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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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