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Zinc-Air fuel cells are quiet, safe and emission-free so it can be used indoors if required.
A [http://www.aedc.co.za/12_volt_dc.htm 12 volt DC zinc-air fuel cell] is manufactured by the [http://www.aedc.co.za/ Alternative Energy Development Corporation]. The carry case box has two 12V DC power outlets with a maximum output of 30W, a high efficiency energy saving light that lights out a room of 4X4 square meters, a cell phone charger and a on/off switch as well as a volt meter.


== Location and Intended Users ==
Anywhere without a reliable power supply

== Motivation ==
Not only do zinc-air fuel cells offer a clean and economical method of power generation but it’s possible for the whole community to benefit from the product. The reason for this is because the zinc anodes will need to be exchange regularly.

In a village or at the school, a fuel cell service shop could be opened, where locally trained persons could provide the service of anode exchange, charge batteries and cell phones.

== The Alternative Energy Development Corporation ==
A [http://www.aedc.co.za/12_volt_dc.htm 12 volt DC zinc-air fuel cell] is manufactured by the http://www.aedc.co.za/ Alternative Energy Development Corporation]. The carry case box has two 12V DC power outlets with a maximum output of 30W, a high efficiency energy saving light that lights out a room of 4X4 square meters, a cell phone charger and a on/off switch as well as a volt meter.

=== Key Features ===


Key Features;
* 4000 watt hour capacity
* 4000 watt hour capacity
* The fuel cells can operate from - 40 degrees C to + 65 degrees C
* The fuel cells can operate from - 40 degrees C to + 65 degrees C
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* Weight: 9kg
* Weight: 9kg


Purchase Cost = $130
* Purchase Cost = $130
Anode Replacement cost = $15
* Anode Replacement cost = $15

=== Extended Information ===
* This is done manually in the field and takes about 20 minutes per set of fuel cells. NO special tools or energy is required
* This box could run two laptops for 130 hours before the anodes would need to be exchanged (if the laptops were consuming 15W constantly).



== External Links ==
This box could run two laptops for 130 hours before the anodes would need to be exchanged (if the laptops were consuming 15W constantly).
* [http://www.aedc.co.za/ Alternative Energy Development Corporation]
* [http://www.evionyx.com/stationary.htm Evionyx]

Revision as of 15:30, 27 November 2007

Zinc-Air fuel cells are quiet, safe and emission-free so it can be used indoors if required.


Location and Intended Users

Anywhere without a reliable power supply

Motivation

Not only do zinc-air fuel cells offer a clean and economical method of power generation but it’s possible for the whole community to benefit from the product. The reason for this is because the zinc anodes will need to be exchange regularly.

In a village or at the school, a fuel cell service shop could be opened, where locally trained persons could provide the service of anode exchange, charge batteries and cell phones.

The Alternative Energy Development Corporation

A 12 volt DC zinc-air fuel cell is manufactured by the http://www.aedc.co.za/ Alternative Energy Development Corporation]. The carry case box has two 12V DC power outlets with a maximum output of 30W, a high efficiency energy saving light that lights out a room of 4X4 square meters, a cell phone charger and a on/off switch as well as a volt meter.

Key Features

  • 4000 watt hour capacity
  • The fuel cells can operate from - 40 degrees C to + 65 degrees C
  • No heat is created during operation.
  • Extremely reliable
  • Weight: 9kg
  • Purchase Cost = $130
  • Anode Replacement cost = $15

Extended Information

  • This is done manually in the field and takes about 20 minutes per set of fuel cells. NO special tools or energy is required
  • This box could run two laptops for 130 hours before the anodes would need to be exchanged (if the laptops were consuming 15W constantly).


External Links