Residential Cogeneration Market

Fuel Cell Benefits


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Summary

Residential fuel cell cogeneration systems enable homeowners to increase their energy independence, while also delivering these key advantages over conventional power generation methods:

Reduced Energy Consumption
With combined energy efficiency of 70-80% (vs. only about 40% by conventional generation) cogeneration systems can reduce primary energy consumption by 20-30%.

Savings 
Consumers gain increased independence from grid electricity and receive financial savings.

Reduced Emissions
 
Residential fuel cell cogeneration systems reduce carbon dioxide emissions, compared to conventional energy generation and hot water systems.



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