Hospitals, Large Stores Could Use Natural Gas Fuel Cells And Get Off The Electrical Grid

Walmart, Costco and other 'big box stores' or facilities like hospitals could use a fuel cell that runs off the natural gas that already flows in pipelines below city streets and eliminate the electricity 'middle man', which is good for the environment. Instead of drawing electricity from the power grid, that often ends up being converted from coal, natural gas or nuclear power, facilities could instead go direct and use natural gas-powered solid oxide fuel cells. It would  lower their electric costs, increase power reliability and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, according to a cost-benefit analysis. read more

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