Residential Polymer Fuel Cell Cogen Unit

摘要

european fuel cell gmbh (efc) is developing a micro combined heat and power (CHP) unit, based on PEM (Polymer Electrolyte Membrane) fuel cell technology with the main focus on single family homes. This Beta Unit, which is especially designed for the residential market, has a fuel cell system that generates 1.5 kW of electrical power and 3 kW of thermal power and works in combination with a 15kW auxiliary boiler. With a sophisticated strategy, based on a three phase development, efc create a Beta field test unit, which meets the requirements of the European market. The Beta field test unit can be operated in a number of different automatic modes. Located in a single family home and equipped with an optional data communication monitoring alongside other units within the network becomes possible. This option opens new business opportunities to energy suppliers and contractors.