Dec 5, 2016
Fuel cells offer a reliable power solution during disasters, ensuring that critical infrastructure remains operational. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) highlights the importance of fuel cells during emergencies, such as hurricanes, where they have powered essential facilities like hospitals, emergency response centers, and communication networks.
Fuel Cells: Powering Critical Infrastructure During Disasters Summary:
Fuel cells offer a reliable power solution during disasters, ensuring that critical infrastructure remains operational. These devices convert hydrogen and oxygen into electricity, producing only water and heat as by-products. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) highlights the importance of fuel cells during emergencies, such as hurricanes, where they have powered essential facilities like hospitals, emergency response centers, and communication networks. Fuel cells can operate independently of the grid, ensuring continuous power even when traditional sources fail. They are compact, scalable, and can be rapidly deployed. The DOE emphasizes the need for further research and development to enhance the durability, affordability, and efficiency of fuel cells, positioning them as a vital component of the nation's disaster response toolkit.
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