Can Panasonic supply 100% of the electricity used in the factory?

As a means to supply 100% of the electricity used in the factory by using renewable sources, Panasonic will start a demonstration work of an energy management system based on integrated control of pure hydrogen fuel cell generators, photovoltaic generators, and lithium-ion storage batteries in the spring of 2022.

How does Panasonic energy management system work?

A modular renewable energy system that combines 570kW of electricity generated by solar panels with 495kW from hydrogen fuel cells and 1.1 MWh of lithium-ion storage batteries to generate and store clean energy. Panasonic’s proprietary Energy Management System (EMS) controls the entire process, monitoring the changing demand for power at the plant.

Why is Panasonic launching a hydrogen fuel cell system?

With the introduction of the world’s first commercially available pure hydrogen fuel cell system (5KW), Panasonic also aims to expand its applications from the residential sector into larger applications for larger buildings, shops and factories respectively the manufacturing sector.

Does Panasonic have a fuel cell generator?

As such, Panasonic has plans to invite university students and school pupils to the factory. Panasonic's RE100 solution uses its own 5kW pure hydrogen fuel cell generators. Manufactured in Japan, up to 250 fuel cell units can be connected depending on power demand and location.

Are hydrogen fuel cell systems environmentally friendly?

Hydrogen fuel cell systems generate not only heat in an environmentally friendly way, but also electricity. Panasonic has been researching hydrogen energy technology for more than 20 years.

What is a 5kw pure hydrogen fuel cell system?

Thanks to its modular set-up, The 5KW pure hydrogen fuel cell system from Panasonic can be connected as an array of multiple systems up to a Megawatt total size.