1. Central Power Generator
This will be the same as today, nuclear, hydro, turbine or coal fired large scale power generating plants.
2. Sub-Stations
These are located throughout the grid to convert high voltage to 220/115 VAC.
3. Large Fuel Cells
There will be a large fuel cell at each grid sub-stations. This will provide an on-site power generation that will be able to supplement the central power generating unit. This is a more efficient use of resources, power generated on-site will have less line losses than a remote power source.
4. Customers
Every customer will still be tied to the conventional grid, but will have a PEM fuel cell for power generation located on-site. The residential PEM fuel cell unit will be comparable in footprint size to a standard air-conditioning unit.
5. Small Fuel Cells
The PEM fuel cell at each residence will provide electrical power and with cogeneration produce a low-grade heat source. The efficiency increases are many:
Less power loss from transmission lines.
Co-generation of heat reduces demand on natural gas used for heating.
Fuel cell power is high-quality, and depending on the inverter used can be medical grade power.
More reliable, multiple backups can keep power running for hours or days.
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