Methanol Fuelled & Efficient Stationary Battery Charger for Remote Applications

Background

There are a number of remote transmission equipment and devices around the world that require either recharging or refuelling to provide continuous or backup power. The frequency of this process and the associated maintenance increases costs and logistics. IdaTech’s 250W iGEN™ fuel cell battery charger uses a sustainable fuel (methanol) in an environmentally friendly manner (no NOx or SOx emission) to provide a reliable back-up power source which reduces the frequency of refuelling and removes considerable maintenance time while guarantying high availability.

Advantages:

• Lightweight/compact
• Quiet operation
• Quick start
• Near zero maintenance
• Battery charging/battery extension/grid back-up
• Nominal power – 250W continuous
• Nominal voltage – 12 VDC & 24 VCD; other voltages available with custom engineering
• Uses a mixture of water and methanol to produce 250W of clean, quiet DC or AC current
• Power is continuously generated as long as fuel is supplied
• Enables extended power generation for outdoor applications

Applications

• Telecom transmission equipment
• Rail network equipment
• Emergency signalling
• Remote monitoring and sensing
• Emergency communication
• Remote surveillance

Performance Specifications:

• Fuel Specification: IdaTech HydroPlus (water and methanol mix)
• Nominal Power: 250 Watts (continuous) 
• Nominal Voltage: 12 & 24 VDC
• Fuel Consumption: 500 ml/hour (approximate) 
• Dimensions: 441 mm x 330 mm x 437 mm
• Certifications: CE and NRTL pending

IdaTech is looking to form relationships with companies including

• Telecom equipment distributors, integrators, installers and contractors
• Telecom OEM manufacturers
• Portable generator suppliers

Ideal partners will have some of the following

• Existing market penetration
• Technical and development capabilities
• Market knowledge
• Ability to invest in new product ranges
• High volume customer base