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Fuel-Cell Backup Power Under Your Desk

Posted by timothy on from the and-a-nikon-d1x-please dept.

An Anonymous Coward writes "Just up this evening on the Coleman Powermate web site: This is the first commercial fuel cell product that I am aware of. Who wants one under their Christmas tree?" I just wish the fuel wasn't quite so expensive.

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  1. Kudos to Coleman by imrdkl · · Score: 3, Interesting

    As a UPS, this thing could probably be matched (6hr/500w) by a few more lead/acid batteries under your desk. The cool thing is that you can buy these now just like any other (very expensive) generator. Coleman has invested the capital to make clean power available, and I for one hope they find a way to make it extremely profitable. (and somewhat more affordable)

  2. Not even close to being the first by inicom · · Score: 3, Interesting

    GE has been selling their fuel cell systems for over a year. Sizes from whole house residential systems to commercial building-sized units.

    They use propane (or natural gas?) and extract the hydrogen from there. Still have the problem of storage, but at least propane/natural gas storage is common and suppliers abound.

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    -a.e.mossberg