The fuel cell [ Return towards  Hydrogen energy  ]

The electrolysis of water consumes electricity to produce hydrogen and oxygen. The fuel cell uses the inverse principle. It consumes hydrogen that is directly converted into electricity and… water.

Known for a long time, the principle of the fuel cell was discovered in 1839. To be more specific, we should say fuel cells, because there are different types. The most promising type to equip our vehicles uses the proton exchange membrane (PEM) technology.

By making it possible to produce electricity directly, the hydrogen-powered fuel cell meets many needs: supplying electricity in isolated areas, backup power at sensitive sites and producing electricity  to power a vehicle cleanly and silently.