Watt Fuel Cell Revolutionizing Backup Power with SOFC Technology
Key Ideas
  • SOFC technology by Watt Fuel Cell competes with gen-sets and BESS in commercial and residential backup power applications.
  • Watt's SOFCs chemically convert natural gas into electricity with low noise and emissions, offering a unique alternative to combustion-based systems.
  • The technology's small-scale applications include residential power, RVs, and remote power systems, providing reliable, resilient, and clean energy solutions.
  • Watt's microtubular SOFC design allows for thermal cycling and load following, making it ideal for remote and industrial applications requiring frequent on/off cycles.
Watt Fuel Cell, based in Mount Pleasant, PA, is revolutionizing backup power solutions with its Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC) technology. SOFCs are being used in a range of applications from residential to industrial, challenging traditional generator sets and battery energy storage systems (BESS). Unlike gen-sets, SOFCs chemically convert fuel like natural gas into electricity without combustion, resulting in low noise and emissions. Watt's focus on small-scale applications includes residential power, recreational vehicles, and remote power systems, where SOFCs work alongside other energy technologies. The unique microtubular design of Watt's SOFCs allows for efficient thermal cycling and frequent on/off cycles, unlike traditional planar SOFCs. These fuel cells are compact, with some models small enough to fit on a countertop, making them a versatile and space-efficient energy solution. Watt's SOFC technology not only reduces fuel consumption by up to 90% but also provides clean and reliable backup power, especially when paired with solar energy systems. Overall, Watt Fuel Cell's innovative SOFC technology is reshaping the backup power landscape with its efficiency, reliability, and environmental benefits.
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