ElectraGen-ME
ElectraGen-ME
Ballard Power Systems, Inc. provides clean energy solutions with their ElectraGen™- ME fuel cell systems, designed for critical backup power applications in telecommunications and related networks. These systems are available in 2.5 kW and 5 kW configurations and utilize a fuel reformer to convert HydroPlus (a methanol-water liquid fuel) into hydrogen gas.
Product Specifications
- Performance: Maximum power output is available in 2.5 kW and 5.0 kW. The voltage range is -48 to -56 VDC and 24 to 28 VDC, with an ambient temperature range of -5 to +46°C.
- Design: The system uses a Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell with a methanol reformer, air cooling, and VRLA batteries for bridging energy. It is housed in an outdoor cabinet and meets several certifications including CE, ANSI/CSA, and Telcordia GR-63-CORE Seismic Zone 4.
- Fuel: The system uses a HydroPlus methanol/water mixture with an internal fuel tank size of 225 liters. Fuel consumption is 1.3 L/kWh for the 2.5 kW system and 1.1 L/kWh for the 5.0 kW system, with run times of 69 hours and 40 hours respectively at maximum power.
- Communication: Interfaces include SNMPv2c, Dry Contact, and LCD.
- Physical Dimensions: The system measures 135 x 115 x 176 cm and weighs between 281 and 295 kg.
- Options: A cold weather kit is available for temperatures ranging from -40 to +46°C, along with wireless remote monitoring capabilities.
Conclusion
The ElectraGen™- ME systems are designed for high reliability, autonomy, and minimal maintenance, making them suitable for various environmental conditions and critical applications.
Catalog excerpts
SMARTER SOLUTIONS FOR A CLEAN ENERGY FUTURE ElectraGen™- ME Ballard Power Systems’ fuel cell solutions are clean, reliable, quiet, economical and have been deployed worldwide for critical backup power applications. The ElectraGen™- ME system provides power on an extended runtime basis for telecommunications and related network applications. Available in 2.5 kW and 5 kW configurations, the system includes a fuel reformer that converts HydroPlus (methanol-water liquid fuel) into hydrogen gas to power the fuel cell system. Additional details are available on our website. ElectraGen™- ME systems are designed for high reliability, autonomy and minimal maintenance. Please contact us for product availability and pricing. P R O D U C T S P E C I F I C AT I O N S Performance: Ambient Temperature, oC Design: Fuel Cell -5 to +46 Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell with Methanol Reformer Cooling Method Bridging Energy VRLA batteries Form Factor Outdoor cabinet Certifications Fuel: CE, ANSI/CSA FC1:2004, Telcordia GR-63-CORE Seismic Zone 4, UL/CSA/EN 61010-1 HydroPlusTM methanol/water mixture Type Internal Fuel Tank Size, L 1 Fuel Consumption , L/kWh Cold weather kit temp range, oC Wireless remote monitoring At maximum power At full power with filled internal tank Specifications and descriptions in this document were in effect at the time of publication. Ballard Power Systems, Inc. reserves the right to change specifications, product appearance or to discontinue products at any time (09/2012) , Ballard®, Powered by Ballard®, FCgen®, FCvelocity®, ClearGen™, ElectraGen™and HydroPlus™ are trademarks of Ballard Power Systems Inc. Ballard Power Systems, Inc. 9000 Glenlyon Parkway Burnaby, British Columbia Canada, V5J 5J8
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