The large-scale market introduction of fuel cell (FC) based micro combined heat and power (micro-CHP) systems in applications such as residential use faces a broad range of challenges, including field support arrangements, which require special attention. It is for this reason that, as part of the ene.field project, manufacturers and […]
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Oct, 2016
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May, 2016
Report on the Grid Connection of fuel cell based micro-CHPs: Standards, legislations, issues and lessons learned
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This position paper is part of the ene.field project (European-wide field trials for residential fuel cell micro-CHP). Europe’s largest demonstration project for FC- based micro-CHP (fuel cell based micro combined heat and power) systems. The aim is to give an insight in the current status of grid connections; to the […]
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Nov, 2015
Position Paper on Smart Grid Capabilities
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Fuel cell based micro CHP units in homes and commercial buildings could provide vital network services to the electricity grid. These services can help the electricity grid assimilate more renewables according to the latest ene.field project report published 10/11/2015. The report stresses the need to create a market for electricity […]
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Mar, 2015
Position Paper on RCS (regulations, codes and standards)
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This Position Paper supplies an accurate overview of the current Regulations Codes & Standards (RC&S) framework throughout the Europe for what concerns the installation aspects referring to the Fuel Cell-based microCombined Heat and Power (FC-based microCHP) systems. Its aim is to analyze the existing scenario and, when necessary, to supply opinions and […]
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Jun, 2014
European Supply Chain Analysis Report
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This report, published as part of the ene.field project, analyses the European supply chain for fuel cell micro-CHP and identifies three main challenges facing the fuel cell micro-CHP supply chain in Europe. The most seriously limiting factor for the successful development of the supply chain is production volume, which is […]
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Oct, 2013
Field Support Report
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This report is an evaluation on the current state of the art (at the beginning of the project) with regards to field support arrangements, training and certification. This document will ensure that all partners are aware of lessons learnt during previous projects (including the Callux project, other national field trials […]