Benefits of a Hydrogen
Fuel Cell Microgrid
Clean Energy Replacement for Diesel Generators
States like California are banning diesel generators, but industrial users still need uninterrupted power. The Oncore Microgrid system is a 1:1 replacement for diesel and natural gas generators. Instead of burning fossil fuels to produce electricity, Oncore uses bottled hydrogen and fuel cells. This is carbon-free and is acceptable for use in restrictive states. Any application where a diesel or natural gas generator would be used can be replaced by a hydrogen-powered electric generator.
Avoid Rising Energy Costs
Year-over-year increases in cost and demand for energy are unrelenting. With a capital investment in hydrogen power today, you can achieve predictable operational costs for the life of the system. Minimal maintenance costs are required for both the hydrogen fuel cells and water electrolyzers used to produce local hydrogen.
Extract Value from Curtailed Solar
Utilities are less interested in buying back solar generation than they have been in the past. This changes the economics of an investment in solar. Now, this solar energy must either be used immediately, stored, or lost altogether.
Oncore Microgrid is a storage solution that converts unused energy from solar and wind power into storable hydrogen fuel. An electrolyzer converts electricity and water into hydrogen, and then a compressor bottles this hydrogen gas for efficient storage.
The stored hydrogen can be used in several ways: stored in tanks to generate electricity with fuel cells, repurposed for powering vehicles, or sold as a commodity. This system is both self-sustaining and a way to make solar more financially feasible at scale. Some argue the cost is near $0/kg because the hydrogen was generated with solar power that would otherwise have gone unused.
Create a Resilient, Self-Sustaining Microgrid
Hydrogen microgrids make utility blackouts a thing of the past. A microgrid uses local sources of power production and energy storage. The system is on constant standby and ready to power the load in a utility outage. Oncore Microgrid helps your operation keep production up, your lights on and your business in motion. The system automatically detects outages and toggles to hydrogen fuel cell power within milliseconds, without any disruption to power.
Low Maintenance
Hydrogen systems require low maintenance because they have few moving parts. Fuel cells require periodic air filter replacement. Water electrolysis requires minor consumables in addition to clean water.
Oncore Microgrid offers live telemetry monitoring with reporting and alerts to stay on top of scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities.
Durable Equipment
Oncore Microgrid's fuel cells and supporting equipment can provide energy in hot or cold temperatures. Built to withstand hot and cold outdoor environments.
Secure & Versatile Shipping Containers
Oncore Microgrid units are built directly into portable shipping containers. This allows you to safely store and transport the system on-site or as part of a mobile response/command center. Depending on your needs, the system can be built into a 20' or 40' container. Since the system is expandable and modular, several containers could be used in conjunction if necessary.
Be an ESG Hero
Our process helps your company stay compliant with increasing Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards adopted by business leaders and government entities around the nation. Hydrogen fuel cell technology is one of the best ways to start achieving ESG goals.
Federal & State Tax Benefits
Depending on the locality, you could be eligible for significant tax benefits and credits through your state and federal government. Some users could even see 30-80% or more of the unit's cost paid for by tax credits and rebates
100% Green, Clean & Safe
Our process helps your company stay compliant with increasing Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards adopted by business leaders and government entities around the nation. Hydrogen fuel cell technology is one of the best ways to start achieving ESG goals.
