Experts in hydrogen fuel cell technology

Illuming Power develops and produces materials, membrane electrode assemblies, components and fuel cell stacks. Design for manufacturing has produced the lowest cost, thinnest expanded graphite bipolar plates and sealing options for automotive OEM’s and their suppliers. Illuming Power is engaged in establishing production capacity to meet the demand for mass deployment.

Illuming Power is an independent Canadian corporation formed in 2017 and serving customers in Asia, North America and Europe. At the end of 2021, our customers have logged over 30 million kilometers in over 1000 vehicles using our technologies.

 

Fuel Cell Stack

Our Team

Meet our team of industry experts

Our team is comprised of experienced scientists, engineers, and technologists, including PhD level materials scientists and engineers with 20+ years of experience in fuel cell stack and component design.

CEO + Founder, Jeff Plato

Jeff Plato, CEO and Founder

Over 20 years’ experience in the electronics, industrial, and fuel cell equipment business in Europe, North America, and Asia. Jeff brings business leadership with a global perspective to our team.

Simon Farrington, CTO + Founder

Simon Farrington, CTO and Founder

Fuel cell and automotive designer since 1996, Simon understands fuel cells from the business case, to the system architecture, to the tiniest bipolar plate design detail.

Principal Engineer + Founder, Daniel Ramrus

Daniel Ramrus, Principal Engineer and Founder

With a PhD in Chemical Engineering and 20 years of researching and deploying seals, adhesives, and polymers, Daniel makes sure every stack stays leak tight.

Principal Scientist, Bien Chiem

Bien Chiem, Principal Scientist

Developing fuel cell MEA’s since 1994! Bien is our expert for all things related to catalyst, Ionomer, CCM, and MEA.

Our History

Since 2017, our global clients have leveraged Illuming Power’s design and manufacturing expertise to produce thousands of fuel cell stacks for heavy duty automotive applications.  We have enabled our clients to accelerate development and reduce costs, making them more competitive in the global market.

Our History

Since 2017, our global clients have leveraged Illuming Power’s design and manufacturing expertise to produce thousands of fuel cell stacks for heavy duty automotive applications.  We have enabled our clients to accelerate development and reduce costs, making them more competitive in the global market.

Our Facility

Large engineering lab and prototype manufacturing facility

Our 6,000 ft² facility in Vancouver, British Columbia was exhaustively renovated and rebuilt to our exacting specifications, complete with engineering offices and meeting rooms, climate controlled clean rooms, rugged manufacturing areas, and a fuel cell testing lab.  This modern, fully equipped space allows for rapid cycles of design, prototyping, and testing, reducing the time and cost to validate concepts.

Our Facility

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Find out more about our expertise and capabilities.  Contact us today.