A Chinese-developed fuel cell has reportedly been successfully tested at a research station in Antarctica to power a microgrid system.
Designed by a subsidiary of State Power Investment Corporation (SPIC), the fuel cell can reportedly power the station independently for 24 days at a 30kW output. It also uses excess wind and solar power to produce hydrogen, which is stored and converted back into electricity when renewable generation is low.
Furthermore, the system could grow from 50kW up to multiple megawatts due to its modular and scalable design. The system has also been equipped with a hydrogen storage tank with a 50m capacity.
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