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Title: Hydrogen fuel cell unit to provide renewable power to Honolulu port
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Phys.org
URL Source: http://phys.org/news/2015-08-hydrogen-fuel-cell-renewable-power.html
Published: Aug 28, 2015
Author: Phys.org
Post Date: 2015-09-01 16:51:50 by Operation 40
Keywords: Hydrogen, Energy, Solar
Views: 689
Comments: 8
Nothing but water: Hydrogen fuel cell unit to provide renewable power to Honolulu port A new chapter in clean energy is starting in Hawaii. At Young Brothers Ltd.'s Port of Honolulu facility, Sandia National Laboratories is leading the Maritime Hydrogen Fuel Cell project to test a hydrogen-fuel-cell-powered generator as an alternative to conventional diesel generators. On Friday, the project kickoff is being marked with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, Young Brothers President Glenn Hong and Sandia California Vice President Marianne Walck. "Today, we take another big step in transforming our nation to a clean energy economy," said Schatz. "The fuel cell technology being deployed today will one day mean less carbon pollution in our ports and on the high seas. The great work from all the partners involved, especially Young Brothers, is helping lead the way to a cleaner, more energy-efficient future." In June, Hawaii Gov. David Ige signed four energy bills, including one that strengthens Hawaii's commitment to clean energy by directing the state's utilities to generate 100 percent of their electricity sales from renewable resources by 2045. As the most oil-dependent state in the nation and one that could be most affected by rising sea levels, Hawaii has become an early adopter of emerging technologies and innovative energy solutions...SNIP ...Hickam Air Force Base in Honolulu is supplying the hydrogen to power the fuel cell. The hydrogen is produced by electrolysis, the process of splitting water into hydrogen and oxygen, using electricity supplied by Hickam's solar-powered electrical grid... While many Americans say it can't be done, or it's a waste of time, the Hydrogen Revolution continues... 
“We are pleased to help expand this clean energy technology to new applications,” said Young Brothers, Ltd., President Glenn Hong. Young Brothers is hosting a project led by Sandia National Laboratories to test a hydrogen-fuel-cell-powered generator as an alternative to diesel in powering refrigerated containers. Credit: David Murphy)
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#1. To: Operation 40 (#0)
Solar power creates electricity which is used on water to create hydrogen and oxygen. Then the hydrogen and oxygen are fed into a hydrogen-fuel-cell-powered generator which creates electricity and water. Are we having fun yet? Given the (in)efficiencies of both systems, wouldn't we be better off using the electricity from the solar cells directly?
#2. To: misterwhite, All (#1)
Ssssssshhhhh......you are just a victim of incorrect thinking.
Hydrogen allows storage of excess solar and wind energy. It's better than a lithium battery because it doesn't degrade and it's light- the containers weigh more than the hydrogen. A kilogram of Hydrogen will be the same in 10,000 or 100,000 years with no change whatsoever. Lithium batteries always die. Then they need to be replaced. The used materials then must be recycled. A Tesla Model S battery weighs about 1320 pounds. You can't just throw it in the back of a pickup. Solar Hydrogen is the fuel of the future. Read why here:
Top • Page Up • Full Thread • Page Down • Bottom/Latest"The hydrogen is produced by electrolysis, the process of splitting water into hydrogen and oxygen, using electricity supplied by Hickam's solar-powered electrical grid..."
Replies to Comment # 1. Given the (in)efficiencies of both systems, wouldn't we be better off using the electricity from the solar cells directly?
#7. To: misterwhite (#1)
Given the (in)efficiencies of both systems, wouldn't we be better off using the electricity from the solar cells directly?
http://www.amazon.com/Solar-Hydrogen-Future-Mario-Pagliaro/dp/1849731950/ 
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