Alkaline Fuel Cell Power Corp (AFCP) said it has successfully created a functioning, bench test, single stack and system operation at working temperature, its first milestone, and is working towards commercializing the 4 kilowatt micro-combined heat and power (micro-CHP) system.
"We are very pleased that, despite strong challenges from COVID-19 and supply chain, our teams in Belgium and Czech Republic were able to achieve the first critical milestone in the development of our own hydrogen fuel cell, on time," CEO Frank Carnevale said in a statement.
"Along with additional CHP development opportunities, AFCP is focused on capitalizing on that market shift to affordable, resilient, and renewable energy solutions for the masses," he added.
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The unit performed as expected, AFCP said, adding that the electrical output and thermal output were as per the company's original calculations. "The new unit demonstrated a consistent and continuous output, as well as being able to be switched on and off, whilst retaining the values and output expected in the design specifications."
AFCP is focused on the development, production and commercialization of micro-CHP systems based on alkaline fuel cell technology, which offers an energy source that generates zero CO2 emissions with pure water as the only by-product. This makes it ideal for residential and small- to medium-sized power markets.
The company believes it is well-positioned to become a positive contributor to the global demand for clean energy, particularly in Europe, where demand outpaces supply, and current technology remains inadequate to meet market needs
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