HyAxiom's
PureCellⓇ M400 Units
Charged With Helping the University Diversify Their Power Sources
and Reduce Electrical Grid Load
WEST
HARTFORD, Conn., April 17,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of the University of Hartford's sustainability program,
the school has partnered with HyAxiom, a leading global fuel cell
and hydrogen solutions provider, to install four stationary fuel
cells on the southeastern side of the campus.
"We at the University of Hartford
are thrilled to see the completion of this exciting project that
will result in positive environmental impacts to our campus,
surrounding neighborhoods and communities," says University of Hartford Acting President
Stephen Mulready. "While we
anticipate significant savings in energy costs over the months and
years to come, what the fuel cell means in terms of our future
sustainability goals is even more exciting," he says.
"We are pleased to partner with the University of Hartford to offer the campus a
reliable, sustainable energy solution," says David Alonso, Chief Commercial Officer at
HyAxiom. "These power plants will generate clean, affordable energy
to the campus," he says.
The power plants are HyAxiom's flagship product, the
PureCell® M400, a proprietary phosphoric acid fuel cell
(PAFC)that produces clean energy and heat with a significantly
reduced carbon footprint when compared to conventional power
plants and can easily be converted to use hydrogen as a fuel.
Commissioned in 2020 and recognized globally, the 50 MW (114 units)
Daesan hydrogen fuel cell plant in Korea is the world's first and
only commercial stationary power plant running solely on
hydrogen.
The University's fuel cell units are expected to generate 1.8 MW
and will significantly reduce the load on the electrical grid that
serves the campus as well as lower the chances of brownouts during
times of peak electricity demand. The University also has the
option of utilizing the heat byproduct from the units for the
nearby East Hall in the future.
With the ability to adjust its power output as demand for
electricity fluctuates throughout the day--known as
load-following-- HyAxiom's fuel cells have fast become a resilient
source of energy mitigating energy capacity and reliability
challenges, The low emissions from these fuel cells help to advance
air quality and green house gas targets while fitting into existing
electrical architecture.
The University of Hartford is
embracing the clean energy educational opportunities the fuel cells
provide. This summer, students will be able to visit the site to
learn more about the alternative energy source and how it relates
to the campus sustainability efforts.
This recent fuel cell installation joins the fleet of HyAxiom
units operating on campuses throughout Connecticut and the nation as schools look to
diversify their energy sources, reduce grid loads increase on-site
reliability, and embrace decarbonization. HyAxiom also has fuel
cells operating at the University of
Connecticut, Western Connecticut State
University, Eastern Connecticut State
University and Mission College,
California.
To learn more about the University of
Hartford, please visit hartford.edu.
To learn more about HyAxiom fuel cell and hydrogen solutions,
please visit hyaxiom.com.
This project is owned and operated by DESA Service LLC, a
subsidiary of Doosan Energy Solutions America Inc.
About the University of Hartford
Spread across seven dynamic schools and colleges, the
University of Hartford has been guiding
the purpose and passion of students for over six decades. On our
350-acre campus alongside Connecticut's capital city, approximately
4,100 undergraduate and 1,800 graduate students representing 48
states and 51 countries come together for a common purpose: to
collaborate across different disciplines, diversify perspectives,
and broaden worldviews. We're a four-year private university
focused on advancing the public good through meaningful connections
within our communities. Our unique approach to comprehensive
education gives us the critical perspectives that lead to impact
change, regionally and beyond. With degree programs spanning the
arts, humanities, business, engineering and technology, education,
and health professions, we focus on doing the work that
matters.
About HyAxiom, Inc.
Based in Connecticut, HyAxiom,
Inc. is a leading global fuel cell and hydrogen solutions provider
enabling reliable, cost-competitive and carbon-free energy sources
for industrial and commercial uses. Building upon decades of
experience in fuel cell development, HyAxiom's mission is to
accelerate a sustainable energy future by delivering a full
spectrum of hydrogen solutions including fuel cells for both
stationary and mobility applications as well as electrolyzers for
hydrogen production.
As a core technology provider, HyAxiom is a key pillar in the
Doosan Group's hydrogen vision. HyAxiom's flagship product, the
PureCell® M400, is based on proprietary phosphoric acid
fuel cell (PAFC) technology The world's first and largest
hydrogen-fueled stationary fuel cell power plant (50 MW), which
entered commercial service in 2020 in Korea, is powered by the
PureCell® M400.
Media Contacts:
Matthew
Besterman
Director of Public and Media Relations
University of Hartford
Email: besterman@hartford.edu
Mobile: 845-313-2334
Linda M. Colón
Marketing Communications Manager
HyAxiom, Inc.
Email: linda.colon@doosan.com
Mobile: 860-338-8781
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