Regenerative Fuel Cell Backup Power Systems: Is Dependable Backup Power Essential to your Operation?

Proton Energy Systems has a clean and reliable hydrogen-powered solution to meet your needs.

Our regenerative fuel cell (RFC) systems offer modular, scalable, and rechargeable backup power systems that are superior to traditional lead acid batteries and diesel generator sets.

Hydrogen is generated safely and efficiently using our exclusive high pressure proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolyzer technology. By integrating PEM fuel cells with our on-site hydrogen generation capability, Proton’s RFC systems deliver a predictable and uninterrupted source of backup power for businesses and operations that can’t afford to miss a beat.

Proton Energy Systems is looking for partners in the backup power sector including:

• Telecom operators
• Base station operators
• Power solution providers

Applications

• Base stations
• Data centers
• IT security
• Remote transmission stations

Advantages of Regenerative Fuel Cell Backup Power Systems

• Autonomy – Fuel cells are able to operate as long as there is available fuel, and the system can be designed to store enough hydrogen for the required runtime.
• Remote monitoring – The system can be fully monitored from one central location alerting the operator as to when the system is in use and how long before refuelling is required to ensure no downtime.
• Footprint –The space required for the same period of runtime is considerably less for regenerative fuel cell units than for battery banks. Fuel cells do not require cooling like batteries which eliminates the need for spacious cooling systems.
• Hydrogen is generated on site via electrolysis to provide an autonomous and rechargeable energy storage system free from the encumbrances of delivered hydrogen.
• Temperature tolerance – unlike batteries, fuel cells do not degrade a high temperatures and their range can be between - 40°C and +50°C.
• Integration – RFC systems can be provided as either a standalone unit (for applications like base stations) or can be integrated into existing rack systems.
• Cost – Over the lifetime of the system, RFC’s offer cost savings over existing technologies. This includes maintenance, repairs, transport, and disposal costs.
• Reliability - In many cases, fuel cells are able to offer higher reliability and MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures) and there is no degradation of voltage over time.
• Environmental – Unlike generators, hydrogen fuel cells do not use combustion and therefore there are no NOx, SOx or particulate emissions from the unit. These characteristics can reduce complications with site placement and integration.