Relying on Fuel Cells for Emergency Backup Power

摘要

The emergence of hydrogen fuel cell technology as a viable alternative to batteries as emergency backup in the telecommunication plant promises to create a radical shift in how communication infrastructures are designed in the future. New and existing high-value data-centric communication infrastructures will soon be powered by clean, quiet, lightweight, reliable energy sources that hold the promise of increasing network reliability and decreasing lifecycle costs. This will lend itself to an increase in overall profitability for network service providers. Future evolution of this technology shows promise for creating a completely grid-independent communication system capable of withstanding any type of power interruption. In addition, a quiet and lightweight power source will greatly expand siting opportunities to benefit both the telecommunications provider and user.