CrossCut
CrossCut has the ambition to develop, test, evaluate and demonstrate in real environment, a cost effective renewable hybrid electric energy system with fuel cells. Special focus is on optimization of the power management of the fuel cell and the energy system. The project is cutting across existing distributions in the range of 2-10 kW. The project focusses on end user requirements and solutions to optimize (cost, lifetime, CO2) the utilization of fuel cell, the battery and the distributed energy technology. A second goal is to cost optimize and increase product robustness and lifetime through selecting best practice components from other various fuel cell products and brands and to verify the end user business case.
The CrossCut project will support the Danish and Global energy goals of substituting fossil energy sources and how standardization and simplification can drive down production cost. The goal is to develop standardized PEM (Proton Exchange Membran) fuel cell basic system with hybrid compatibility which can be used in production across several markets with minimum modifications and which can be integrated with other energy solutions for stationary and mobile applications. The deployment of fuel cells systems in new markets will help develop the manufacturing base, increase production volumes to help lower fuel cell and hydrogen technology, and consequently take an important step towards the goal of becoming independent of fossil fuels in 2050.
The project will set out to do a technical investigation of both national and international customer requirements across the product segments of fuel cell based Back-Up Power and continuous power with the aim of identifying the common key components and common requirements. The hybridization of fuel cell system coupled with energy generation and storage technology will be initiated. Various energy storage technologies will be initiated. Various energy storage technologies, such as SuperCaps, Li-Ion and Lead-Acid batteries will be included. Various renewable energy generation technologies, including photovoltaics and wind generators will be included.
Main deliverable will be a demonstration of a prototype PV hybrid electric power system for a Danish telecom site in real life environment with real end users providing the reliability, robustness and the end user business case of the hybrid solution. In addition, the project will deliver an operational design tool for customization for optimal component utilization and a cost optimized FC basic system with improved FC power management components.
The Consortium consists of Ballard Europe, Aalborg University, Stofa og Cemtec (Hydrogen Vally)
Key figures
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Participants
| Partner | Subsidy | Auto financing |
|---|---|---|
| Dantherm Power A/S | 3,36 mio. DKK | 5,04 mio. DKK |
| Aalborg Universitet (Fredrik Bajers Vej) | 4,52 mio. DKK | 0,50 mio. DKK |
| Stofa | 0,88 mio. DKK | |
| Cemtec | 0,51 mio. DKK | 0,34 mio. DKK |
Contact
Majsmarken 1, 9500 Hobro
