Located at the now-closed Town of Braintree landfill, the fuel cell began operation this past summer and generates enough electricity to meet the average electric needs of approximately 200 households.
Fuel cells are an exciting new technology with important environmental advantages.
The 200kW fuel cell was manufactured by ONSI Corporation of South Windsor, Connecticut. The Braintree fuel cell helps to reduce air pollution by capturing the methane gas that is naturally produced by decay in the landfill and using it to generate electricity. This process helps reduce the amount of greenhouse gases that escape into the air and contribute to global warming. Originally used by NASA as part of the Apollo moon missions, fuel cells are increasingly being used to generate electricity in homes and businesses. They have the advantage of being small, quiet, clean and efficient.