Panasonic and Viessmann to sell Europe's first fuel cell cogeneration system for homes

The Viessmann Group and Panasonic Corporation have developed a new fuel cell cogeneration system, which will become the first polymer electrolyte fuel cell (PEFC) system available for homes in Europe. It will be sold by Viessmann in Germany from April 2014. Offering an integrated solution adapted for European markets, Panasonic and Viessmann have jointly designed the complete fuel cell system. The fuel cell unit has been developed by Panasonic, while the peak load boiler and hot water tank come from Viessmann, which will also handle assembly of the unit. Both companies agree on the