INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE
Building the Hydrogen & Fuel Cells Future
25th March 2009, Gallery Suite, NEC Birmingham
This is the 5th annual hydrogen and fuel cells conference and exhibition at the NEC, it will focus on the application of the Low Carbon built environment European Union and UK programme. It will feature high profile plenary sessions, seminars, international partnering, exhibition and networking opportunity.
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You can also download a report on 'Hydrogen & Fuel Cells for Low Carbon Buildings' here
Please contact Tatiana Panteli tatiana@climate-change-solutions.co.uk for further details.
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