Asia Cleantech Gateway

PRESS RELEASE - GENPORT SELECTS ACG AS JAPAN SALES REPRESENTATIVE

Tokyo, June 30th 2011-- Genport srl of Italy, a developer of innovative portable hybrid power supply systems using fuel cells, lithium ion batteries, solar power, and hydrogen storage technologies, has chosen Asia Cleantech Gateway Ltd (ACG) to represent it in Japan.

Genport srl supplies innovative ruggedized energy solutions for off-grid applications, which generate up to 1500 Watts for battery charging and auxiliary power. Along with its standalone fuel cell systems G300 HFC, Genport has also developed a transportable hybrid power unit, integrating a lightweight photovoltaic panels with a PEMFC-electrolyzer system and GenFuel, an high energy density solid-state hydrogen storage material that is available in safe, economical and environmentally benign cartridges with a 400 Wh capacity and providing 2 hours runtime at 200W.

ACG Director and Japan General Manager Alex Bird commented: "Following the events of earlier this year in North East Japan, we believe there is a strong case to be made for Genport’s highly portable, independent power supply systems, which offer high power output over extended periods and in extreme environmental conditions. We are delighted to have been selected by Genport to take its unique product offering to the Japanese market."

Genport srl CEO Paolo Fracas said: "Japan is a key market for our advanced portable power products. Our solutions provide an all-weather, rapid deployment option with enough power capacity to meet small but critical loads such as communications and electro-medical equipment, with total reliability and without external fuel or noise. We chose ACG to represent us in Japan because we see a clear value in having a continuous, on-the-ground and multilingual sales presence that specializes in our technology sector. ACG’s Regional Representation service model meets our business development needs, and we look forward to growing our Japan sales in partnership with them."

About Genport srl:

Genport is a progressive Italian spin-off of Politecnico di Milano. It develops and manufactures advanced, lightweight portable power generation technologies for medical, defense, emergency responder, telecommunication and industrial applications.

Genport brings strong expertise and the beneficial partnerships of a value chain which includes a number of commercial companies and academic institutions. Its corporate partners are: Politecnico di Milano, Elemaster Group, Genbee, Petrone Group, SAATI Group.

About Asia Cleantech Gateway (HK) Ltd:

Asia Cleantech Gateway (ACG) is positioned at the East-West crossroads of the global clean energy technology industry, helping companies in the West achieve their business goals in the Asia Pacific region. Regional Representation is ACG’s most comprehensive business development service, offering clients a low-risk, cost effective, on-the-ground sales presence in its target territory.

For inquiries, please contact Alex Bird at alexbird@asiacleantechgateway.com