These units are highly efficient, compact and modular making them complimentary to FuelCell Energy's Direct FuelCell technology. The MegaVerter TM supplied to FuelCell Energy will include an option to rapidly respond to short transient loads introduced into the system. FuelCell Energy has a unique product that can provide alternative energy generation for larger commercial and industrial applications. Having our new MegaVerter TM modular power inverter installed as part of our overall power conversion system with FuelCell Energy's 250 kW Direct FuelCell TM power plant at their facility allows this product to demonstrate its advantages to industrial users that require clean, reliable and affordable power. The combination of FuelCell Energy's Direct FuelCell TM power plant and SatCon's high-efficiency MegaVerter TM modular power inverters we believe is a natural fit.
Fuel cells generate electricity using a chemical reaction.
In addition to being environmentally clean, these systems can be operated independent from the utility grid to provide distributed or on-site power. The system generates DC electricity, which is then converted to computer quality AC power through a power inverter. To offset peak power requirements and start up, energy storage systems are installed into the overall power generation system. A controller with embedded software manages the distribution of power between the fuel cell, energy storage and the end user. In this collaboration, FuelCell Energy will provide its Direct FuelCell TM power plant and SatCon will supply its fuel cell power conversion system which includes a MegaVerter TM power inverter, a fuel cell controller and software, and other SatCon power and energy management products.