New generator is fuel-cell powered

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.