EFOY Fuel Cell Generators

Now you can now have power wherever and whenever you want; there’s no need to compromise safety or convenience. If you’ve got an EFOY fuel cell you will always have a source of electrical power but without the noise and the odor. The EFOY fuel cell weighs is Lightweight and compact (7 kg) and measures 435mm x 200mm x 276mm. The EFOY fuel cell works cleanly and economically. The only thing it puts out besides electrical current is water and carbon dioxide in an amount comparable to a child’s breath.

High tech clean energy for marine applications

Having enough electrical current whenever you want it isn’t just a matter of convenience, although it certainly is that, too. However, it’s also a matter of safety. After all, you certainly want your GPS, your communications system, and your position lights to work reliably even if you’ve been on the sea for several days already. The EFOY fuel cell will always provide you with power whether you’re lying at anchor or with your sails to the wind. The EFOY fuel cell in comparison to other sources of power on a sailboat

An example: Here’s how powerful the EFOY 1600 fuel cell is

• It delivers more than four times as much electricity as a 100 Wp solar system in summer –even in shade, at night, and in the rain.

• It charges a battery just as completely as a generator working six hours – but without the noise and the odor.

Completely automatic

The built-in Automatic Charge Control regulator constantly monitors voltage and recharges the battery completely automatically. If voltage dips below 12.3 volts, the EFOY fuel cell will cut in automatically to recharge the battery. It then shuts itself off – again, fully automatically. You don’t need to lift a finger. 

Ease of Handling

Ease of handling on the high seas is essential. After all, you can’t just drop by your dealer to ask how this or that works when you’re in the middle of the ocean. That’s why the EFOY fuel cell is child’s play. Once you switch it on, that’s it. The EFOY fuel cell will communicate with you via the display on the remote control (standard equipment). And it usually only does that every couple of weeks when the fuel cartridge needs changing. Changing cartridges is also a matter of a few seconds, even if the EFOY fuel cell is running. 

Super light and compact!

Every centimeter and every gram counts on a boat. The EFOY fuel cell weighs a mere 7 kg and measures 43.5 x 20.0 x 27.6. Lightweight and compact, it will fit into any boat and it doesn’t break up the line of the boat, either. And the practical EFOY fuel cartridges mean that you can now take several weeks of power with you. On-board power has never been so easy!

Extremely quiet!

EFOY fuel cells work so quietly that they won’t even disturb you if you’re napping. If you install it in the bilge or near the battery, it will be practically inaudible. That’s a big advantage over generators! You’ll always have a fully-charged battery no matter how remote your anchorage is, plus you’ll have your peace and quiet, too.

Here’s how powerful the EFOY 1600 (1600 Watt) fuel cell is.

• It delivers over four times as much electrical current as a 100 Wp solar system in summer and
• it does so in shade, at night and in the rain.
• It generates as much electricity as your generator does after running for six hours.
• It recharges the battery as completely as six hours of running the generator – but without the noise and smell.
• In winter, it delivers more than sixteen times the electrical current than a 100 Wp solar system can.

EFOY Fuel Cell Power Output

The EFOY fuel cell comes in four different versions, depending on your needs:

• the EFOY 1600 fuel cell, with its output of 1,600 watt hours per day, is the convenient solution for your high energy needs;
• the EFOY 1200 fuel cell, putting out 1,200 watt hours per day, is your passport to energy independence for small to medium-sized boats;
• the EFOY 900 fuel cell, with an output of 900 watt hours per day, is suitable for powering lots of smaller electrical devices or as a supplement to existing power sources such as solar modules or wind generators;
• the EFOY 600 fuel cell, rated at 600 watt hours per day, handles your base load and is also suited for hybrid use together with a solar cell.
   

How does a fuel cell work in comparison to regular generators?

An EFOY fuel cell converts liquid methanol directly into electrical energy. A noiseless chemical process transforms methanol and oxygen directly into electrical current without any combustion. The use of ultra-pure, high-quality materials plus precision components make the EFOY fuel cell possible. A mixture of methanol and water is introduced on the anode side of the membrane. The needed water comes from the internal, patented, fully automatic water return system within the unit. The unit pumps ambient air into the fuel cell on the cathode side. The anode and cathode sides are joined by an electrical circuit. The methanol releases electrons (e-) to the anode when it comes into contact with the catalytic converter. These electrons then flow over the circuit in the direction of the cathode. Protons (H+) are likewise released passing through the membrane to flow to the cathode. There, oxygen reacts with protons and electrons to form water. The entire reaction takes place at the heart of the fuel cell, called the stack. The stack heats up to about 75°C during the chemical reaction. Thus, any water not needed in the process is released as evaporation into the atmosphere. A very small amount of carbon dioxide also arises; as much as what is found in a small child’s breath. This unique chemical process enables the cell to transform the medium directly into electricity. There are no intermediate steps and no loss of energy. Since the stack contains no mechanical components whatsoever, energy generation proceeds extremely quietly.

What are the EFOY fuel cell outputs:

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