Mohegan Sun Now Using Advanced Fuel Cell Technology for Backup Power
Connecticut Clean Energy Fund Financed Distributed Energy's Proton Subsidiary to Upgrade System
UNCASVILLE, Conn., May 15, 2006 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- The Mohegan Sun casino and entertainment complex announced it is now using an advanced system based on fuel cell technology to provide backup power for the Mohegan Energy, Environment, Economics, and Education Center.
The system, designed and developed by the hydrogen technology group of Proton Energy Systems, a subsidiary of Wallingford, CT-based Distributed Energy Systems Corp. (Nasdaq: DESC), was made possible by a grant from the Connecticut Clean Energy Fund. It supports Mohegan Sun's vision of an environmentally friendly future, and its location at the educational center will help enhance public awareness of fuel cells and the use of hydrogen as a fuel. Distributed Energy is a leader in hydrogen-related technologies and provides electricity-oriented energy services for industrial, commercial and government organizations.
"The Mohegan Tribe has long been proud of our commitment to the environment," said Bruce "Two Dogs" Bozsum, Chairman of the Mohegan Tribal Council. "From our Sachem Uncas to today we continue to look for ways to work harmoniously in our surroundings."
The system is based on Proton's UNIGEN(R) Regenerative Fuel Cell System and includes a high pressure (over 1,000 psi), high-output hydrogen generator. This newly enhanced system can run for a total of 25 hours on the combination of the Unigen system and storage tanks. Additionally, hydrogen stored on-site provides an opportunity in the future for using the hydrogen in other applications on-site, such as powering vehicles.
"Progressive organizations, such as Mohegan Sun, are pointing the way toward a more economical, more secure and more environmentally sound approach to addressing energy needs on a local and national level," said Rob Friedland, senior vice president and head of the Hydrogen Technology Group. "Our organization and the Connecticut Clean Energy Fund are grateful to the leadership of Mohegan Sun for embracing the future with a real commitment to the progress this project represents."
"The installation at Mohegan Sun is another example of the increasing recognition that fuel cell technology can meet a broader variety of today's power requirements", said Keith Frame, associate director, new technologies and project management for the Connecticut Clean Energy Fund. "Our Operational Demonstration program is available to assist companies with utilizing technologies that will show there is a path to a sustainable clean energy future."
Proton Energy System's Hydrogen Technology Group, part of Distributed Energy Systems Corp., developed its UNIGEN(R) Regenerative Fuel Cell System to meet the backup power needs for the demanding telecommunications and utilities markets. The UNIGEN System delivers a high energy density solution with low maintenance and minimal environmental impact. Please contact the Backup Power Team at 203.678.2351 and online at www.protonenergy.com/company/hyd-tech.html to learn more.
The Connecticut Clean Energy Fund (CCEF) was created by the Connecticut General Assembly and is administered and managed by Connecticut Innovations, a quasi-public state organization. CCEF's main goals are to create clean energy supply for Connecticut; develop clean energy technologies; and to educate residents about clean energy's importance for the state's energy future. CCEF's funding comes from a surcharge on electric ratepayers' utility bills. More information at www.ctcleanenergy.com .
Mohegan Tribe of Indians of Connecticut is a federally recognized Indian Tribe with an approximately 505 acre reservation located in Southeastern Connecticut.
SOURCE Distributed Energy Systems Corp.
Maria Zoeller, +1-203-678-2351, Proton Energy Systems, mzoeller@protonenergy.com
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