Fuel cells are electrochemical devices that generate electricity by direct fuel conversion within electrochemical cells. Heat rejected in the process can be recovered for practical use. Fuel cells are more efficient than engine generators in the lower power range. They are quiet and almost non-polluting. ALMUS AG is devoted to power generation in a sustainable energy future. Solid Oxide Fuel Cells ("SOFC") are developed for operation with biogas, methanol and ethanol, biofuels or hydrogen. However, for the near future commercially available gaseous and liquid fuels such as natural gas, propane, gasoline and diesel are also considered.    Because of its simple design the SOFC technology of ALMUS AG offers superior solutions for many applications. Advantage is taken of many benefits that solid oxide fuel cells have compared to other fuel cell technologies, including internal reforming, fuel flexibility, high quality waste heat and better overall efficiency. The advantages of solid oxide electrolytes are especially strong when fuel cells are operated on commercially available hydrocarbon fuels. ALMUS AG has tested prototype cells, stacks and systems, has demonstrated a basis for the economic advantages of its technology and is in the advanced stage of refining design, system and manufacturing methods. Furthermore, patents have already been obtained, some are pending and new applications have been filed.