Mobile fuel cell solutions for critical infrastructure
Critical infrastructure facilities and systems must be supplied with power quickly and reliably, even in emergencies – such as natural disasters. In the RESCUE project, we are working with collaborators from industry, research, certification bodies and disaster relief agencies to develop a transportable system that can generate electricity using a high-temperature proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell.
The core of the system is a mobile generator with an electrical output of 50 kilowatts and a peak performance of up to 100 kilowatts. It can run either on methanol or – with zero local emissions – hydrogen. The generator and tank modules are each housed in 20-foot containers, enabling high mobility and rapid deployment.
In the RESCUE project, we are also developing a sustainable alternative to diesel generators and improving the security of energy supply in disaster-hit areas.
Link:
German Aerospace Center (DLR)
Institute of Engineering Thermodynamics
Email contact-dlr@DLR.de
Containerised high-temperature PEM fuel cell system with a reliable 50 kW power output and dual-fuel capability for operation with methanol or hydrogen.
In the event of a natural disaster, the RESCUE system ensures autonomous power supply for the base of operations.
Mobile fuel cell solutions for critical infrastructure
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