Fuel Cell Power No. 44 (Spring 2011)

HEADLINE NEWS

At an International meeting in Birmingham, UK, speakers discussed the operation of fuel cell combined heat and power (CHP) installations in homes, industrial premises, hospitals, offices and shops. Although capital costs are not yet at grid parity, fuel cells powered by natural gas or renewable biofuels substantially reduce primary energy use and cut customers‟ fuel bills. Operating locally 24/7, hydrogen fuel cells provide efficient back up for renewable energy from intermittent wind or solar power. Electric vehicles powered by batteries and/or fuel cells, also help to balance the electrical load and contribute to improved energy security and reduced C02 emissions.

CONTENTS

Birmingham takes the lead into a new energy future p 2

News p. 9

Intelligent Energy moves towards the low carbon economy p. 13

Visit to Tokyo Fuel Cell Expo 2011 p. 15

Events p. 20