GKN Hydrogen has commissioned an emergency power supply system in Italy capable of running for 96 hours through hydrogen storage.
The CO2-free operated communication tower was installed in Ratsberg, South Tyrol, for the Civil Protection Agency. It will provide continuous electrical output of 10kW.
The hydrogen, produced via grid electricity and electrolysis, is expected to be stored “almost loss-free” as a solid in metal powder for years. When needed, an integrated fuel cell converts the stored hydrogen back into electricity to operate the communication facility.
The client chose GKN’s solution to help maintain communication for public institutions during weather-related power outages and ensure uninterrupted safety.
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