Anew fuel-cell powered
electricity generator from
BOC is said to bring the
benefits of hydrogen fuel to smallscale,
energy-efficient technologies
such as lighting and cordless power
tools, especially in locations where
there is no access to grid-supplied
electricity. Hydrogen-powered, the
only emissions are water/water vapour.

Stewart Dow, packaged energy
manager at BOC, says: “It is not often
that a new and practical alternative
to conventional fuels becomes
available, but the Hymera does just
that – it brings hydrogen power to
today’s marketplace. The portable
power generator is ideal for hightech,
low energy technologies like
LED floodlighting and for charging
cordless tools on site.”
Hydrogen fuel cells are almost
silent, so can be used where noise is
an issue, and as it does not emit any
potentially harmful substances, the
Hymera can be used where such
emissions could become problematic.

Fuel cells can be built to virtually any
scale (from a few Watts to several
Megawatts) while still maintaining
their high efficiency.