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The world’s energy markets are seeking the creation of solutions that help advance a decarbonized society and solve global warming. With an eye firmly on the future, the Mitsubishi companies are embracing the challenge of creating new mechanisms for the production and optimal control of solar power, hydropower, fuel cells and other renewable energies.
Mitsubishi Gas Chemical
DMFC Power Supply System in Development
Mitsubishi Gas Chemical (MGC) is in the process of developing a Direct Methanol Fuel Cell (DMFC) system which, using methanol aqueous solution as the fuel, allows the direct production of electricity without going through an intermediate hydrogen generation stage. Because it provides more than a week of backup power, the system is already in use in Japan as an uninterruptible power supply at unmanned radio base stations and in live camera installations. Even when installed in remote locations, the operator can ascertain the working status of the system by connecting to the cloud server over a mobile phone line. In addition, methanol aqueous solution is a non-hazardous material and can be stored for long periods without degradation. Clean and quiet, the DMFC system provides a friendly power supply for urban and domestic applications.
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