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International Fuel Cells is developing a small PEM (Proton Exchange Membrane) fuel cell power plant that expands lifestyle choices for homes and operating capability for light commercial applications.
RESIDENTIAL Put a fuel cell power plant in the yard, basement or attic of your home to provide an on-site source of electrical power to supplement the utility network or to provide power where it is unavailable.
During power interruptions caused by brownouts, ice storms, hurricanes, tornadoes or lightning, the well continues to provide water, the house stays warm and appliances work.
The fuel cell generates high quality electricity either independently or in parallel with the utility grid. When independent of the grid, multiple fuel cells will provide the highest level of power reliability. Product heat from the fuel cell is suitable for domestic hot water, space heating or swimming pool heating.
LIGHT COMMERCIAL (Less than 10 kW) During power interruptions, computer equipment, communication systems, electronics and medical devices will continue to function. This is increasingly important to many small offices, convenience stores or other businesses that are severely hampered during power outages.
A fuel cell operating in conjunction with the electrical grid provides an assured power source, while multiple fuel cells could provide your only source of electrical power in remote areas.
Our product will be reliable and require minimal scheduled maintenance and overhaul.
Well over half of all U.S. air pollution is generated by "mobile sources," principally cars. Attempts to clean up the internal combustion engine have proven futile in the face of ever-increasing auto use. This problem can be solved using IFC's fuel cells, making transportation applications among the most exciting uses for a fuel cell.
IFC's Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) cell development takes advantage of IFC's passive water management approach, which simplifies the power plant system and achieves superior performance under any operating condition. Current IFC development activities are reducing size, weight and cost and improving performance of the PEM cell stack for commercial application.
