Electrochemical system which consists of a reformer and PEM fuel cell stacks operating at temperatures up to 80°C. Before being introduced to the reformer, fuel is desulphurized. There are two types of Fuel cell micro-CHP systems depending on the fuel applied. Natural gas or Propane can be applied. They need a back-up option for peak heat demand. Load following modulation.
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Japan, reach 5 years payback period by 2030, self-sustained market in 2020.
Ene.field project (2011-2017), Europe
PACE project (Pathways to a Competitive European FC MCHP market), (2016-2021)
Cogeneration Act, Germany
Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Energy Association
ENE-FARM Japan: Large-scale Demonstration Research Project (2006-2009) Introduction subsidy (2009-2018)
Japan: The Strategic Energy Plan was updated in 2021. Development target in 2030 is 3 million units in 2030 presented in the 6th Strategic Energy Plan of METI.
| Power performance (%) | Electrical efficiency 40% by LHV |
| Durability (h) | 90.000 |
| Electrical capacity (kW) | 0,7 kW |
| Start-up time (min) | Ca. 65 |
| Sulphur pollutant | not defined but negligible small |
| Total efficiency (%) | around 97% (LHV) |
According to work of the AFC TCP, the TRL of this technology is: 9
Based on expert input:
Hashimoto, Noburo (Yamanshi University)
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