ElectraGen™ Systems: Solutions for Critical Backup Power

The ElectraGen™ family offers an ideal replacement for VRLA battery backup providing ten years or more of higher system reliability at an attractive initial cost and lower lifecycle cost.

Reliable Backup Power

Those familiar with Valve Regulated Lead Acid (VRLA) batteries know that there are a host of challenges that must be overcome in the operation and maintenance of systems utilizing these batteries. IdaTech’s CE, ANSI/CSA FC 1, and NEBS Level 3 certified ElectraGen™ family of critical backup power systems are a cost-effective alternative to battery power systems for markets such as telecommunications, utilities, UPS and other applications requiring highly reliable critical backup power with long lifetimes. The systems in the ElectraGen™ family provide an ideal alternative for VRLA battery backup, allowing ten or more years of higher system reliability at an attractive initial cost and overall lower lifecycle cost. Additionally, the classic problems associated with lead acid batteries, including unpredictable performance and costly disposal of hazardous waste, are eliminated.

The ElectraGen™ family is based on proton exchange membrane (PEM) technology. The ElectraGen™3 system manages loads of up to three kilowatts and the ElectraGen™5 can be paralleled to produce backup power of up to 15 kilowatts, or five kilowatts individually. The IdaTech systems are compact, versatile and easy to operate. These backup power solutions feature fueling options that enable extended run times, including hot swappable hydrogen cylinders and the reformer-based ElectraGen™ Extended Run Module, a methanol reformer providing extended run capabilities.

Potential Applications

IdaTech has developed its hydrogen-fueled ElectraGen™ family of backup power systems as an alternative to battery powered systems for markets requiring high reliability, low maintenance and long lifetimes, such as telecommunications sites and data centers. ElectraGen™ solutions enable customers with high power reliability requirements to reduce cost by effectively eliminating the traditional and unreliable lead acid battery systems with fuel cell systems.

Advantages

• CE and ANSI/CSA FC 1 and NEBS Level 3 Certified
• Predictable and reliable performance year after year for a full 10 years or more
• Similar first cost and lower life cycle cost compared to VRLA
• Near zero maintenance with annual inspection periods
• Superior performance over a wide range of temperatures (-40C to +50C)
• Scalable family of backup solutions up to 15 kW
• Remote monitoring and control capabilities
• Compact and lightweight as compared to VRLA
• Zero emissions, environmentally friendly
• Integrates with the IdaTech ElectraGen™ XTR Module for longer run times from liquid fuel

Associated File(s)

ElectraGen Family Sheet

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