Ceres Power is developing fuel cell micro-combined heat and power (CHP) systems for residential use to generate electricity and heat. They have secured commercial partnerships with British Gas, Calor Gas, and Bord Gáis to bring the products to market in the UK, Ireland, and Northern Ireland. The partnerships provide funding, forward orders, and established distribution channels to enable mass adoption of the Ceres CHP systems. Field trials are underway to optimize the systems and validate the business model prior to commercial launch in 2011-2012.