Demonstration of micro combined heat and power (CHP) based on Danish fuel cells, phase 2
During phase 2 of mCHP, 13 beta type CHP units with LT-PEMFC, HT-PEMFC and SOFC-type fuel cells will be tested in Sønderborg and Lolland, respectively. The project industrial team will design and build the units subsequently to be installed, serviced and monitored by the two project host teams.
The project 'Demonstration of micro combined heat and power (mCHP) based on Danish fuel cells, phase 2' includes 3 project phases following each other, ending up in demonstration of 100 'close to commercial' mCHP fuel cell units at 'real end users'. The present project concerns phase 2 of the over all project. Based on the experience from phase 1 and on the research carried out in the participating companies, 13 individual beta-type mCHP units will be designed, build and tested by the DKmCHP Industry team. Subsequently, a number of each type will be hosted by DKmCHP Øst in Lolland and by DKmCHP Syd in Sønderborg at end-users. The host teams will ensure taht the units are installed and serviced during the demonstration period. The project will support the costs related to developing, building, testing and monitoring the units, which will be delivered to host teams during the project period
In phase 2 nine prototype systems were demonstrated at real end users. The systems were tested at private housholds, private companies and public buildings. As a result, the project partners have collected valuable knowledge on systems and fuels. Demonstrating the systems at end users with "everyday life" behavioral patterns, the project partners have learned unforseen lessons, which has challenged the technologies and resulted in improved systems.
In phase 2 a number of technolgical and organizational changes and adjustments have been made, on the basis of experiences from the development process as well as changed business strategies from the project partners. The project was originally divided into three tracks, each representing one of the three fuel cell technologies: PEM (H2), LT PEM (NG) and SOFC (NG). During phase 2 the HT PEM track was replaced by a LT PEM track based on natural gas. The HT PEM technology proved to be too immature for demonstration of fuel cell systems at end users.
The evaluation and final report from phase 2 contains results achieved from all four technology tracks.
The two types of fuel used are hydrogen and natural gas. The choice of fuel is based on the accesibility on demonstration site. Sønderborg was originally chosen as demonstration site for all natural gas based systems. As a result of a variation in the natural gas quality in Sønderborg, the LT PEM (NG) track was moved to Varde. In the Varde area it has been possible to find new demonstration sites which enabled the project partners to comply with the installation plan.
Phase 2 is considered to be successfully completed. A great effort has been made into meeting the targets of the project description, which is successfully achieved for all thress technology tracks continued in phase 3.
Key figures
Category
Participants
| Partner | Subsidy | Auto financing |
|---|---|---|
| Danfoss A/S | 2,66 mio. DKK | 1,88 mio. DKK |
| IRD Fuel Cells A/S | 3,69 mio. DKK | 1,21 mio. DKK |
| TOPSOE FUEL CELL A/S | 2,41 mio. DKK | 1,70 mio. DKK |
| DANFOSS POWER ELECTRONICS A/S | 1,58 mio. DKK | 1,11 mio. DKK |
| Ballard Europe | 7,20 mio. DKK | 5,09 mio. DKK |
| Ørsted A/S | 0,72 mio. DKK | 0,39 mio. DKK |
| DANSK GASTEKNISK CENTER A/S | 3,18 mio. DKK | 1,71 mio. DKK |
| COWI A/S | 0,46 mio. DKK | 0,25 mio. DKK |
| SEAS-NVE STRØMMEN A/S | 9,86 mio. DKK |
Contact
SEAS-NVE
Hovedgaden 36
DK-4520 Svinninge
www.seas-nve.dk
Søgaard, Ole , 70292303, ljo@seas-nve.dk
Øvr. Partnere: IRD Fuel Cells; Topsoe Fuel Cell; PowerLynx; Dantherm; DONG Energy A/S; DGC; COWI A/S
