Press Release

Thursday, 10. May 2012
  • EFOY COMFORT wins third place in the power generator category in “promobil“ magazine’s „Best Brands“ reader survey
  • Fifth time in a row among Top 3 brands
  • Award reflects high customer satisfaction and brand awareness

Monday, 23. April 2012
  • Both companies’ combined expertise creates efficient autonomous power suppy solutions
  • Power range 25 W to 500 W
  • EFOY ProCabinet, first cooperation result, on show at Hanover Fair

Wednesday, 11. April 2012
  • SFC Energy, Ensol Systems and Enerfirm Technologies sign agreement of commercialization of fuel cell technology in the polar region
  • Enerfirm transfers know-how and intellectual property for using high efficient methanol fuel cell technology in very cold temperature regions to SFC Energy AG
  • SFC Energy and Ensol Systems continue and grow the projects in the western Canadian market started by Enerfirm
  • Ensol Systems and SFC Energy sign supply agreement for 2012 oil & gas projects

Tuesday, 20. December 2011
•    EFOY COMFORT honored for excellent design
•    Winner in the Leisure/Lifestyle category

Tuesday, 27. September 2011
    • Award honours outstanding developments in the field of fuel cell technology
    • EFOY COMFORT wins award for an even more powerful, even quieter and more user-friendly mode of operation



Friday, 9. September 2011
•    SFC Energy AG startet mit Direktvertrieb im italienischen Markt
•    Optimierter Kundenservice als Ausdruck einer engeren Bindung zu den italienischen Kunden
•    Rücknahmenangebot der alten Brennstoffzellengeneration SFC A50


Thursday, 25. August 2011
•    EFOY COMFORT enjoys very good market launch
•    Customers appreciate additional convenience and extremely quiet operation
•    New: pan-European network of authorised EFOY dealers
•    EFOY COMFORT integrated in CIVD “Green Caravaning” motor home


Friday, 19. August 2011
•    SFC leisure website is from now on available in Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Finnish and Dutch
•    New language versions a sign of an increasing customer orientation in important key markets
•    Extensive information and ideal service for the fuel cell series in the consumer market

Monday, 6. June 2011
• EFOY Pro selected for its reliability, convenience and sustainability, especially in harsh Canadian weather and winter scenarios
• Growing acceptance in demanding oil & gas applications

Wednesday, 25. May 2011
•    EFOY COMFORT now available in three performance classes replaces the previous EFOY fuel cell series for the leisure market
•    The new units impress by a functional, new design and are even more efficient and quieter
•    Customers benefit from a performance increase of up to 15 percent


Wednesday, 4. May 2011
•  EFOY ranked second in the category power supply of the “best brands” readers’ survey by the magazine promobil; for the fourth year in a row it is placed among the best three brands.
•  These distinctions confirm the brand’s continually high acceptance in the mobile home market.

Thursday, 20. January 2011
•    Quality “Made in Germany”: Successful EFOY fuel cell generators now also available in Canada
•    Canadian recreation vehicle owners now benefit from quiet, light-weight and emission-free energy supply with EFOY fuel cell generators
•    Partnership with RV Care to pave the way for a successful market launch in Canada by means of a nation-wide distribution network


Tuesday, 18. January 2011
•  Pierre Rousseau and Dr Peter Podesser hand over the 20,000th EFOY fuel cell to a customer of the French motorhome manufacturer Rapido at the CMT exhibition
•  Successful partnership with Rapido demonstrates the attractiveness of the EFOY fuel cells in the challenging travel industry

Friday, 14. January 2011
•    SFC presents a new, free EFOY app for iPhone and iPad
•    Consumers can now profit from the new "introduce a friend" scheme for EFOY customers to thank them for their many years

Thursday, 2. December 2010
•    French sailing professional and transatlantic regatta winner in Division Class 40 relies on reliable, lightweight and silent on-board power supply with EFOY fuel cell
•    Thomas Ruyant, "Destination Dunkerque": "EFOY provided crucial performance benefits during the regatta"

Wednesday, 17. November 2010
•    Ridas Yacht & Composites: First yacht manufacturer worldwide to integrate EFOY fuel cells as standard equipment in all models
•    Estonian yacht manufacturer delivers always available, silent and lightweight fuel cells ex works for power generation on board its yachts
•    Standard Integration at factory is further evidence that the EFOY fuel cell is becoming the preferred green energy source in sailboats and yachts

Tuesday, 16. November 2010

• Holland Private Equity acquires 25.01% equity stake from Pricap Venture Partners AG as well as from Dr Manfred Stefener
• CEO Dr Peter Podesser - with HPE's support - will further drive industrialization of the business model and implementation of a growth strategy
• Dr Jens Müller is to join SFC's Supervisory Board - Verena Graf to assume new role as Vice President & CTO


Monday, 25. October 2010
•    MaxaVision Technologies offers SFC fuel cell systems on GSA Schedules
•    Simplification of SFC fuel cell system and solution procurement for government agencies in defense and security markets in the U.S.
•    SFC fuel cell products offer reliable, non-detectable, lightweight mobile energy supply for defense and security applications

Thursday, 14. October 2010
•    JENNY ND Terra: Portable plug & play system solution based on the commercially-successful JENNY product family by SFC
•    Energy solution serves as a stand-alone, non-detectable, long-term energy supply for security and defense applications
•    Compact system reliably provides  power for undercover monitoring, portable reconnaissance applications, and for the most sophisticated applications

Thursday, 30. September 2010
  • German army introduces portable JENNY fuel cells in a new energy network for soldiers
  • Flexible all-in-one solution energy includes portable JENNY fuel cell, SFC Power Manager, solar panel, hybrid battery and extensive accessories 
  • Solution reduces weight, increases mobility and improves endurance of soldiers in action

Monday, 27. September 2010
  • Partnership certifies Toughbook products by Panasonic for operation     with SFC fuel cells
  • „SFC Energy Approved“ certification by SFC standardizes green fuel cell technology for defense applications

Thursday, 23. September 2010
•    French motorhome manufacturer Notin: Models “Privilège and Prestige” are „EFOY ready“ as of now
•    Preinstalled electrical wiring enables easy and comfortable installation of EFOY fuel cells 
•    Fuel cells are available as an optional accessory and deliver reliable, weather-independent and emission-free on-board power

Thursday, 23. September 2010
•    EFOY fuel cells are equipped as standard in the new Rapido Series 10
•    From now on, all three models of this top series will be available direct from the factory with a quiet, weather-independent and environmentally-friendly on-board power supply available as standard
•    The equipping of the new top models with EFOY fuel cells as standard is a further milestone in the long and successful collaboration between Rapido and EFOY

Tuesday, 21. September 2010
•    SFC and Sortimo announce collaboration at the 63rd IAA for commercial vehicles in Hanover
•    Development of a stand-alone, modular, mobile energy supply for  special-purpose vehicles
•    Plug & Play system solution based on Sortimo's established L-BOXX standard for special-purpose vehicles and commercially-successful SFC fuel cell technology

Friday, 27. August 2010
•    Motorhome manufacturer Knaus Tabbert and fuel cell manufacturer SFC Energy announce sales partnership
•    With the integration of EFOY fuel cells in all models starting from Caravan Salon Knaus Tabbert takes a further trend-setting step forward with its “green caravaning“ concept
•    EFOY fuel cell provides reliable, weather-independent and emission-free on-board power

Friday, 23. July 2010
•    Ten years of environmentally-friendly energy: SFC celebrates company anniversary
•    EFOY anniversary promotion: From August 28 to October 15, 2010, SFC is offering a five-year warranty on all new EFOY products for the leisure market at no additional charge
•    Five-year warranty certificate can be purchased for €299 after the promotion has expired

Thursday, 22. July 2010

•    SFC Smart Fuel Cell AG is changing its company name to SFC Energy AG with immediate effect
•    Change of company name reflects positioning as provider of complete systems for off-grid energy supply

Friday, 2. July 2010
 •    Buerstner and EFOY support French motor home retailer ETS Jacqueline SAS (Calvados) and team (Dominique and Anne-Marie Ribaut) in transcontinental motor home race
•    Buerstner Solano and EFOY fuel cell ensure maximum comfort and independence on the trip

Tuesday, 29. June 2010

•    Arcona Yachts, one of the leading yacht manufacturers in Europe, has selected EFOY as on board power source-of-choice
•    EFOY fuel cell is the always available, lightweight and silent alternative energy source for yachts

Thursday, 24. June 2010
•    SFC delivers autonomous power generating systems for Bundeswehr operations abroad
•    Energy solution is based on the successful, multiply decorated portable JENNY fuel cell by SFC which creates a highly efficient energy network in combination with the SFC Power Manager
•    Solution enables longer mission duration and therefore increases soldier's safety in the field

Friday, 21. May 2010
•    Fraunhofer, mobiletec, SFC Energy and the “Satellite Navigation Berchtesgadener Land” Initiative at Interschutz in Leipzig, Germany
•    Presentation of the Command Center of the Future

Wednesday, 12. May 2010
•    Thermoprodukter introduces EFOY fuel cell range made by SFC to Swedish yacht and boat owners
•    Distribution to leading marine suppliers across Sweden
•    EFOY 2200 fuel cell among finalists of the New Marine Product Award (Årets Nyhet 2010) at Stockholm International Boat Show 2010

Friday, 7. May 2010
•    EFOY is in second place at the “best brand” reader’s choice award of „promobil“ magazine in the category “autonomous power generation” and among top 3 brands third time in a row
•    Award confirms high acceptance of the brand in the motor home market

Thursday, 29. April 2010
•    EFOY Pro fuel cells as on-board APU in official vehicles of German Federal Office for Goods Transport successfully in use for several months
•    Sustainable power supply with fuel cell secures significant logistic and  and cost benefits for the German Federal Office for Goods Transport
•    At the moment almost 400 vehicles with fuel cells on Germany’s roads

Tuesday, 20. April 2010
•    100 % reliable off-grid power with EFOY Pro fuel cells by SFC
•    Convenient all-in-one power solutions away from the grid in a selection of power ranges now also available for standard cabinet installation
•    Use it just like a socket: simple installation, convenient operation, maintenance-free

Monday, 19. April 2010
•    On-board generation of power and heat makes electric vehicles fit for everyday use - even in winter
•    Increased range and fully automatic off-grid recharging upon demand improve customer acceptance
•    SFC presents concept together with the renowned automotive engineering partner ESG Elektroniksystem- und Logistik-GmbH

Wednesday, 31. March 2010

 

•    Combination of two innovative companies creates reliable and environmentally friendly power solution for remote oil and gas production sites
•    Replacing pneumatic pumps, the intelligent “Power Pod System” can be retrofitted into existing systems on well-sites, lowering operating cost as well as CO2 emissions by 170 tonnes per year per pump
•    Innovative solution powered by EFOY Pro fuel cell receives funding award of $50.000 by the government of Alberta

Monday, 22. March 2010
•    SFC Energy enhances industrial fuel cell product portfolio with EFOY Pro 2200 XT
•    EFOY Pro 2200 XT offers 50 percent more guaranteed energy at reduced energy cost per kilowatt hour compared to EFOY Pro 2200

Friday, 12. March 2010
SFC Energy AG, leading supplier of fuel cell products for mobile and off-grid power applications based on fuel cells, today reports the appointment of David Morgan as Member to the SFC Supervisory Board.

Thursday, 4. March 2010
• EFOY Pro 2200 fuel cell multiplies autonomous and unattended operating time of Altec’s innovative system by a factor of 10!
• Reliable power with EFOY Pro 2200 is a true enabling solution for the demanding requirements in fire watch and construction site observation applications.
• EFOY Pro 2200 offers considerable logistical advantages over existing alternative power supply systems

Thursday, 4. February 2010
•    SFC Energy delivers briefing on the use of fuel cell solutions in support of defense applications in both the US and Germany 
•    Secretary William S. Cohen: “There is a tremendous need for reliable power solutions with applications in the defense and security markets as well as a market in its infancy state - electric mobility”.
•    State Minister Schneider: “SFC provides innovative high-tech products ‘Made in Bavaria’ and sets a clear signal for the importance of CleanTech”.

Friday, 15. January 2010
•    Dethleffs and TV star Till Demtrøder present their jointly developed concept vehicle at the CMT in Stuttgart
•    EFOY fuel cell provides reliable independence for the Globe4 Cross Country

Friday, 15. January 2010
•    Free software updater for EFOY fuel cells – results of a successful initiative
•    Sandra Heimes is new Sales Manager Leisure at SFC Energy

Tuesday, 8. December 2009
•    EFOY fuel cell provides power on board of Charlie Dalin’s Pogo 2 yacht
•    Harsh race conditions prove reliability of fuel cell even in demanding circumstances
•    Wind and weather independent power

Wednesday, 2. December 2009
•    Jayco Inc. and SFC Energy have established a joint research,  market development and testing project on fuel cell products for the North American recreational vehicle market

•    EFOY fuel cells by SFC Energy are tested in a new generation of lightweight and low energy consumption vehicles
•    Fuel cells provide lightweight, silent, zero-emission off-grid power supply and deliver 24/7 power availability in any season and weather


Monday, 26. October 2009
  • EFOY Pro 2200 is the most powerful EFOY Pro Fuel Cell for reliable power generation for off-grid industrial applications
  • Increased autonomy for applications due to a charging capacity of 2200 watt hours per day
  • Enhanced application range of the fuel cell due to higher output

Tuesday, 6. October 2009
Max Power, a Navimo Group company, and SFC Energy (SFC) have taken the decision to distribute EFOY fuel cells in lieu and in place of Max Power Marine Fuel Cells (MFC) in the marine market as of 1st October 2009.

Monday, 5. October 2009
  • International launch of mobile fuel cell EMILY 2200 at AUSA 2009
  • EMILY 2200 provides quiet, lightweight and reliable power supply as auxiliary power unit onboard military vehicles
  • Off-vehicle, the EMILY 2200 functions as long-lasting power source and field-based charging station 
  • EMILY 2200 delivers fully automatic power for several weeks without intervention

Monday, 21. September 2009

SFC Energy Wins 2009 Technology Innovation Award From Wall Street Journal

JENNY fuel cell receives international Innovation Award


Monday, 7. September 2009

Roofing Ceremony for New Headquarters of SFC Energy AG

Bavarian Premier Horst Seehofer Delivers Keynote Address in Brunnthal near Munich


Friday, 28. August 2009
  • “EFOY-Plug and Play“ Kit Now Standard Equipment in Eura Mobil’s Activa, Contura and Integra Models
  • Pre-Assembled Installation Set Makes It Easy to Install EFOY Fuel Cells with One Click

Friday, 28. August 2009
  • EFOY Fuel Cells available as special equipment in Buerstner mobile homes
  • Reliable, independent and environmentally-friendly power generation now available ex works

Friday, 28. August 2009
  • EFOY fuel cells available for the first time as special equipment in Westfalia mobile homes
  • Reliable, emission-free power supply with EFOY fuel cells for Westfalia’s “James Cook” model

Thursday, 30. July 2009

Lightweight M-25 Fuel Cell Delivers Reliable Power to Soldiers in the Field


Monday, 27. July 2009

SFC Energy AG, technology and market leader for mobile and off-grid power solutions based on fuel cells, has secured an order for the supply of more than 130 EFOY Pro fuel cell systems in 2009 from the Mercedes Benz Cologne/Leverkusen branch of Daimler AG.


Thursday, 16. July 2009
  • 38% more energy yield than predecessor model 

  •  Significant energy cost savings compared to existing product portfolio

  • SFC introduces the EFOY 2200 at the 2009 Caravan Salon in Duesseldorf


Thursday, 4. June 2009

 

 ·         International launch of portable defense application at SOFIC 2009·         Joint Power Manager allows soldiers to make optimum use of all available power sources in the field·         System enables fully integrated, highly efficient power network for electrical devices·         Over 1,000 Power Managers already deployed in the field

 


Wednesday, 20. May 2009

Die Münchner Hubert Haupt Immobilien Holding baut für den Brennstoffzellenhersteller SFC Energy AG die neue internationale Firmenzentrale für Vertrieb, Produktion und Forschung und Entwicklung  am Eugen-Sänger-Ring im Münchner Süden.


Friday, 15. May 2009
  • Internetauftritt mit Fokus auf Kundenservice
  • Umfassende Informationen zu Integration, Nutzen und Verwendung der Brennstoffzellen sowie Garantie- und weiteren Dienstleistungen von SFC
  • Komplettes internationales Händler- und Servicenetzwerk online verfügbar

 


Thursday, 30. April 2009
SFC Energy is winner of the internationally renowned "Emerging Enterprise of the Year" Award of Cleantech Group

Friday, 20. February 2009
  • International JENNY roll-out in portable defense applications at IDEX 2009
  • JENNY already successfully in serial use in international missions
  • System offers significant weight reduction and logistic cost efficiencies
  • Military hardened to meet demanding Special Forces requirements

  • Monday, 9. February 2009
    Webasto integrates EFOY fuel cell into product portfolio - SFC products now available via Webasto’s international distribution network

    Friday, 16. January 2009
    • EFOY Fuel Cell comes on 3rd place in „Best Brand“ Reader Award of the German motor home magazine “promobil
    • This marks already the second time that the EFOY garners this prize in the power generator category
    • Award reflects the continuing importance of the EFOY brand in the caravanning market

    Friday, 16. January 2009
    • Reliable, silent, and fully automatic power supply
    • Ideal for sailboats and yachts up to 20m – always full batteries even far away from the harbour
    • Wind and weather independent power

    Friday, 16. January 2009
    • EFOY Fuel Cell by SFC Wins 2009 ‘Best Product’ Award from Motorcaravan Motorhome Monthly
    • MMM Reader Survey Earns EFOY Fuel Cell Silver Medal

    Monday, 12. January 2009
    As SFC's new Vice President Sales Mark Hashemi is responsible for global sales for the EFOY and SFC fuel cell products and solutions in the SFC business units leisure, industry, and mobility.

    Friday, 14. November 2008
    • Content presented in the context of individual applications
    • Focus on customer service and extensive integration, use, and benefits of SFC’s fuel cells, and on warranty and other  SFC services
    • More interactive pages, including the popular EFOY energy calculator for calculating individual energy requirements
    • International retailer and service network available online

    Thursday, 23. October 2008
    • SFC ranks third in Deloitte’s Fast 50 list of Germany’s Fastest-growing technology companies
    • SFC achieves aggregate growth rate of 4.605 percent from 2003 to 2007

    Wednesday, 15. October 2008
    • EFOY Pro fuel cell kit makes electric vehicles independent of the grid
    • Installation demonstration in a StartLab Open electric vehicle at ecomove Berlin, Germany, Oct. 15 to 17
    • EFOY Pro fuel cell kit can be retrofitted into any commercial electric vehicle
    • SFC offers EFOY Pro fuel cell kit for electric vehicles at a special price until November 08

    Wednesday, 8. October 2008
    • 10,000th EFOY will officially handed over to its buyer on the occasion of the biggest caravanning fair in France „Salon de Vehicules de Loisirs" in

          Le Bourget, Paris

    • SFC has now sold more fuel cell power solutions than any other fuel cell company worldwide
    • SFC and TRIGANO establish EFOY service station in France
    • EFOY fuel cells are standard energy supply of choice in motor homes and increasingly also in industrial off grid and defense applications

    Monday, 6. October 2008
    Leading Provider of Mobile and Portable Fuel Cell Systems Also Receives TUEV’s Approval for EFOY Product Range of Commercial Fuel Cells
    (US Release in English only)

    Monday, 6. October 2008
    The M-25 Portable Fuel Cell with DuPont Wins $1 million, the Jenny Portable Fuel Cell with Capitol Connections Wins $250,000
    (US-Release in English only)

    Sunday, 5. October 2008
    • Portable M-25 Fuel Cell Prototype wins 1st place and 1 Mio. US$ prize money against 170 competing systems
    • Commercial portable Jenny 600S fuel cell wins 3rd place and 250,000 US$ prize money
    • SFC expands into the United States with the opening of a sales and technical service office

    Monday, 22. September 2008
    • Reliable, silent, and fully automatic power supply
    • Ideal for hunting, mountain and holiday cabins – always full cabin batteries
    • Distribution by BayWa AG, first presentation at agricultural exhibition of Munich Octoberfest

    Friday, 19. September 2008
    • Ideal for outdoor use on motorways and major roads

    Friday, 19. September 2008
    • Ideal for concealed surveillance

    Friday, 19. September 2008
    • Reliable, safe, and silent energy solution
    • Ideal for outdoor use; weatherproof, maintenance-free
    • Enables weeks of unattended off-grid operation

    Monday, 8. September 2008
    SFC Energy AG has again received a significant order from the German Bundeswehr to further expand fuel cell deployability in defense applications.

    Saturday, 30. August 2008
    • EFOY 1200 ex works in the new 2009 VIP 600 XL and 600 L motor homes
    • EFOY optional ex works for all other Burow-Mobil models

    Saturday, 30. August 2008
    • More than 30 manufacturers have EFOY as standard equipment in their 2009 series
    • Additional reinforcement to EFOY leisure management
    • Fuel consumption of EFOY fuel cells further lowered (new deliveries in fall)
    • Attractive 0% financing offer for EFOY from the beginning of the tradefair

    Monday, 21. July 2008
    Frost & Sullivan vergibt den diesjährigen Market Leadership Award des renommierten Marktanalysehauses an die SFC Energy AG

    Monday, 14. July 2008
    • Ultra-efficient DMFC system shows record high in energy density: 1,580 Wh per kg fuel
    • High-temperature operation at +55 deg C / 131 °F on neat (undiluted) fuel dem-onstrated
    • Significant savings in weight, cost, and logistics requirements for off-grid and mobile applications

    Monday, 7. July 2008
    The Management Board of SFC Energy AG in coordination with the company’s Supervisory Board has decided upon a new allocation of its functions. The new allocation of functions applies with immediate effect.

    Wednesday, 25. June 2008
    • Lightweight M-25 Fuel Cell Supplies Reliable Power

    Wednesday, 25. June 2008
    • Integration as standard equipment is further evidence that the EFOY fuel cell is quickly becoming the standard energy source in motor homes in

         Europe

    • Again one of Europe’s biggest manufacturers of motor homes has selected EFOY as the best on-board power producer for their customers
    • Leading integrated Rapido motor homes will come equipped with fuel cell ex works; 2009 Rapido models will be pre-fitted for EFOY integration

    Thursday, 24. April 2008
    • SFC shows electric scooter GECO42fun at stand Bundesverband Solare Mobilität, hall 13, stand G20
    • milestone in urban mobility because of fuel cell
    • great interest to fair offering of 4,999 Euro

    Thursday, 24. April 2008
    • German small and medium size business organization “Initiative Mittelstand“ has se-lected the most innovative industry solutions of the year
    • EFOY fuel cell has won in the category “energy“

    Friday, 18. April 2008
    • Development Phase for U.S. Army Operation Test Command completed
    • Ribbon Cutting Event in Fort Hood, Texas, USA
    • SFC’s Most Powerful Fuel Cell

    Wednesday, 13. February 2008
    • Practically unlimited mileage for electric vehicles below the car category.
    • Environmentally friendly mobility by means of EFOY fuel cell tech-nology.
    • Fuel cell eliminates unproductive interruptions for recharging hen-ce increasing functionality.

    Monday, 11. February 2008
    • Serial order for portable SFC fuel cells and Power Managers for providing power to soldiers in the field placed after successful field tests.
    • SFC fuel cells supply silent, emission free and continuous energy off-grid and far away from other power sources.
    • Approx. 80 percent weight reduction compared to Li-ion batteries.

    Friday, 11. January 2008
    • EFOY fuel cell even better combined with a solar cell
    • Combination of expertise of two market leader creates most innovative power solution currently available
    • Intelligent control enables fully automated, optimized operation and saves costs
    • System can be retrofitted into existing systems

    Tuesday, 8. January 2008
    • In Q4/2007 entry of major orders amounting to 1,100 EFOY fuel cells in total
    • Of these, 300 fuel cells delivered in Q4/2007, 800 for delivery in Q1/2008
    • Growth prognosis for 2007 on safe grounds, clear evidence for addi-tional growth in 2008 

    Wednesday, 28. November 2007

    SFC’s U.S. licensing partner Capitol Connections LLC receives major U.S. Air Force Order for Delivery of Serial Commercial Products and successfully refutes protest.

    • SFC to deliver more than 500 Power Manager modules for the U.S. Air Force; order value approx. 1.5 million USD.
    • Power Manager enables efficient battery charging and significant weight reduction in field use.
    • CEO Dr. Peter Podesser: “Air Force order is another milestone that paves the way for the use of SFC fuel cells in defense applications.”
    • SFC reiterates guidance to double sales in the current fiscal year compared to previous year.

    Brunnthal, Germany, November 28, 2007 – Following a successful tender of the U.S. Air Force SFC's U.S. partner Capital Connections LLC was awarded a follow-up contract in September 2007 regarding delivery of 521 Power Managers worth approx. 1.5 million USD. Immediately after contract award, a protest was filed against the award decision by a competing US company, resulting in a stop of work order. Now, SFC has been able to prove the rightfulness of the tender award jointly with the American business partner and legal counsel engaged in this matter. The order has now been released again and production work has


    Tuesday, 27. November 2007
    • Building upon their successful cooperation the German Bundeswehr has awarded a follow-up contract of 2.5 mio Euro for extending the range

         of defense applications of SFC fuel cells.

    • A considerable part of this order will contribute to this year’s turnover.
    • SFC fuel cells prove an efficient solution for supplying power in the field.

    Brunnthal, November 27, 2007 – SFC Energy AG, market leader in fuel cell technologies for mobile and off-grid power applications, has been awarded a major follow-up contract by the German Bundeswehr. The order amounts to approx. 2.5 million Euro.


    Tuesday, 6. November 2007
    With another major order of EFOY fuel cells the Trigano group has again underlined the growing importance of the EFOY fuel cell series in France. Through its two members Trigano Service and Euro Accessoires the Trigano group, France’s biggest motor home specialist, has ordered approx. 600 EFOY fuel cells. The order value is over 1 million EUR.

    Thursday, 18. October 2007
    Brunnthal, October 18, 2007 – Motor home owners and buyers will now have even faster access to the popular EFOY fuel cells by SFC Energy. Grove Products Ltd, one of the U.K's leading wholesale distributors of caravan, motor home, camping, and leisure products and member of the Trigano group, will distribute the EFOY series to caravanning retailers throughout the U.K. and Eire.

    Tuesday, 11. September 2007
    With its fuel cell EFOY 1600, SFC offers 100 percent mobility for the power supply of the GM Media Centre at the Press Days of the International Motor Show (IAA) on September 11th and 12th 2007. GM is offering integrated laptops for free usage at mobile work stations powered by fuel cell energy. By using SFC fuel cells, GM underlines its two key messages at this year’s IAA: clean mobility and diversified energy for the future.

    Monday, 10. September 2007
    SFC Energy AG,  the leading global manufacturer of methanol fuel cell systems for mobile and remote energy supply and Webasto AG, Stockdorf, one of the leading suppliers to the automotive and leisure vehicle industry, plan on a long-term cooperation for the equipping of leisure vehicles.

    Friday, 24. August 2007
    EFOY fuel cells by SFC Energy AG mark another milestone in their successful sales history: on the occasion of Caravan Salon Duesseldorf, Europe’s most important caravanning fair, the leading fuel cell producer introduces the newest member of the EFOY family, EFOY 900. With an energy capacity of 900 watt hours per day this new fuel cell is positioned between EFOY 600 and EFOY 1200 to provide off-grid power to small and medium-sized motor homes from spring to fall and to ensure a basic energy supply in winter. EFOY 900 will be offered at a recommended sales price of EUR 2,599 (incl. 19% VAT).

    Friday, 24. August 2007
    At this year’s Caravan Salon in Duesseldorf Concorde, the leading European motor home producer, introduces their new Concorde Power Autonomy Package with EFOY fuel cell. The Power Autonomy Package will be offered ex works as optional equipment for all five Concorde models Credo, Carver, Charisma, Cruiser, and Liner. It will ensure all-season power independence of the motor home by means of the intelligent combination of solar cell and fuel cell.

    Monday, 16. July 2007
    With the renowned Dethleffs corporation another leading European producer of motor homes has opted for the EFOY fuel cell. With the beginning of the new model season, Detleffs customers will be able to order their new motor home fully equipped with the EFOY fuel cell ex works for even more convenience on board. Dethleffs will offer the EFOY fuel cell generation in the new catalogue as an optional feature for providing the motor home with independent power.

    Monday, 16. July 2007
    Growth forecast for 2007 exceeded in HY1 - Cost reduction in HY1 beyond expectations - Product share in sales grows from 56 per cent to around 81 per cent - New cooperation agreements with RV manufacturers Dethleffs and Niesmann & Bischoff reinforces strong growth trend 

    Monday, 16. July 2007
    Now Niesmann+Bischoff customers can order their new motor home ex works fully equipped with the EFOY fuel cell. Starting with the new season the fuel cell will be offered in the Niesmann+Bischoff catalogue as optional feature for providing independent power with the purchase of a new Flair motor home.

    Monday, 22. January 2007

    SFC wins important US Army Operational Test Command order for development of a 250 W Fuel Cell.


    Thursday, 16. November 2006
    SFC delivers first series of portable fuel cell systems to military organizations in eight nations in a collaborative venture initiated by the German Federal Army

    Thursday, 9. November 2006

    With the appointment of Dr. Podesser as CEO SFC Energy AG will be led by a two member Management Board, in which Dr. Podesser will serve as CEO and Dr. Mueller as CTO.


    Friday, 3. November 2006

    German Ministry of Transport in cooperation with the German Department of Trade and Industry and the German Department of the Environment plan the investment of 1 billion Euro over the next then years for the further development of hydrogen and fuel cell technologies in the framework of the "German National Innovation Program H2 and Fuel Cell Technologies".


    Thursday, 7. December 2006

    New Advances in Soldier Power Driven by DuPont Fuel Cells and SFC Energy AG -
    U.S. Department of Defense Review Represents Major Milestone


    Tuesday, 9. May 2006
    “That’s what I call freedom!“ – SFC launches brand new EFOY fuel cells for caravaning...

    Tuesday, 9. May 2006
    With the EFOY product family SFC Energy AG presents the successor of the Company’s successful SFC A50 fuel cell...

    Monday, 22. May 2006
    For the US Air Force SFC will develop a lightweight portable fuel cell system for airmen over the next ten months...

    Friday, 28. July 2006
    SFC is passing on the savings from switching EFOY fuel cartridges to mass production to the customers in the form of lower prices

    Tuesday, 22. August 2006
    EFOY Fuel Cell by SFC for all year outdoor applications in EFOY Outdoor Box by Udomi

    Friday, 6. October 2006
    Veloform presents its latest generation muscle powered 3-wheel electro bike with EFOY fuel cells.

    Tuesday, 18. April 2006
    SFC Energy AG, technology and market leader in fuel cells for powering mobile applications, has successfully raised 15 million Euro in equity capital...

    Monday, 9. January 2006
    SFC Energy AG and LG Chem weiten Zusammenarbeit zur zügigen Optimierung und Kommerzialisierung hochinnovativer Brennstoffzellen für Consumer Electronics weiter aus...

    Thursday, 17. August 2006
    SFC presents the new entry-model EFOY 600 of the successful EFOY fuel cell series.

    Thursday, 4. August 2005

    SFC A50 fuel cell is integrated into a 220 Wp PV system to ensure that the cameras, which in sunny weather are being operated by a solar cell, will also work reliably in bad weather and in winter...


    Tuesday, 6. September 2005
    SFC Energy presents the world's first vehicle with a fuel cell as standard equipment at  IAA in Frankfurt...

    Wednesday, 23. August 2006
    The world’s first fuel cells with TUEV SUED octagon seal: the new EFOY (Energy for You) fuel cells made by SFC Energy AG, Brunnthal, now feature the brand new “Fuel Cell System” quality seal.

    Thursday, 22. September 2005

    SFC's fuel cell ensures permanent availabilty of off-grid water sensors at rivers in Saxony...


    Tuesday, 4. October 2005
    Dr. Manfred Stefener, founder of SFC Energy AG, joins the Company's Supervisory Board...

    Wednesday, 9. November 2005
    Decision of the International Civil Aviation Organization's Dangerous Goods Panel: "Micro methanol fuel cells get approval for airplane use"....

    Friday, 18. November 2005
    New RCS - Remote Control System makes use of SFC fuel cells in mobile and remote surveillance applications even more convenient...

    Monday, 21. November 2005
    Neues, am Mann getragenes Brennstoffzellensystem FCPS der SFC Energy nach erfolgreichem Abschluss der Entwicklungsphase ab sofort verfügbar für den Einsatz in Feldtests...

    Friday, 13. January 2006

    SFC Energy AG has successfully achieved certification according to DIN ISO 9001:2000 for the development, production, and marketing of fuel cells and accessories...


    Wednesday, 3. August 2005
    SFC stellt für die Wehrtechnische Dienststelle für Kraftfahrzeuge und Panzer WTD 41 der Bundeswehr eine portablen Brennstoffzelle für die autarke Energieversorgung des Soldaten im "Infanterist der Zukunft"-Projekt bereit...

    Friday, 26. August 2005

    SFC, the world’s leading supplier of commercial fuel cells for mobile applications, announces the introduction of a Europe-wide methanol fuel distribution network...


    Friday, 25. February 2005
    SFC again demonstrates innovative power - Cost reduction break through in fuel cells

    Thursday, 27. January 2005

    Dr. Manfred Stefener, SFC founder and managing director, has been awarded the title of “Technology Pioneer” in the “Energy” category at this year’s World Economic Forum in Davos...


    Monday, 11. April 2005
    Red Herring conducted an in-depth analysis among European companies and admitted SFC Energy AG to its TOP-100 list...

    Thursday, 16. June 2005
    The new SFC pages have now become even more user friendly and customer oriented...

    Monday, 11. April 2005

    SFC Energy und Heliocentris haben eine Vereinbarung über den Vertrieb der 50 Watt Stromversorgung SFC A50 M geschlossen...


    Thursday, 7. July 2005
    Europas führender Reisemobilhersteller, die Hymer AG aus Bad Waldsee, stattet die Hymermobile der S-Klasse serienmäßig mit einer Brennstoffzelle zur autarken Energieversorgung aus...

    Wednesday, 20. July 2005

    Pieter Bots has been SFC's new Managing Director for Marketing & Sales...


    Thursday, 10. February 2005
    SFC gemeinsam mit Partnern E.I. DuPont de Nemours und Mitsui & Co Ltd. auf der ersten Fuel Cell Expo in Tokio vertreten...

    Friday, 11. February 2005

    The SFC jury selected the four best pictures from almost 150 entries. The winner receives a SFC A50...


    Friday, 25. February 2005
    München, 25. Februar 2005. Der SFC Energy AG (SFC) ist ein wichtiger Durchbruch bei der Kostensenkung von Brennstoffzellen gelungen. Mit einer neuen Membran kann der teure Katalysator Platin zu mindestens 50% substituiert werden...

    Friday, 17. December 2004