Cogeneration Market

Features & Benefits

Residential fuel cell cogeneration systems deliver key advantages over conventional power generation methods:

Reduced Energy Consumption
With combined energy efficiency of 70-80% (vs. only about 40% by conventional generation) cogeneration systems can reduce primary energy consumption by 20-30%.

Savings 
Consumers gain increased independence from grid electricity and receive average annual savings of US$600, based on results of the current Monitoring Program in Japan.

Reduced Emissions
The Ebara Ballard residential fuel cell cogeneration system reduces carbon dioxide emissions by up to 40% compared to conventional energy generation and hot water systems.