December 6, 2006—Less than a year after the first prototype, Turin-based Electro Power Systems SpA has started industrial production of Electro7, one of the first European fuel cell systems designed for back-up applications and the business continuity market, says the company.
Electro7 uses pure hydrogen to generate clean power and, in the case of a power-outage, it starts up in 7 milliseconds. A single hydrogen cylinder offers up to 2 hours of autonomy (for longer autonomy just add one or more cylinders). This makes it a very efficient and cost-effective business continuity solution for companies needing reliable and long-running back-up power.
Electro7 is available in various versions with three different voltage outputs; it can be controlled via the Internet or GSM, can be installed indoors or out, and can be grid-connected or stand-alone. In operation it is noiseless and clean, is not affected by temperature, has low maintenance costs, and doesnt create problems of recycling or disposal, says the company.
Electro Power Systems Spa, founded in Turin in January 2005, is a designer and producer of power systems based on fuel cell technology. For more information, see the Web site.
