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Ballard's 250 kilowatt stationary generators produce enough
electricity for a small apartment complex or commercial
building, or 50 to 60 family homes.
These prototype stationary generators are designed to
provide continuous, efficient, and reliable power from a
clean, quiet, self-contained unit that can be located on-site
or nearby.
Using Ballard's proprietary fuel processing technology and
Ballard® fuel cells, the stationary generator
converts readily available natural gas into hydrogen fuel.
This then combines with oxygen in the air, generating high
quality power with low levels of emissions.
In October 1999, Ballard's stationary generator field trial
program marked the beginning of the world's first series of
proton exchange membrane fuel cell 250 kilowatt stationary
generator field tests. Each powerplant will undergo two years
of testing with the overall program complete in 2004.
The program has been an important source of performance
data in real-world manufacturing, installation, operation, and
maintenance experience.
The ongoing program is a prime example of Ballard's
commitment to its customers to offer a tested, proven and
reliable product.
Ballard incorporates the technical and operating feedback
into product development and design programs, establishing,
and improving processes and procedures for manufacturing,
quality assurance, and customer service, as well as increasing
our knowledge of international regulatory environments.
This field testing, service, and support experience-
together with the market insight of Ballard's testing
partners- is forming the foundation for the development of
future Ballard products.
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