AFC Energy Plc announced the completion of the first build of new generation LC30 30kW liquid-cooled fuel cell generator (the "LC30 Generator") which is now undergoing operational testing and producing power in accordance with its design specification. In order to drive market adoption and support AFC Energy's volume growth plans, the LC30 Generator benefits from significant advantages compared to the previous, air-cooled model, including: The manufacturing cost is c.85% lower. Substantially smaller footprint, enabling deployments in locations in which space is at a premium, with a greater than 50% mass reduction and 45% reduced volume.
The LC30 Generator is up to 20% more efficient and consists of 95% fewer components. With an increased operating range from -20degC to +50degC (compared with -5degC to +40degC for the previous generator) it is suitable for deployment globally across all populated continents. The LC30 Generator is also designed to accommodate a 100kW fuel cell in the same chassis, where customer requirements demand a larger power output, and will progress to certification and pre-production, supported by manufacturing partner, Volex plc.
