Fuel cells make distributed power a competitive and flexible alternative to central generation.
For this application and on-site cogeneration they provide a unique combination of performance and environmental advantages. Being small, clean and quiet they can be sited wherever electricity is needed, even in the most congested urban location. Fuel cell plant avoids the planning difficulties associated with conventional cogeneration equipment or central power generation and distribution. Siting flexibility allows by-product heat to be used, doubling enegry effiency. Reliable operation combined with infrequent servicing intervals reduces maintenance cost and interrupted power supply associated with conventional equipment.