Neah Power Systems signs agreement with South Africa entity

Neah Power Systems, Inc., a fuel cell-based power solutions company, signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with a large South Africa based entity, to license the Neah’s technology. This license would include the PowerChip fuel cell technology, the Formira HOD technology and the BuzzBar technology.

Chris D’Couto, President and CEO of Neah Power said, “We are pleased to announce this MOU with a well-established, significant South Africa entity (SAE). As we continue to innovate and develop products, this relationship will enable cost effective manufacturing in one of the fastest growing markets for these products, as well as the ability to get high volume supply from this factory to meet our worldwide needs.”

The company and the entity are working diligently to finalize certain financial details including upfront license payments, equipment purchase and installation support payments, and royalty payments on a go-forward basis. The Company and the SAE expect to create a joint venture where the company would have partial ownership. The company is expected to release more details about this important strategic venture, and expects to formalize the various agreements, in first quarter of 2016.