Fuel Cell Renewable Energy Equity (FREE)
Reference Number
NPG_SIF_009
Title
Fuel Cell Renewable Energy Equity (FREE)
Status
Completed
Energy Categories
Hydrogen and Fuel Cells(Fuel Cells, Stationary applications)
Research Types
Applied Research and Development
Science and Technology Fields
ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY (Electrical and Electronic Engineering)
UKERC Cross Cutting Characterisation
Not Cross-cutting
Principal Investigator
Project Contact
Northern Powergrid
Northern Powergrid
Award Type
Network Innovation Allowance
Funding Source
Ofgem
Start Date
01 March 2024
End Date
01 June 2024
Duration
3 months
Total Grant Value
£130,157
Industrial Sectors
Power
Region
Yorkshire & Humberside
Programme
Other Investigator
Project Contact, Northern Powergrid (Northeast) Limited
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Objectives
Abstract
The project will explore how fuel cell micro Combined Heat and Power (CHP) systems can provide UPS functionality for individual homes as well as support other nearby homes which depend on direct electrification to provide heat, power and mobility.
Fuel cell technology can generate at efficiencies equivalent to the highest efficiency central generation plant even at micro-generation level. Its location within the LV network further ensures that system losses are minimised, by product heat can be utilised, and local balancing is more easily achieved.
This results in increased resilience and lower operating costs for consumers and the energy system.
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13/11/24
