GenCell
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GenCell Ltd. is an Israeli company[1] developing hydrogen alkaline based fuel cell systems and solutions that replace diesel generators with clean backup power for utilities, homeland security, healthcare and automated industries, as well as Ammonia (NH3) based off-grid power solutions.[2][3]
History
[edit]GenCell Ltd was founded in 2011 by Rami Reshef, Genaddy Finkelshtain and Gil Shavit.[4] The company is headquartered in Petach Tikva.[2] In 2016, GenCell introduced the G5 line of hydrogen gas-powered backup generators to provide power in areas lacking centralized electricity [5]
TDK Corporation and GenCell began collaborating in 2017 to develop and produce an ammonia- based solution.[6] The collaboration involved GenCell’s material sciences knowledge and TDK’s manufacturing capabilities.[6]
In 2018, GenCell introduced the A5 fuel cell as an alternative to diesel generators.[7] In 2020, GenCell Ltd joined the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange [2]
In 2021, GenCell Ltd began deploying its A5 cell to power an advanced test unit at an emergency communications system station in Iceland.[8]
Technology
[edit]The company developed a process to create hydrogen-on-demand from anhydrous ammonia (NH3),[2][9] which enables its fuel cell solutions to also provide primary power for off-grid and poor-grid sites, as well as rural electrification.[10][9]
The company has non-noble metal catalysts patents that enable it to reduce the material costs, and liquid electrolyte (KOH),[9] making the fuel cell solutions for backup and off-grid power to operate in a vast range of weather conditions. [11][10]
GenCell developed a number of patented technologies,[12] including the use of a non-platinum catalyst,[13][14] mechanisms for using ambient air as an oxidizer (instead of pure oxygen),[9] and using lower-cost fuels such as industrial-grade hydrogen gas or anhydrous liquid ammonia.[3]
GenCell is field testing prototypes of small scale fuel cells fueled by ammonia. This ammonia-to-energy technology will provide clean energy users with another alternative. [15]
Cost
[edit]A GenCell A5 4kW generator costs 60,000-70,000 USD.[16] GenCell estimates that local production of ammonia will help reduce energy production costs, and will allow its generators to run at 70 cents per kWh.[17]
References
[edit]- ^ "GenCell A5 to power Iceland Emergency Communications System | Renewable Energy | Energy Digital". www.energydigital.com. Retrieved 2021-01-25.
- ^ a b c d "Israeli energy cell firm GenCell joins Tel Aviv Stock Exchange". The Jerusalem Post | JPost.com. Retrieved 2021-01-25.
- ^ a b H2-View (2021-01-14). "GenCell Energy solution to power advanced test unit in Iceland". Hydrogen View. Retrieved 2021-01-25.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ Reed, Ed (2020-12-08). "Fuel cells vs diesel, GenCell picks a side - News for the Oil and Gas Sector". Energy Voice. Retrieved 2021-04-05.
- ^ Klein Leichman, Abigail (2020-12-08). "Israeli clean fuel cells aim to slash diesel pollution". Israel21c. Retrieved 2019-12-09.
- ^ a b Kelly-Detwiler, Peter. "A Key To The 'Hydrogen Economy' Is Carbon-Free Ammonia". Forbes. Retrieved 2021-04-09.
- ^ Reed, Ed (2020-12-08). "GenCell A5 power solution assists operators and tower cos to cut Opex". Telecom Lead. Retrieved 2019-06-07.
- ^ "GenCell unit for Israel microgrid, emergency comms in Iceland".
- ^ a b c d "Fuel Cell Power Plays From California to Kenya". www.greentechmedia.com. Retrieved 2021-01-25.
- ^ a b "Iceland's emergency communications goes green". www.capacitymedia.com. Retrieved 2021-01-25.
- ^ H2-View (2021-01-05). "GenCell to supply CFE with hydrogen-based DC backup solutions". Hydrogen View. Retrieved 2021-01-25.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "Patents Assigned to GENCELL LTD. - Justia Patents Search". patents.justia.com. Retrieved 2021-01-25.
- ^ Kelly-Detwiler, Peter. "A Key To The 'Hydrogen Economy' Is Carbon-Free Ammonia". Forbes. Retrieved 2021-01-25.
- ^ Solomon, Shoshanna. "Israel's GenCell raises NIS 205 million in share sale on Tel Aviv Stock Exchange". www.timesofisrael.com. Retrieved 2021-01-25.
- ^ Waller, Nicholas (2020-06-19). "Is clean ammonia the next big thing based on hydrogen?". New Europe. Retrieved 2021-04-15.
- ^ Yoram Gabizon (November 10, 2021), ג'נסל הוכרזה ספק רשמי של דויטשה טלקום
- ^ Pravin Prashant (July 16, 2018), "Will fuel cell technology replace telecom towers powered by diesel?", digianalysys.com
