Imagine a giant, portable battery that doesn't run out of juice because it can switch between two different types of fuel. It uses a special high-heat system to turn hydrogen or methanol into electricity quickly. This means emergency crews can keep hospitals or radios running even when the main power grid is destroyed by a storm or earthquake.
Critical infrastructure fails during natural disasters, and current backup power (diesel/batteries) often lacks the necessary duration or fuel flexibility for rapid, independent deployment.
A containerized HT-PEM fuel cell system capable of 50 kW output that can switch between 100% hydrogen and methanol fuels.
If you are a civil protection agency dealing with total grid failure during a flood — this project developed a containerized 50 kW power system that runs on hydrogen or methanol. This ensures your base of operations remains independent of a single fuel source for at least two weeks.
If you are a backup power provider dealing with the inefficiency of diesel generators — this project developed an HT-PEM fuel cell with efficiency ≥ 50%. It provides a reliable 50 kW output with a system lifetime of ≥ 10,000 hours.
If you are a mobile infrastructure firm dealing with difficult transport and setup of power units — this project developed a modular, containerized system with fast start-ups of max 10 to 70 minutes. This allows for rapid deployment in disaster areas regardless of ambient temperature or vibrations.
Based on available project data, the specific cost or price of the RESCUE system is not mentioned.
The project is developing a 50 kW electrical power system with a 100 kW peak power capacity, designed as a containerized and modular unit for field use.
Based on available project data, specific IP and licensing terms are not provided, although dissemination and exploitation are mandatory project tasks.
The system features fast start-ups ranging from a maximum of 10 minutes to 70 minutes.
The project includes a demonstration phase specifically focused on grid integration and performing under defined load profiles.
The consortium consists of 6 partners across 3 countries (Germany, Denmark, Greece). It has a balanced mix of research and industry, with 2 industrial partners (33% ratio), 2 research organizations, 1 university, and 1 other entity, led by the DLR (German Aerospace Center).
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