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Fuel cell applications
Fuel Cells Applications
Portable Sector
In coming years, portable devices—such as laptops, cell phones, video recorders, and others—will need greater amounts of power for longer periods of time. Fuel cells are very scalable and have easy recharging capabilities compared to batteries. Cell phone technology is advancing rapidly, but the limiting factor for the new technology is the power. More power is required to provide consumers with all of the functions in devices they require and want. The military also has a need for long-term portable power for new soldier’s equipment. In addition, fuel cells operate silently, and have low heat signatures, which are clear advantages for the military.
Transportation Market

Many factors are contributing to the fuel cell push in the automotive market. The availability of fossil fuels is limited, and due to this, an inevitable price increase will occur. In addition, legislation is becoming stricter about controlling environmental emissions. One of the new pieces of legislation that will help introduce the fuel cell automobile market is the Californian zero emission vehicle (ZEV) mandate, which requires that a certain number of vehicles be sold annually in California. Fuel cell vehicles also have the ability to be more fuel efficient than vehicles powered by other fuels. This power technology allows a new range of power use in small two-wheeled and four-wheeled vehicles, boats, scooters, unmanned vehicles, and other utility vehicles.

Stationary Sector

Stationary fuel cells can produce enough electricity and heat to power an entire house or business, which can result in significant savings. These fuel cells may even make enough power to sell some of it back to the grid. Fuel cells can also power residences and businesses where no electricity is available. Sometimes it can be extremely expensive for a house not on the grid to have the grid connected to it. Fuel cells are also more reliable than other commercial generators used to power houses and businesses. This can benefit many companies, given how much money they can lose if the power goes down for even a short time.


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