Alternative/Renewable Energy
How Does this Technology Work?
A fuel cell converts chemicals into electricity. It requires hydrogen and oxygen to do this.
They are made up of three segments: the anode, the electrolyte, and the cathode. Two chemical reactions occur at the faces of the three segments. The result of these reactions is that fuels is taken in, water or carbon dioxide is created, and an electrical current is created, which can power electrical devices.
They are made up of three segments: the anode, the electrolyte, and the cathode. Two chemical reactions occur at the faces of the three segments. The result of these reactions is that fuels is taken in, water or carbon dioxide is created, and an electrical current is created, which can power electrical devices.
What can this Type of Energy be Used For?
-Small cells can power cars
-Larger cells can take power to remote places
-Provides longer power life for cell phones, lap tops, and military equipment
-Larger cells can take power to remote places
-Provides longer power life for cell phones, lap tops, and military equipment
What are the Positive Aspects?
-Fuel cells are highly efficient
-Good sources for remote locations like a spacecraft, remote weather stations, large parks, and rural locations
-There are no moving parts
-They do not release emissions or combustion
-Good sources for remote locations like a spacecraft, remote weather stations, large parks, and rural locations
-There are no moving parts
-They do not release emissions or combustion
What are the Negative Aspects?
-They are expensive
-Hydrogen powered cars don't have many fueling stations available
-Fuel cells are not durable and have a difficulty time running properly under high temperatures
-They are too large and heavy to use in regular cars
-The energy is lost and cannot be stored easily
-Hydrogen powered cars don't have many fueling stations available
-Fuel cells are not durable and have a difficulty time running properly under high temperatures
-They are too large and heavy to use in regular cars
-The energy is lost and cannot be stored easily
What Percentage of US Energy Comes from this Technology?
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