HYDROFUEL CELLS
Abstract: Electricity is generated from the energy; we get, by the burning of fossil fuels, where the fuel can be stored and used when needed according to the immediate energy requirements. Hence it is speaking to a concentrated and stable type of energy. On the opposite side, we have some irregular types of energy, for example, wind, wave, tidal and sunlight based. These can 't be put away and must be utilized according to accessibility; generally their energy possibilities are lost. For the usage of these energy sources, there is a need to convert this energy into suitable forms for storage. For this Hydrofuel Cells are one of the best way to create and store energy as they possess many positive qualities such as renewable, environment friendly, readily available elements for electricity generation etc. Here it is discussed about the working of Hydrofuel cells, advantages and disadvantages and lots more. The paper also contributes the comparison of Hydrofuel cells with the batteries.
Index terms: Introduction, working, why only Hydrogen element, comparison with Batteries, cost analysis, advantages and disadvantages, applications, problems faced in Hydrofuel cells, conclusion.
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