German energy provider FuelCell Energy Solutions has delivered a fuel cell power plant to the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) office complex that is being constructed in Berlin, Germany.
The power plant is configured for combined heat and power to enhance efficiency and the heat will be used to generate steam for facility heating and chilling. The fuel cell power plant will provide approximately 40% of the electrical needs and 20% of the thermal needs of the facility.
FuelCell power plants generate electricity and usable heat by utilising an electrochemical reaction that emits virtually no pollutants. It creates no nitrogen oxide (NOx), sulphur oxide (Sox) or particulate matter (PM10) emissions, meaning adherence to clean air regulations.
FuelCell Energy Solutions is managing the installation of the power plant and commissioning is expected in mid-2014 once construction of the office complex nears completion.
