Program• USC Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Center of Excellence• NSF Center for Fuel Cells• The Center for Hydrogen Research• Savannah River National Labs
The Clean Energy Revolution: South Carolina (cont.)
South Carolina’s Next Energy Vision:Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Economic Strategy
First 5 Years Second 5 Years 10-20 Years
Build the Innovation Pipelineto Fuel the SCEconomy
Impact: Research jobs from expanding university, lab operations & corporate R&D partners
Accelerate Growth by Harnessing Innovation& Scaling-Up Commercialization
Impact: First start-ups, expansion of corporate operations, and attraction of energy system production.
Realize Hydrogen &Fuel Cell Clusters Via Vital Centers ofFormation, Expansion & Attraction
Impact: Maturation of regional production centers with distinctive hydrogen & fuel cell supply chains.
Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Milestones:A Knowledge-based “Engine” in SC
Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Milestones:From Innovation to Commercialization
Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Milestones:Innovation Through Collaboration
Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Milestones:Discovery, Development, and Deployment Projects
•Benedict College Backup Fuel Cell Project
•Citizens School for H2 & FC Technology
•SCETV Fuel Cell Cameras
•USC Fuel Cell Powered Segway Project
•Boroscience Commercial Pilot Production
•MTC Fuel Cell Training Facility & Program
•Trulite KH4 Beta Test Bed Project
•City of Columbia-Dantherm Telecom Backup Power Project
•LiftOne-Hydrogenics Fork Lift Demo Project
•USC-DOE-NASA Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Demo
•USC Fuel Cell Scoreboard Power Project
•Trulite Pilot Manufacturing Facility Project
•Fort Jackson-DOE Stationary Fuel Cell Power Project
•USC Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Project
•FTA Hybrid Fuel Cell Bus Project
•Columbia Hydrogen Fueling Station
What’s Next?
The Fuel Cell Challenge 2010: The Next Evolution in Fuel Cell Commercialization
Launching: May 6th, 2010
“A program to accelerate the commercialization of clean technologies in South Carolina”
The Fuel Cell Challenge: What is It?
The Fuel Cell Challenge How It Works
The Fuel Cell Challenge: Who Can Submit?
• Student research or business teams
• Existing companies
• New start ups
• Post docs
• Graduate students
• Researchers
• Technologists
The Fuel Cell Challenge: Awards Package
Cash Prizes1st Place: $100,000 (one award)2nd Place: $50,000 (multiple awards)3rd Place: $25,000 (multiple awards)
Support Services- Consideration for acceptance into the SC Launch Program- Start-up support from the SC Launch Resource Network - Business planning support from the USC-Columbia Fuel Cell Collaborative - Facilities relocation support to the USC-Columbia Technology Incubator, MTC Business
Accelerator, the USC-SCRA Innovation Center, or Innovista IdeaLab - Marketing and communications support in the form of a press release, regional/national
recognition, and promotional support for one year - Access to world class research support at the University of South Carolina
The Fuel Cell Challenge: Review Criteria
Viability – Commercial Application
Desirability – Does it address a need
Innovative Technology – Novel or Breakthrough
Competitive Advantage – Disruptive
Economic Impact – Job Creation
Leadership Team – Management
*Note: Winners must be willing to start or relocate to the Columbia, SC region
The Fuel Cell Challenge: World Class Review Committee
Bob Rose – U.S. Fuel Cell Council
Dr. Scott Greenway – Greenway Energy
Russ Keller – Advanced Technology Institute
Ron Seftick – Trulite
Dr. John Van Zee – NSF Center for Fuel Cells
Dr. Hector Mercado – Savannah River National Lab
Dr. Shannon Baxter Clemmons – SC H2 & FC Alliance
Don Rohr – Plug Power
Stewart McKenzie – SC Launch
The Fuel Cell Challenge:
Timeline (All dates are in 2010):May 1 Fuel Cell Challenge Competition Officially Opens
May 4 Launch at NHA Hydrogen Conference & Expo 2010
July 16 Round I Submissions deadline closes
August 6 Round I Submissions reviewed and approved/denied for round II
September 1 Deadline for Round II submissions closes
September 17 Submission review period ends
September 24 Recommendations for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finalists made
October 4 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finalists are notified
October 18 Award winners announced at Fuel Cell Seminar and Expo 2010
Gregory G. HiltonUSC-Columbia Fuel Cell Collaborative
www.fuelcellcollaborative.com
www.fuelcellchallenge.com
