ADDpower - Next Generation Power Supply

The goal of the projected is to build a 20 kW RMFC (Reformated Methanol Fuel Cell)  platform that can be competitive in a higher power segment than the current 5 kW platform. The feasibility for higher power requirements in Material handling and large machinery APU (Auxiliary Power Unit) requires a cost effective, compact and efficient solution.

Modularization of current 5 kW platform stops at 2-3 modules in parallel as the component count and cycle/machine time increases dramatically.

The goals of the 20kW platform (per kW) are:

• Reduce Bipolar plate costs by 50%
• Reduce Reformer costs by more than 50%
• Reduce MEA assembly costs 50%
• Reduce stack Assembly time with 50%
• Reduce the BOP (Balance Of Plant)  cost with 50%

Commercial & Demonstration Goals

• Demonstrate a prototype in a target application
• Demonstrate commercial feasibility
• Plan further commercial roll out.

The project goals are in line with National PEM strategy and HT PEM roadmap. The targets are compared to a modular concept with e.g. 4 pcs of 5 kW systems.