Green energy is regularly suggested as a solution to the world’s energy crisis. Green energy is defined as energy obtained from renewable and/or non-polluting sources.  Sources of green energy include anaerobic digestion (e.g. methane), geothermal power, wind power, small-scale hydropower, solar energy, biomass power, tidal power and wave power.

 

The problem with many green energy solutions is the inability to access the energy available when and where it is needed.  Wind farms, for example, are typically located in rural areas where the required space and weather conditions are available.  Unfortunately it is difficult to store or transport that energy to cities or other locations. 

 

Many new companies are working to become part of this green movement.  IdaTech, located in Bend, Oregon, is developing exciting, mobile, green solutions.  IdaTech has created a patented multi-fuel processing technology that converts gaseous hydrocarbon and alcohol fuels such as methanol and propane as well as bio-fuels and ethanol into high purity hydrogen.  Combined with hydrogen fuel cell technology, IdaTech has developed a system that is a clean, cost effective alternative to lead acid batteries and gas powered generators for use for reliable backup power.  

 

However, getting to market can be a long complicated path for many new ventures that must carefully manage cost while minimizing time to market (TTM).  For help with these challenges, IdaTech teamed with NPI Services for quick turn prototype solutions including: printed circuit board (PCB) fabrication, kitting, circuit card assemblies (CCA), conformal coating and functional test.  NPI’s rapid prototype turnkey services can fabricate, assemble and ship boards in as few as 48 hours while maintaining the highest level of quality.  

 

For many more established companies with larger staffs, this level of service would be enough.  However, startups and smaller companies often choose to take advantage of NPI’s advanced services.  These include:

By working with NPI, IdaTech can have all of the advantages and efficiencies of a company located in technology rich Orange County while remaining in beautiful Bend, Oregon and can bring “Green” power to the world.