Fuel Cells for Isolated Electric Generation

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Nicolas Barberis is researching ethanol fuel cells for isolated electric generation, specifically looking for a 5 kW system to address electrical supply issues in Argentina. He seeks information on the availability of commercially viable products and user experiences with such technology. A Google search indicates there are options available, but he is interested in practical applications and supplier recommendations. It is noted that fuel cells have seen more success in Japan compared to the USA. The discussion emphasizes the potential of ethanol fuel cells to provide energy solutions in areas lacking electrical infrastructure.
NicolasBarberis
Hello, I am researching about fuel cells that use Ethanol as a fuel, because I want to buy a equiptment of approximate 5 Kw (Electric) that uses Ethanol as a fuel for electric generation in anyplace, where yet there is not supply of electrical Energy by wire.
Have you heard anything about this subject?
Do you know if there are commercially available products?

Sincerely.
Nicolas Barberis.
 
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NicolasBarberis said:
Hello, I am researching about fuel cells that use Ethanol as a fuel, because I want to buy a equiptment of approximate 5 Kw (Electric) that uses Ethanol as a fuel for electric generation in anyplace, where yet there is not supply of electrical Energy by wire.
Have you heard anything about this subject?
Do you know if there are commercially available products?

Sincerely.
Nicolas Barberis.
Welcome to the PF. :smile:

A Google search seems to turn up lots of hits, including some shopping links:

https://www.google.com/search?q=ethanol+fuel+cell&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8
 
Thank you very much Beckerman. But I am researching application of this product, experiences of people that use it, suppliers of it because I want analize the possibility to buy this product. In Argentina We have a lot of problem with Electrical Energy because there are a lot of places that it hasn't energy.
My idea is try to resolve this problems with Fuel cell that use Ethanol as a fuel.
What is your opinion about this ?

Sincerely
Nicolas Barberis.
 
NicolasBarberis said:
Thank you very much Beckerman. But I am researching application of this product, experiences of people that use it, suppliers of it because I want analize the possibility to buy this product. In Argentina We have a lot of problem with Electrical Energy because there are a lot of places that it hasn't energy.
My idea is try to resolve this problems with Fuel cell that use Ethanol as a fuel.
What is your opinion about this ?

Sincerely
Nicolas Barberis.

Fuel cells have been much more successful in Japan than in the USA. See this PF thread. https://www.physicsforums.com/threads/residential-fuel-cells-japan-vs-us-eu.910154/
 
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