DANBURY, CONN.—FuelCell Energy, Inc., a manufacturer of ultra-clean high efficiency power plants using renewable and other fuels for commercial, industrial, government, and utility clients, announced that its 2.8 megawatt (MW) DFC3000 power plant operating on natural gas has been certified under the California Air Resources Board’s (CARB) distributed generation emission standards that were established in 2007 (CARB 2007).
The CARB 2007 certification affirms the ultra-clean emission profile of the DFC3000 to the various California Air Quality Management Districts that oversee the clean air permitting process. Due to this certification, the local Air Quality Management District can choose to exempt clients from local clean air permitting. Certification requires extensive testing of emissions to ensure compliance with California’s toughest-in-the-nation air quality standards.
“This clean air certification is important for our clients as it demonstrates the ability of Direct FuelCell power plants to meet challenging clean air standards,” said Jeff Cox, Director Policy Development, FuelCell Energy, Inc. “Our technology generates ultra-clean electricity, an attribute that is highly valued in locations with strict air permitting requirements, such as the State of California. Combustion-based sources of power generally require clean air permitting, which is sometimes difficult to obtain in certain regions of California.”
Meets Product Safety Standards
Additionally, the DFC3000 received certification that the power plant meets national product safety standards. This ANSI/CSA America FC1-2004 certification assures local authorities and insurers that the power plant meets all design, construction, quality, safety and operational requirements and confirms that the power plant can be safely connected to the existing power infrastructure.
These certifications help to simplify and accelerate the approval process for installing distributed generation DFC3000 power plants.
The DFC3000 joins FuelCell Energy’s other power plants that previously attained these certifications, including the DFC1500 and DFC300. The company recently announced two sales of DFC3000 power plants to clients located in California.
Fuel cells provide ultra-clean power generated in a highly efficient and reliable manner. Power is generated by an electrochemical reaction that does not require combustion. Fuel cells emit virtually no pollutants due to the lack of combustion, resulting in clean power generation. The fuel cell power generation process is very efficient, particularly when the byproduct heat is used for combined heat and power (CHP) applications. The high efficiency results in a greater amount of electrical output for a given amount of fuel.
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