BOTHELL, Wash., March 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- NEAH Power Systems, Inc., (OTC Bulletin Board: NPWZ), www.neahpower.com, the company developing fuel cell-based renewable energy solutions, and winner of the Best of What's New 2010™ Popular Science Award, announced today that the company's President and CEO, Dr. Chris D'Couto, was invited to present at the Fuel Cell Expo 2011 in Tokyo, Japan on March 4, 2011. The FC Expo 2011 is part of the Japan Renewable Energy Week 2011, which is March 2 - 4, 2011.

The topic of Dr. D'Couto's presentation is "Silicon Based Fuel Cells -- Addressing the Performance, Price and Longevity Challenges of Fuel Cells." Dr. D'Couto will discuss how Neah's patented, award-winning technologies overcome the limitations in competing PEM cell-based technologies extant today. Dr. D'Couto said, "I appreciate the opportunity to present at such an event and I look forward to showcasing Neah Power's technology and our unique cost effective manufacturing capability."

The Fuel Cell Expo is being held in Tokyo, Japan and the associated Technical Conference is being held on March 4, 2011.

About NEAH Power

NEAH Power Systems, Inc. (NPWZ.OB) is developing long-lasting, efficient and safe power solutions for the military, transportation, and for portable electronics. NEAH uses a unique, patented, silicon-based design for its micro fuel cells that enable higher power densities, lower cost and compact form-factors. The company's micro fuel cell system can run in aerobic and anaerobic modes. Neah believes that the technology can also be used for energy storage and generation.

Further company information can be found at www.neahpower.com.

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