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POWERING YOUR FUTURE
FRONIUS INTERNATIONAL GMBH4600 Wels-Thalheim, Günter-Fronius-Straße 1
AustriaE-mail: [email protected]
www.fronius.com
Clean energy. On tap whenever it’s needed.The Fronius Energy Cell
Im Sommer für den Winter - am Tag für die Nacht.In summertime for winter – in daytime for night.
40,000
6,28
38 (2
/07) Storing solar energy as hydrogen.
POWERING YOUR FUTURE
FRONIUS INTERNATIONAL GMBH4600 Wels-Thalheim, Günter-Fronius-Straße 1
AustriaE-mail: [email protected]
www.fronius.com
Clean energy. On tap whenever it’s needed.The Fronius Energy Cell
Im Sommer für den Winter - am Tag für die Nacht.In summertime for winter – in daytime for night.
40,000
6,28
38 (2
/07) Storing solar energy as hydrogen.
The Fronius Energy Cell in practice:
Autonomous, year-round photovoltaicpower supply to a measuring station
At temperate latitudes, ensuring year-round availability
of solar-generated electricity normally requires big
solar generators and storage batteries in order to
be sure of getting through the sun-deprived winter
months. By significantly reducing the size of the
solar generator and storage battery needed, adding
a fuel cell as an extra energy source is not only more
environment-friendly, but also often more cost-
effective.
At the Institute of Higher Technical Education in Steyr,
Austria, students and staff have turned this idea into
a “class act”. With the aid of a Fronius Energy Cell,
the measuring station housed at the Institute can
run throughout the year, no matter what the season.
Its off-grid power supply is ensured by a hybrid
photovoltaic/fuel-cell installation.
The fuel cell is integrated into the PV standalone
system by being coupled to the storage battery as
a self-starting auxiliary generator. The specially
developed charge controller constantly monitors the
battery charge status. If a critical state of charge is
reached, the system controller will start up the fuel-
cell generator until a complete charging cycle has
been performed.
What is more, by using highly energy-saving electronic
componentry and energy-efficient switching and
control concepts, it was possible to reduce the
system’s own consumption power to a minimum.
80 % of the measuring station’s annual power
requirements – around 880 kWh – are supplied by
the photovoltaic installation. The remaining 20 % is
provided by the fuel cell.
The Fronius Energy Cell in practice:
HyLOG - Fronius Energy Cell keepingvehicles on the move
At its new production and logistics facility in Sattledt,
Austria, Fronius is demonstrating a transport-
related application for the Fronius Energy Cell, as
part of the HyLOG pilot project (Hydrogen Powered
Logistic System): This is a complete system based on
regeneratively produced hydrogen which is used to
fuel an in-plant logistics towing vehicle.
The hydrogen for powering the HyLOG vehicle is
produced by Fronius itself, electrolysed by solar
power from a 603 kW photovoltaic system installed on
the roof of the building.
An electrolyser splits water into its twin constituents
of oxygen and hydrogen. The hydrogen is temporarily
stored and made available for refuelling the logistics
vehicle via a special filling-station infrastructure. The
fuel-cell drive built into the HyLOG vehicle converts
the hydrogen into motive power.
The main benefi t of this zero-emission logistics
solution is that refuelling with hydrogen only takes a
few minutes, whereas conventional battery-powered
warehouse trucks have to be recharged for 8 to 10
hours every time. The Fronius Energy Cell eliminates
the long downtimes for recharging the battery,
meaning that the vehicle is operational more or less
round the clock.
Another advantage: The hydrogen needed for
powering the vehicle is produced directly on-site, so
there is no longer any environmental impact from fuel
having to be transported and delivered.
With the HyLOG project, Fronius is putting hydrogen-
powered in-plant transportation onto a brand-new
technological footing.
In sum, the Fronius Energy Cell delivers energy that is
cleanly produced, is part of a regenerative cycle and
creates absolutely no emissions.
Fronius Energy Cell:The yardstick for the future
Fronius is a company that has set itself the task ofshaping the future in a lasting sort of way. Researchinto renewable energy sources is right at the top ofthe list here. By developing a practicable energy-cellconcept, we have brought this future a step closer.
From the very beginning, the idea was to makesolar energy useable throughout the year, whateverthe season. Impossible? Not for Fronius: With agenerous dose of courage and idealism, and a greatdeal of know-how, sunlight and water have beenbrought together in a wholly novel concept.
A hybrid fuel-cell system, with an integral buffer store, is the result. Making clean, zero-emissionenergy a useable reality in a sustained, practicableway. All in all, a spectacular result that helps thefuture appear in a promising new light. Follow us into the world of the Fronius Energy Cell.
The fuel cell:An idea with a bright future
The fuel cell is an electrochemical generating set:
Gases are oxidised and directly transformed into high-
grade energy. A “gas-powered battery”, so to speak.
The principle was fi rst discovered in the 19th century.
The fi rst-ever practical application for an alkaline fuel
cell was in 1963, on the U.S. Gemini orbital space
mission.
Prompted by today’s heightened environmental
awareness, research into this emission-free,
environmentally sound mode of power generation has
been stepped up once again. A trend to which the
Fronius Energy Cell had now added a new dimension.
The Fronius Energy Cell:An efficient system
The Fronius Energy Cell is more than just a fuel cell.
It is a complete system for regenerative electricity
production: A photovoltaic system delivers the electric
current needed to power an electrolyser. This splits
water into oxygen and hydrogen. The hydrogen is
stored ready to be turned back into electric power
in the fuel cell when needed. An ingenious energy
management system ensures the very greatest
efficiency and economy here.
How the Fronius Energy Cellfunctions:
The solar modules (1) capture the sunlight and turn it
into DC current. Power needed immediately is supplied
straight to the points of consumption (7) by way of the
electronic inverter module (5). The rest of the electric
power is used by the electrolyser (2) to split water into its
twin constituents, oxygen and hydrogen. The hydrogen
is temporarily stored in a reservoir (3), and the oxygen
is released into the atmosphere. Whenever needed, i.e.
when the solar modules are not delivering any power
(e.g. at night or in winter), the temporarily stored
hydrogen is fed to the fuel cell (4). Inside the fuel
cell, the hydrogen is reacted with oxygen from the
atmosphere to turn it back into DC current. This DC
current from the fuel cell is then converted into useable
AC current by the electronic inverter module (5).
The water produced by the reaction in the fuel cell can
be fed back to the electrolyser (6). With the Fronius
Energy Cell, then, solar energy can be stored and
delivered whenever it is needed (7).
The Fronius Energy Cell in practice:
Autonomous, year-round photovoltaicpower supply to a measuring station
At temperate latitudes, ensuring year-round availability
of solar-generated electricity normally requires big
solar generators and storage batteries in order to
be sure of getting through the sun-deprived winter
months. By significantly reducing the size of the
solar generator and storage battery needed, adding
a fuel cell as an extra energy source is not only more
environment-friendly, but also often more cost-
effective.
At the Institute of Higher Technical Education in Steyr,
Austria, students and staff have turned this idea into
a “class act”. With the aid of a Fronius Energy Cell,
the measuring station housed at the Institute can
run throughout the year, no matter what the season.
Its off-grid power supply is ensured by a hybrid
photovoltaic/fuel-cell installation.
The fuel cell is integrated into the PV standalone
system by being coupled to the storage battery as
a self-starting auxiliary generator. The specially
developed charge controller constantly monitors the
battery charge status. If a critical state of charge is
reached, the system controller will start up the fuel-
cell generator until a complete charging cycle has
been performed.
What is more, by using highly energy-saving electronic
componentry and energy-efficient switching and
control concepts, it was possible to reduce the
system’s own consumption power to a minimum.
80 % of the measuring station’s annual power
requirements – around 880 kWh – are supplied by
the photovoltaic installation. The remaining 20 % is
provided by the fuel cell.
The Fronius Energy Cell in practice:
HyLOG - Fronius Energy Cell keepingvehicles on the move
At its new production and logistics facility in Sattledt,
Austria, Fronius is demonstrating a transport-
related application for the Fronius Energy Cell, as
part of the HyLOG pilot project (Hydrogen Powered
Logistic System): This is a complete system based on
regeneratively produced hydrogen which is used to
fuel an in-plant logistics towing vehicle.
The hydrogen for powering the HyLOG vehicle is
produced by Fronius itself, electrolysed by solar
power from a 603 kW photovoltaic system installed on
the roof of the building.
An electrolyser splits water into its twin constituents
of oxygen and hydrogen. The hydrogen is temporarily
stored and made available for refuelling the logistics
vehicle via a special filling-station infrastructure. The
fuel-cell drive built into the HyLOG vehicle converts
the hydrogen into motive power.
The main benefi t of this zero-emission logistics
solution is that refuelling with hydrogen only takes a
few minutes, whereas conventional battery-powered
warehouse trucks have to be recharged for 8 to 10
hours every time. The Fronius Energy Cell eliminates
the long downtimes for recharging the battery,
meaning that the vehicle is operational more or less
round the clock.
Another advantage: The hydrogen needed for
powering the vehicle is produced directly on-site, so
there is no longer any environmental impact from fuel
having to be transported and delivered.
With the HyLOG project, Fronius is putting hydrogen-
powered in-plant transportation onto a brand-new
technological footing.
In sum, the Fronius Energy Cell delivers energy that is
cleanly produced, is part of a regenerative cycle and
creates absolutely no emissions.
Fronius Energy Cell:The yardstick for the future
Fronius is a company that has set itself the task ofshaping the future in a lasting sort of way. Researchinto renewable energy sources is right at the top ofthe list here. By developing a practicable energy-cellconcept, we have brought this future a step closer.
From the very beginning, the idea was to makesolar energy useable throughout the year, whateverthe season. Impossible? Not for Fronius: With agenerous dose of courage and idealism, and a greatdeal of know-how, sunlight and water have beenbrought together in a wholly novel concept.
A hybrid fuel-cell system, with an integral buffer store, is the result. Making clean, zero-emissionenergy a useable reality in a sustained, practicableway. All in all, a spectacular result that helps thefuture appear in a promising new light. Follow us into the world of the Fronius Energy Cell.
The fuel cell:An idea with a bright future
The fuel cell is an electrochemical generating set:
Gases are oxidised and directly transformed into high-
grade energy. A “gas-powered battery”, so to speak.
The principle was fi rst discovered in the 19th century.
The fi rst-ever practical application for an alkaline fuel
cell was in 1963, on the U.S. Gemini orbital space
mission.
Prompted by today’s heightened environmental
awareness, research into this emission-free,
environmentally sound mode of power generation has
been stepped up once again. A trend to which the
Fronius Energy Cell had now added a new dimension.
The Fronius Energy Cell:An efficient system
The Fronius Energy Cell is more than just a fuel cell.
It is a complete system for regenerative electricity
production: A photovoltaic system delivers the electric
current needed to power an electrolyser. This splits
water into oxygen and hydrogen. The hydrogen is
stored ready to be turned back into electric power
in the fuel cell when needed. An ingenious energy
management system ensures the very greatest
efficiency and economy here.
How the Fronius Energy Cellfunctions:
The solar modules (1) capture the sunlight and turn it
into DC current. Power needed immediately is supplied
straight to the points of consumption (7) by way of the
electronic inverter module (5). The rest of the electric
power is used by the electrolyser (2) to split water into its
twin constituents, oxygen and hydrogen. The hydrogen
is temporarily stored in a reservoir (3), and the oxygen
is released into the atmosphere. Whenever needed, i.e.
when the solar modules are not delivering any power
(e.g. at night or in winter), the temporarily stored
hydrogen is fed to the fuel cell (4). Inside the fuel
cell, the hydrogen is reacted with oxygen from the
atmosphere to turn it back into DC current. This DC
current from the fuel cell is then converted into useable
AC current by the electronic inverter module (5).
The water produced by the reaction in the fuel cell can
be fed back to the electrolyser (6). With the Fronius
Energy Cell, then, solar energy can be stored and
delivered whenever it is needed (7).
The Fronius Energy Cell in practice:
Autonomous, year-round photovoltaicpower supply to a measuring station
At temperate latitudes, ensuring year-round availability
of solar-generated electricity normally requires big
solar generators and storage batteries in order to
be sure of getting through the sun-deprived winter
months. By significantly reducing the size of the
solar generator and storage battery needed, adding
a fuel cell as an extra energy source is not only more
environment-friendly, but also often more cost-
effective.
At the Institute of Higher Technical Education in Steyr,
Austria, students and staff have turned this idea into
a “class act”. With the aid of a Fronius Energy Cell,
the measuring station housed at the Institute can
run throughout the year, no matter what the season.
Its off-grid power supply is ensured by a hybrid
photovoltaic/fuel-cell installation.
The fuel cell is integrated into the PV standalone
system by being coupled to the storage battery as
a self-starting auxiliary generator. The specially
developed charge controller constantly monitors the
battery charge status. If a critical state of charge is
reached, the system controller will start up the fuel-
cell generator until a complete charging cycle has
been performed.
What is more, by using highly energy-saving electronic
componentry and energy-efficient switching and
control concepts, it was possible to reduce the
system’s own consumption power to a minimum.
80 % of the measuring station’s annual power
requirements – around 880 kWh – are supplied by
the photovoltaic installation. The remaining 20 % is
provided by the fuel cell.
The Fronius Energy Cell in practice:
HyLOG - Fronius Energy Cell keepingvehicles on the move
At its new production and logistics facility in Sattledt,
Austria, Fronius is demonstrating a transport-
related application for the Fronius Energy Cell, as
part of the HyLOG pilot project (Hydrogen Powered
Logistic System): This is a complete system based on
regeneratively produced hydrogen which is used to
fuel an in-plant logistics towing vehicle.
The hydrogen for powering the HyLOG vehicle is
produced by Fronius itself, electrolysed by solar
power from a 603 kW photovoltaic system installed on
the roof of the building.
An electrolyser splits water into its twin constituents
of oxygen and hydrogen. The hydrogen is temporarily
stored and made available for refuelling the logistics
vehicle via a special filling-station infrastructure. The
fuel-cell drive built into the HyLOG vehicle converts
the hydrogen into motive power.
The main benefi t of this zero-emission logistics
solution is that refuelling with hydrogen only takes a
few minutes, whereas conventional battery-powered
warehouse trucks have to be recharged for 8 to 10
hours every time. The Fronius Energy Cell eliminates
the long downtimes for recharging the battery,
meaning that the vehicle is operational more or less
round the clock.
Another advantage: The hydrogen needed for
powering the vehicle is produced directly on-site, so
there is no longer any environmental impact from fuel
having to be transported and delivered.
With the HyLOG project, Fronius is putting hydrogen-
powered in-plant transportation onto a brand-new
technological footing.
In sum, the Fronius Energy Cell delivers energy that is
cleanly produced, is part of a regenerative cycle and
creates absolutely no emissions.
Fronius Energy Cell:The yardstick for the future
Fronius is a company that has set itself the task ofshaping the future in a lasting sort of way. Researchinto renewable energy sources is right at the top ofthe list here. By developing a practicable energy-cellconcept, we have brought this future a step closer.
From the very beginning, the idea was to makesolar energy useable throughout the year, whateverthe season. Impossible? Not for Fronius: With agenerous dose of courage and idealism, and a greatdeal of know-how, sunlight and water have beenbrought together in a wholly novel concept.
A hybrid fuel-cell system, with an integral buffer store, is the result. Making clean, zero-emissionenergy a useable reality in a sustained, practicableway. All in all, a spectacular result that helps thefuture appear in a promising new light. Follow us into the world of the Fronius Energy Cell.
The fuel cell:An idea with a bright future
The fuel cell is an electrochemical generating set:
Gases are oxidised and directly transformed into high-
grade energy. A “gas-powered battery”, so to speak.
The principle was fi rst discovered in the 19th century.
The fi rst-ever practical application for an alkaline fuel
cell was in 1963, on the U.S. Gemini orbital space
mission.
Prompted by today’s heightened environmental
awareness, research into this emission-free,
environmentally sound mode of power generation has
been stepped up once again. A trend to which the
Fronius Energy Cell had now added a new dimension.
The Fronius Energy Cell:An efficient system
The Fronius Energy Cell is more than just a fuel cell.
It is a complete system for regenerative electricity
production: A photovoltaic system delivers the electric
current needed to power an electrolyser. This splits
water into oxygen and hydrogen. The hydrogen is
stored ready to be turned back into electric power
in the fuel cell when needed. An ingenious energy
management system ensures the very greatest
efficiency and economy here.
How the Fronius Energy Cellfunctions:
The solar modules (1) capture the sunlight and turn it
into DC current. Power needed immediately is supplied
straight to the points of consumption (7) by way of the
electronic inverter module (5). The rest of the electric
power is used by the electrolyser (2) to split water into its
twin constituents, oxygen and hydrogen. The hydrogen
is temporarily stored in a reservoir (3), and the oxygen
is released into the atmosphere. Whenever needed, i.e.
when the solar modules are not delivering any power
(e.g. at night or in winter), the temporarily stored
hydrogen is fed to the fuel cell (4). Inside the fuel
cell, the hydrogen is reacted with oxygen from the
atmosphere to turn it back into DC current. This DC
current from the fuel cell is then converted into useable
AC current by the electronic inverter module (5).
The water produced by the reaction in the fuel cell can
be fed back to the electrolyser (6). With the Fronius
Energy Cell, then, solar energy can be stored and
delivered whenever it is needed (7).
The Fronius Energy Cell in practice:
Autonomous, year-round photovoltaicpower supply to a measuring station
At temperate latitudes, ensuring year-round availability
of solar-generated electricity normally requires big
solar generators and storage batteries in order to
be sure of getting through the sun-deprived winter
months. By significantly reducing the size of the
solar generator and storage battery needed, adding
a fuel cell as an extra energy source is not only more
environment-friendly, but also often more cost-
effective.
At the Institute of Higher Technical Education in Steyr,
Austria, students and staff have turned this idea into
a “class act”. With the aid of a Fronius Energy Cell,
the measuring station housed at the Institute can
run throughout the year, no matter what the season.
Its off-grid power supply is ensured by a hybrid
photovoltaic/fuel-cell installation.
The fuel cell is integrated into the PV standalone
system by being coupled to the storage battery as
a self-starting auxiliary generator. The specially
developed charge controller constantly monitors the
battery charge status. If a critical state of charge is
reached, the system controller will start up the fuel-
cell generator until a complete charging cycle has
been performed.
What is more, by using highly energy-saving electronic
componentry and energy-efficient switching and
control concepts, it was possible to reduce the
system’s own consumption power to a minimum.
80 % of the measuring station’s annual power
requirements – around 880 kWh – are supplied by
the photovoltaic installation. The remaining 20 % is
provided by the fuel cell.
The Fronius Energy Cell in practice:
HyLOG - Fronius Energy Cell keepingvehicles on the move
At its new production and logistics facility in Sattledt,
Austria, Fronius is demonstrating a transport-
related application for the Fronius Energy Cell, as
part of the HyLOG pilot project (Hydrogen Powered
Logistic System): This is a complete system based on
regeneratively produced hydrogen which is used to
fuel an in-plant logistics towing vehicle.
The hydrogen for powering the HyLOG vehicle is
produced by Fronius itself, electrolysed by solar
power from a 603 kW photovoltaic system installed on
the roof of the building.
An electrolyser splits water into its twin constituents
of oxygen and hydrogen. The hydrogen is temporarily
stored and made available for refuelling the logistics
vehicle via a special filling-station infrastructure. The
fuel-cell drive built into the HyLOG vehicle converts
the hydrogen into motive power.
The main benefi t of this zero-emission logistics
solution is that refuelling with hydrogen only takes a
few minutes, whereas conventional battery-powered
warehouse trucks have to be recharged for 8 to 10
hours every time. The Fronius Energy Cell eliminates
the long downtimes for recharging the battery,
meaning that the vehicle is operational more or less
round the clock.
Another advantage: The hydrogen needed for
powering the vehicle is produced directly on-site, so
there is no longer any environmental impact from fuel
having to be transported and delivered.
With the HyLOG project, Fronius is putting hydrogen-
powered in-plant transportation onto a brand-new
technological footing.
In sum, the Fronius Energy Cell delivers energy that is
cleanly produced, is part of a regenerative cycle and
creates absolutely no emissions.
Fronius Energy Cell:The yardstick for the future
Fronius is a company that has set itself the task ofshaping the future in a lasting sort of way. Researchinto renewable energy sources is right at the top ofthe list here. By developing a practicable energy-cellconcept, we have brought this future a step closer.
From the very beginning, the idea was to makesolar energy useable throughout the year, whateverthe season. Impossible? Not for Fronius: With agenerous dose of courage and idealism, and a greatdeal of know-how, sunlight and water have beenbrought together in a wholly novel concept.
A hybrid fuel-cell system, with an integral buffer store, is the result. Making clean, zero-emissionenergy a useable reality in a sustained, practicableway. All in all, a spectacular result that helps thefuture appear in a promising new light. Follow us into the world of the Fronius Energy Cell.
The fuel cell:An idea with a bright future
The fuel cell is an electrochemical generating set:
Gases are oxidised and directly transformed into high-
grade energy. A “gas-powered battery”, so to speak.
The principle was fi rst discovered in the 19th century.
The fi rst-ever practical application for an alkaline fuel
cell was in 1963, on the U.S. Gemini orbital space
mission.
Prompted by today’s heightened environmental
awareness, research into this emission-free,
environmentally sound mode of power generation has
been stepped up once again. A trend to which the
Fronius Energy Cell had now added a new dimension.
The Fronius Energy Cell:An efficient system
The Fronius Energy Cell is more than just a fuel cell.
It is a complete system for regenerative electricity
production: A photovoltaic system delivers the electric
current needed to power an electrolyser. This splits
water into oxygen and hydrogen. The hydrogen is
stored ready to be turned back into electric power
in the fuel cell when needed. An ingenious energy
management system ensures the very greatest
efficiency and economy here.
How the Fronius Energy Cellfunctions:
The solar modules (1) capture the sunlight and turn it
into DC current. Power needed immediately is supplied
straight to the points of consumption (7) by way of the
electronic inverter module (5). The rest of the electric
power is used by the electrolyser (2) to split water into its
twin constituents, oxygen and hydrogen. The hydrogen
is temporarily stored in a reservoir (3), and the oxygen
is released into the atmosphere. Whenever needed, i.e.
when the solar modules are not delivering any power
(e.g. at night or in winter), the temporarily stored
hydrogen is fed to the fuel cell (4). Inside the fuel
cell, the hydrogen is reacted with oxygen from the
atmosphere to turn it back into DC current. This DC
current from the fuel cell is then converted into useable
AC current by the electronic inverter module (5).
The water produced by the reaction in the fuel cell can
be fed back to the electrolyser (6). With the Fronius
Energy Cell, then, solar energy can be stored and
delivered whenever it is needed (7).
POWERING YOUR FUTURE
FRONIUS INTERNATIONAL GMBH4600 Wels-Thalheim, Günter-Fronius-Straße 1
AustriaE-mail: [email protected]
www.fronius.com
Clean energy. On tap whenever it’s needed.The Fronius Energy Cell
Im Sommer für den Winter - am Tag für die Nacht.In summertime for winter – in daytime for night.
40,000
6,28
38 (2
/07) Storing solar energy as hydrogen.
POWERING YOUR FUTURE
FRONIUS INTERNATIONAL GMBH4600 Wels-Thalheim, Günter-Fronius-Straße 1
AustriaE-mail: [email protected]
www.fronius.com
Clean energy. On tap whenever it’s needed.The Fronius Energy Cell
Im Sommer für den Winter - am Tag für die Nacht.In summertime for winter – in daytime for night.
40,000
6,28
38 (2
/07) Storing solar energy as hydrogen.
