Voller fuel cell power for construction-site cabin

BASINGSTOKE, UK, May 22, 2007. Portable fuel cell developer Voller Energy has demonstrated how its environmentally friendly generator can be used to provide power for a construction-site cabin.

At the recent Site Equipment Demonstration (SED) exhibition, a Voller PEM fuel cell system was installed in a mobile Groundhog 360 welfare cabin, which is manufactured in Wales by GenQuip. This type of cabin, which is normally fitted with a diesel generator, can be towed to site and provides hand washing facilities, a kitchen area, drying room and rest area. It is secure and complies with Health & Safety Executive regulations.

Quick and easy to install, the fuel cell system can be fitted to the existing wiring in the cabin. The system operates from Calor Gas, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) or propane. Because it has few moving parts, it does not produce any noise, or vibrate, unlike conventional generators. It addition, emissions are much lower.

Voller says that the fuel cell generator is safe and economical, and works in conjunction with batteries that are installed in the cabin. The fuel cell automatically monitors the battery voltage, and automatically switches itself on and recharges the batteries when this falls below a preset level. Once the batteries are fully charged, the fuel cell switches off to conserve fuel. In future products, hot water for the cabin will also be provided using by-product heat from the fuel cell.

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