FAQ: FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
H2PS-5, is a micro power generating unit. The unit is designed for dual operation, to function either as stand-alone power system delivering up to 5 kW electric power or as a Combined Heat and Power (CHP) system, delivering additionally up to 6 kW thermal energy in the form of hot water. The system is multi-fuel fed, i.e. it can operate with either Natural Gas, Propane/LPG or Biogas, converting it to electrical power through an intermediate production of hydrogen (via steam reforming) using a Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell (PEM-FC)
- Electrical Efficiency greater than 35%, while Total Efficiency exceeds 85%
- Operating cost (Fuel) is more than 2 times lower of a conventional diesel generator (0.23 €/kWh vs 0.58 €/kWh)
- 50% reduced Maintenance Cost (compared to the maintenance cost of conventional power generators) due to simplicity of construction
- Dramatically reduced emissions (Prometheus-5 emits 170 times lower amounts of NOx and HC, 27 times lower amounts of CO and zero amounts of SOx)
- The system is multi-fuel fed, i.e. it can operate with either Natural Gas, LPG or Biogas
- Very low noise and vibration levels
- Improved safety (no flames)
- Excellent performance at partial loads
The system is multi-fuel fed, i.e. it can operate with either Natural Gas, Propane/LPG or Biogas, converting it to electrical power through an intermediate production of hydrogen (via steam reforming) using a Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell (PEM-FC).
