Fuel cells demonstration projects

Ballard Power Systems supplied one of the first fuel cell demonstration projects for British Columbia Transit. Ballard is a pioneer and major producer of fuel cells which it installed in several Vancouver, Canada city buses. The fuel cell powered New Flier buses are much cleaner than new diesels and they are not adding to Vancouver s smog problem. A similar demonstration has taken place in Chicago, where the modified city buses have been called the Green Machines. 

Japan s Stationary Fuel Cell Demonstration Project operates 31 stationary fuel cells at various... 

The JHFC (Japan Hydrogen Fuel Cell) Demonstration Project consists of road test demonstrations of FCVs and the operation of hydrogen refuelling stations. 

Stationary Fuel Cell Demonstration Project. In order to estimate the efficiency and identify the problems of commercialization of stationary PEFC, this project operates 31 stationary fuel cells in various sites such as residential areas, heavy traffic areas, and seaside areas. It will also evaluate various fuel types (i.e. natural gas, LP Gas and kerosene). The budget allocations for 2002-2003 total 1.8 billion the 2003 allocation is 1.3 billion. 

The Japan Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Demonstration Project (JHFC), summarized in Fig. 4-13, is a program set up by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) in March 2003. In this program, hydrogen refueling facilities with different types of fuel and production methods will be tested. Vehicles from five automakers are taking part in this project, including Toyota s FCHV and fuel cell bus. 

FIGURE 4-13. The Japan hydrogen and fuel cell demonstration project. 

Several common projects of automotive manufacturers, oil companies, public authorities and hydrogen production companies aim at optimization of hydrogen infrastructure and creating public awareness for hydrogen and fuel-cell vehicles. Major projects in this regard are, for example, the California Fuel-Cell Partnership (USA) [12], Clean Energy Partnership (CEP) (D) [13] and The Japan Hydrogen Fuel Cell Demonstration Project [14],... 

Texas should develop and fund fuel cell demonstration projects. 

Description. SWRI is an independent, nonprofit, applied engineering and research development organization. In addition to its work in other areas, SWRI "promotes innovative approaches to fuel cell construction, fueling infrastructure, waste heat utilization, and power control and storage. SWRI engineers also develop ancillary fuel cell processes such as fuel processors and fuel storage, delivery, and cleanup systems."" SWRI engineers are heavily involved in the fuel cell demonstration project at Brooks City Base. 

Larry Alford (Manager, Distributed Generation, Austin Energy) provided information on the City of Austin s fuel cell demonstration project. 

Japan Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Demonstration Project, www.jhfc.jp (2004). 

Japan Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Demonstration Project, http //www.jari.or.jp/jhfc/e/index.html (last accessed 9 February 2011). 

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