Volta Energy awards Advent Technologies a €1.8 million deal for the provision of methanol-driven fuel cell systems
In an innovative partnership, Advent Technologies' Serene methanol-powered fuel cell units have been integrated into Volta Energy's product portfolio, serving as a supplementary power generator for their PV energy systems. This collaboration showcases the deployment of these units providing clean, renewable energy solutions, potentially supporting decentralized power needs with reduced greenhouse gas emissions.
The key features and advantages of Advent Technologies' Serene units, as demonstrated in their collaboration with Volta Energy, include the use of methanol as a clean fuel source for fuel cells that offers efficient, low-emission power generation. These units provide a reliable, scalable alternative to traditional batteries or hydrogen fuel cells by leveraging methanol's high energy density, ease of storage, and safety compared to hydrogen.
One of the significant advantages of Serene fuel cells is their use of liquid methanol, which is easier to transport and store than compressed hydrogen. The low emission footprint of these units mainly produces water and CO2, where the CO2 is significantly lower than fossil fuel alternatives. The modular and scalable unit design allows for flexible deployment, and there is potential for renewable methanol sourcing, making the system sustainable.
Volta Energy, a specialist in the development of hybrid mobile power products, offers total mobile energy supply solutions. Their hybrid products, ranging from 6 to 120 kVA, cater to both temporary consumption and long-term use. The fuel cells will work in conjunction with photovoltaic energy systems and batteries, providing sustainable backup power solutions for Volta Energy.
Under a €1,8 million frame contract, Advent Technologies will supply its Serene units to Volta Energy. The fuel cells will replace traditional diesel generators and work in conjunction with photovoltaic energy systems and batteries. The hybrid products offered by Volta Energy can handle peak power demands (peak-shaving), ensuring a consistent energy supply.
Serene fuel cells operate seamlessly at ambient temperatures and function efficiently even in humid and polluted air. They have a compact footprint, approximately a third of that required by a typical diesel generator. This collaboration between Advent Technologies and Volta Energy has resulted in a tangible, real-life product that delivers environmentally friendly energy on both sunny and cloudy days. Volta Energy believes in the role of methanol as an excellent hydrogen carrier and is confident that Advent's innovative products will enhance their offerings.
The supply chain for Advent's fuel cell units is expected to remain active throughout 2024, in line with the customer's specified timeline. This partnership marks a significant step forward in the adoption of clean, efficient, and sustainable energy solutions.
- The integration of Advent Technologies' Serene methanol-powered fuel cell units into Volta Energy's product portfolio demonstrates the potential of innovation in the renewable-energy industry.
- The collaboration between Advent Technologies and Volta Energy showcases the benefits of using methanol as a fuel source for fuel cells, such as efficient, low-emission power generation and ease of storage.
- This partnership between Advent Technologies and Volta Energy has led to the development of a tangible, real-life product that delivers sustainable energy solutions, even on cloudy days, and reduces greenhouse gas emissions.
- The use of Advent Technologies' Serene units in partnership with Volta Energy's products leverages data-and-cloud-computing technology to offer scalable, sustainable energy solutions, competing with traditional batteries or hydrogen fuel cells in the business world.
