1 kW-Class Fuel Cell System for Residential Use

摘要

Since the polymer electrolyte fuel cell (PEFC) can be operated with higher power density at lower temperature in comparison with other types of fuel cells, it is expected to be widely applicable to various markets including automobiles and both stationary and mobile power sources. In particular, combined heat and power (CHP) application for residential use is one of the optimal applications.At Toshiba International Fuel Cells Corporation (TIFC), several 1 kW-class residential CHP systems have been developed and evaluated. An advanced model developed in FY2001 had achieved a significant improvement in power efficiency while reducing the system volume by half.