HyUPS

HyUPS is a regenerative backup power generator developed to meet critical power needs across multiple stationary power markets. Its regenerative feature essentially means the unit is self-fuelling because the unit is capable of producing its own hydrogen from water by means of the integrated electrolyzer module. The electrolyzer uses power from the electricity grid to produce hydrogen and then stores it in a pressurized hydrogen storage tank until, in the event of a power outage, it is required by the fuel cell power module to run backup power. Once power from the grid is restored, the electrolyzer recharges the hydrogen storage tank in preparation for the next power outage. The standard design stores enough hydrogen to run the fuel cell for up to 4 hours at full system load. If longer running times are desired, the unit can be equipped with a larger hydrogen storage module.

FEATURES:

Modular design incorporates 3 components - electrolyzer module, hydrogen storage module, fuel cell power module.

• Power output: 0-25 kW
• Run-time: up to 4 hours at full system load (standard)
• Fully integated packaged design
• Advanced H2X fuel cell and electrolyzer stack technology
• High pressure (5000 psig) hydrogen storage tanks
• Quick start-up
• Simple and reliable electronics

BENEFITS:

Benefits vs. batteries:
• lighter weight and smaller footprint for the same power and run time
• reduced operation and maintenance costs
• excellent efficiency over a wide temperature range
• no toxicity or recycling issues
• longer equipment lifetime
• energy, power and charge time are decoupled, allowing for more system design flexibility

Benefits vs diesel:
• "smart" diagnostics monitoring and networking capability
• clean, no greenhouse gas emissions
• only air and water exhaust
• quiet
• higher efficiency
• reduced maintenance requirements
• no diesel spills and cleanup costs
• generates its own fuel in standby mode
• no issues with regulatory bodies in regard to 'duration of use' limitations

APPLICATIONS:

Critical Backup Power for:
• telecommunications
• database systems
• commercial and institutional buildings

IN THE NEWS:

October 30, 2001 - Hydrogenics Unveils Regenerative Back-up Power Generator at Las Vegas Telecom Show

October 30, 2001 - Hydrogenics and Nextel to Demonstrate Regenerative Fuel Cell Backup Power Generator at Cell Tower Site

August 6, 2002 - Hydrogenics Announces Successful Installation of HyUPS at a Telecommunications Site in Northern California

September 17, 2002 - Hydrogenics Completes Successful Test of Fuel Cell Power System at Telecommunications Site in California