SFC Energy AG, a leading supplier of hydrogen and methanol fuel cells for stationary and mobile hybrid power solutions, together with its cooperation partner Wolftank Group, is developing a hydrogen emergency power supply system for telecommunications equipment of the Italian telecommunications provider TIM.
TIM is the leading ICT group in Italy with 30.5 million mobile and 16.4 million fixed network connections. The TIM Group is increasingly focusing on environmentally friendly energy solutions and is introducing new power supply systems that promote environmental sustainability.
In a pilot project, SFC Energy, together with Wolftank Group, with which it formalized a cooperation in March, has installed an emission-free emergency power generator for TIM in Trento. The complete system of power generator and energy storage consists of the innovative Wolftank Smart Cartridge, a special hydrogen storage unit for supplying fuel cell systems, and SFC Energy’s proven EFOY H2Cabinet.
“In a market that is currently experiencing a high dynamic of change, we want to offer solutions with our partner that accelerate the transformation process towards a climate-neutral industrial society. Within a very short time, we have successfully implemented a first project. This is the basis to drive an upcoming nationwide replacement of conventional diesel gensets by market proven hydrogen and fuel cell technologies”, says Dr. Peter Podesser, CEO of SFC Energy AG.
The complete system by SFC Energy and Wolftank Group can be used for emergency power supply applications for critical infrastructures such as gas utilities or telecom infrastructure. It replaces previously used lead-acid batteries and diesel generators and provides emergency power supply without emissions. Users not only improve their carbon footprint with this system, but also reduce total cost of ownership through lower maintenance requirements.
