The document describes Ballard Power Systems' 1 megawatt biomass to fuel cell power plant. It discusses how Ballard is a leader in PEM fuel cell technology and has expertise in fuel cell stacks and system integration. The plant uses biomass as a fuel source, which is converted to hydrogen through pyrolysis and gasification. The hydrogen then powers a PEM fuel cell system to generate electricity efficiently with low emissions. The system provides a scalable and cost-effective solution for remote communities currently using diesel generators.

1. July 20, 2012
1MW Biomass to
Fuel Cell Power Plant
Larry Stapleton
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2. Clean Energy Opportunity
The
Future of
Clean
Energy
Need Solution
New Global Ballard
Energy PEM Fuel Cell
Solutions Advantage
• Clean energy • Scaleable
future is
accelerating • Fuel flexibility
• No single energy • Efficient, reliable
technology solution and safe
• Fuel cell • Rapid response to
technologies will changes in power
play key roles demand
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3. Ballard Builds Clean Energy Fuel Cell Systems
 Ballard Power Systems is a recognized global
leader in the design & manufacture of clean
energy, zero-emission PEM fuel cells
 Founded in 1983
 Headquartered in Vancouver, Canada
 Strong IP portfolio… with access to 1,000
patents & licenses
 Partners with Mercedes, Ford, and many other
large companies
 Expertise in fuel cell stacks, system integration,
fuel processing
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4. Ballard’s Solution for Distributed Generation
Power Scalable from 165 kW
Packaging Self contained ISO container
Fuel efficiency 48%, based on LHV
Output voltage 380-480 VAC
Output heat load 1100 kW per 1000 kWnet
Available water
60-65˚C
temp
Self-contained systems,
Siting
simple integration with plant
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5. Current Distributed Generation Projects
Bella Coola HARP Pilot Project
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6. Hydrogen is the Most Abundant Element in Nature
 Sources of hydrogen suitable for CLEARgen™
system:
• By-product hydrogen
: Hydrogen created as a by-product of chlor-alkali
production, at carbon monoxide plants & other
chemical production
• Electrolysis from renewable energy sources
: Large-scale energy storage using hydrogen
produced during off-peak times
• Steam-reformation of biogas
: Renewable bio-gas reformed and purified to hydrogen
• Gasification of Biomass
: Converts organic waste to a hydrogen-rich gas
stream
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7. Biomass to Fuel Cell Power
Best solution for high efficiency, low emission
power production
• Scalable solution (150kW to multi-MW)
• Cost competitive alternative to diesel gensets in remote
communities today
• Flexible feedstock options
Biomass Pyrolysis H2
Handling Gasifier Purification
High H2
Syngas
PEM fuel cell
Biochar:
system
soil supplements
Biomass
Feedstock Heat Electricity
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8. Many Biomass Feedstock Options
 Flexible organic waste feedstock
options:
• Agricultural/forest
residues/underutilized wood,
Bamboo, mixed paper waste, wood
chips, sawdust, grass hay, straw,
miscanthus, tree/lawn waste, corn
stover
• Demonstrated program underway in
Korea to use treated Municipal Solid
Waste as feedstock
 Can process moisture levels up to
45% and pieces 1/4” and smaller
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9. As Efficient at Diesel, but Environmentally Friendly
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10. Benefits for Local Community
 CO2 neutral for a better environment
 Methane (CH4 a GHG that is 21x more potent than CO2) is
prevented from being released into the atmosphere as a
result of natural decomposition
 System is also a carbon sequester by trapping some of the
carbon within the bio char
 Allows community to contribute to the increase in their
own standard of living through more reliable power
 Creates sustainable, local jobs to manage biomass and
maintain the Power Plant
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11. 4 Step Process from Biomass to Power
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12. Plant Layout is 30m x 30M
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13. Banifits from Fuel Cells & Biomass
 Fuel cells will be an important part
of the future alternative energy mix
 Key environmental advantages
provided by Fuel Cells over
incumbent technologies
 Biomass can provide clean energy
fuel source for Fuel Cells
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14. Contact
 Jay Wahono, Green Energy Consultant
• jay.wahono@ballard.com
• +62 811152777
 Alfred Wong, Ballard Regional Director - Asia
• alfred.wong@ballard.com
• +1(604)338-6799
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