Panasonic : Launches 10 kW Pure Hydrogen Fuel Cell Generator in Europe, Australia, and China
April 25, 2024 at 12:44 pm IST
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Osaka, Japan - Panasonic Corporation (hereinafter referred to as Panasonic) today announced that its Electric Works Company will launch a new pure hydrogen fuel cell generator that generates power through a chemical reaction between high-purity hydrogen and oxygen in the air in Oct. 2024 in Europe*1, Australia, and China.
In October 2021, Panasonic launched a 5 kW type pure hydrogen fuel cell generator PH1 (single-phase three-wire type). The company will now launch a new product PH3 (DC type) for overseas markets to fully scale up its hydrogen business outside Japan.
Since the PH3 to be launched is a cogeneration system, it can output a maximum of 10 kW of DC power, and generate approximately 8.2 kW of heat, which can be used to heat water to approximately 60ºC. The product is designed to output DC power in order to support power voltage in a wide variety of countries and areas.
In addition to a higher output by connecting multiple units (up to 250 modules), the power output can be adjusted*2, allowing for the formulation of flexible power generation plans.
Furthermore, maintenance access points are located in the front, and the product is designed to withstand cold temperatures, as well as high altitudes, enabling it to be proposed to customers with various installation environments.
In addition, the product achieves an electrical efficiency of 57% (DC, LHV), heat recovery efficiency of 47% (LHV), and a total efficiency of 104%*3, contributing to reduced running costs. The overhaul stop period is designed to be 15 years to ensure a long operating life*4, which can reduce life cycle costs.
Panasonic, based on knowledge obtained through H2 KIBOU FIELD*5,6, the demonstration facility for RE100 solutions in Japan, plans to carry out similar demonstrations in its own factories in Wales, as well as in Germany.
Panasonic will offer a new option, full-scale use of hydrogen, in order to expand the introduction of renewable energy based on the Panasonic GREEN IMPACT formulated by the Group, contributing to the realization of a decarbonized society.
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- automotive multimedia equipment and electronic accessories (12.4%);
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- energy storage systems (8.9%): cylindrical lithium-ion batteries, dry batteries, primary/secondary lithium batteries, nickel-metal hydride batteries, lithium-ion batteries, energy storage modules and systems;
- other (12.2%).
Net sales break down geographically as follows: Japan (43.2%), China (13.4%), Asia (14.7%), Americas (18.7%) and Europe (10%).