Neah Power Methanol-Powered Fuel Cell Passes 1000 Hours Of Continuous Operation

BOTHELL, Wash., Nov. 2, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Neah Power Systems, Inc.
(OTCBB:NPWZ) www.neahpower.com, the Company developing fuel cell-based renewable
energy solutions for the military and consumer use, announced today that its
methanol-powered fuel cell has been generating power for over 1000 hours
continuously, further validating Neah's porous silicon architecture as a viable
platform to meet military and consumer power needs. "We are very satisfied thus
far with the performance of our unique technology," said Chris D'Couto, Neah
President and CEO. "It continues to run and, at this point, even we don't know
its limits." In October, Neah had previously announced that it had surpassed 500
hours of operation.

About Neah Power

Neah Power Systems, Inc. (NPWZ) is developing long-lasting, efficient and safe
power solutions for the military and for portable electronic devices. 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, and is developing
energy storage solutions based on its proprietary porous silicon technology.

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

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