Please see below for some commonly asked questions concerning our stationary fuel cell technology.

What is a Fuel Cell?

A fuel cell is an electrochemical device that combines hydrogen and oxygen from the air to produce electricity, and useable heat and water. Fuel cells produce ultra-clean Direct Current (DC) electricity without the conventional combustion reaction. For more information, please visit our technology page.

What applications are FuelCell Energy's products suitable for?

Our Direct FuelCell^® (DFC^®) products, range in size from 300 kilowatts (kW) to 2.8 megawatts (MW), and are scalable up to 50 MW. Our systems are suitable for commercial and industrial applications such as hospitality, manufacturing, wastewater treatment, colleges/universities, hospitals, prisons, and utilities. For more information, please visit our markets page or our products page.

Do I need a source of hydrogen to power the fuel cell?

FuelCell Energy's Direct FuelCell^® (DFC^®) power plants do not require a source of pure hydrogen. The DFC system is unique in that various fuels such as propane, coal gas, natural gas, and anaerobic digestor gas can be internally reformed into hydrogen required to power the fuel cells.

Can I get a FuelCell Energy product for my home or car?

FuelCell Energy's focus is on the stationary fuel cell market that requires 300 kW or more of power. 

How do I get more information on a FuelCell Energy product for my facility?

You will find product brochures on this site, as well as technology white papers and spotlights on some of our customers installations.  Please visit the sales inquiry page to receive more information on purchasing one of our state-of-the-art stationary fuel cell power plants.