Tech 4 Grid Free

Given the latest experience with the massive poweroutages, I would say it is a safe bet to invest in technolgies that help empower communities with some homegrown power generation.

One of those technologies that may help is hydrogen generation, to help create a decentralized grid. Here are some of the technologies I found in my search for kicking the centralized electricity grid habit.

Protoonenergy:

http://www.protonenergy.com

from their website:

 Proton Energy Systems builds HOGEN^® PEM hydrogen generators and UNIGEN^® regenerative PEM fuel cell systems. The hydrogen generator produces hydrogen from electricity and water efficiently and without harmful by-products. Our UNIGEN regenerative FC systems combine our hydrogen generation technology with a FC power generator for uniquely cost-effective, pollution-free energy storage.

Ballard Energy

http://www.ballard.com/

from their website:

Vancouver, Canada - Ballard Power Systems (TSX: BLD; NASDAQ: BLDP) today introduced the Nexa® RM Series, its hydrogen fueled stationary fuel cell power generator. Developed to meet the needs of the uninterruptible power system (UPS) and telecommunications power markets, the Nexa®RM Series is based on the technology developed from Ballard’s first commercial fuel cell product –the Nexa® power module. The Nexa® RM Series is modular and its power output is scalable in 1 kW increments to meet individual customer requirements.

National Hydrogen Association:

http://www.hydrogenus.com/

from  their about us page:

 The National Hydrogen Association (NHA) is leading the transition from a fossil fuel-based energy infrastructure to a  hydrogen-based one. Since its inception, the National Hydrogen Association, through its members, has guided the hydrogen community’s efforts to create a shared vision for the hydrogen energy infrastructure.

Member page: for  a list of the member companies, consult the following webpage:

http://www.hydrogenus.com/nha-members.asp

possibly a more neutral site may be the

Schatz Energy Research Center (SERC)

http://www.humboldt.edu/~serc/index.shtml

from their about us page: At the Schatz Energy Research Center (SERC) on California's North Coast, we are working to establish clean and renewable energy technologies in our society. We design and build proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cells, zero emission vehicles, and solar hydrogen power systems. As scientists and engineers, we are dedicated to our research. As teachers we are passionate about educating people of all ages about the exciting potential of the hydrogen economy.

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