Glossary

Base load

Base load, peak load and medium load play an important role in power generation. What is the base load? Base load refers to the amount of electricity – or electrical power – generated that is needed during the course of the day. The terms medium and peak load, on the other hand, refer to the power that is produced in addition to this, but is not needed all the time.

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Bipolar plate

Metallic bipolar plates are an important element of fuel cells used in vehicles. They could therefore play a major role in the future of fuel cell technology. The article explains why this is so, what other advantages bipolar plates have and what applications they serve in the context of the increasingly popular fuel cell technology.

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Blue Hydrogen

Gray, blue, green and turquoise – hydrogen has different names depending on how it is produced. In fact, however, hydrogen is always a colorless gas. The article reveals how the individual types of hydrogen differ from one another and which of them is the most climate-friendly.

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CHP Plant

This article describes the basics of CHP plants, how they work, and why they are more efficient than traditional fossil fuels. Learn about the potential impact of CHP plants on the future of energy production.

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Climate Neutral

Uncover the undeniable impacts of climate change, from erratic weather to energy conflicts. Dive into the concept of climate neutrality – its significance for individuals and businesses, its core tenets, and the process of becoming climate neutral certified. Follow this text that will dive deeper into the matter.

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Critical Infrastructure

Most of us have heard the term "critical infrastructure" used within news reports that are intended to leave an impression upon the listener or even in technical articles describing a specific product or industry. However, what does critical infrastructure actually signify?

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E-Mobility

E-Mobility is the future of transportation, utilizing electrical propulsion for cars, bikes, and more. It’s eco-friendly, affordable, and efficient, but still faces obstacles. Discover the latest innovations and learn why it’s worth making the switch.

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Electrical energy

Distributed generation is a popular approach, decentralizing power generation. It offers benefits like efficiency, reliability, and renewable energy integration. Challenges include grid integration and the general cost. The article will address these questions.

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Electricity from renewable energies

Electricity from renewable energies has long since accounted for a large share of the power supply in Germany. As part of the energy transition, suppliers of electricity from renewables are further expanding climate-compatible "green power". The aim is to generate electricity and heat only from renewables – also to make us less dependent on imports of fossil fuels.

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Electrolyzer

What is hydrogen electrolysis? As a natural chemical substance, hydrogen can be used to store and convert energy. Hydrogen electrolysis is just one of the processes that can be used to generate hydrogen. In the following, we explain how hydrogen electrolysis works and how efficient the method really is.

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Emergency generators

Emergency power generators are used to generate electrical energy and differ in terms of their drive and mode of operation. In the following article, we explain which emergency power generators are available and how they work.

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Environmental Protection

The behavior of organizations and governments taking action to help protect the natural world is one of the most often used definitions of environmental protection. Discover the goals and issues of environmental protection and how it can ensure a cleaner world.

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Fuel cell efficiency

Successful implementation of the energy transition requires more than just electricity from renewable sources. Sustainable power generators, smart grids and flexible electricity storage systems are equally important for success. Efficiency is an important factor in the interaction of all components. But how can a statement be made about what is efficient and what is not? And how can the efficiency of individual power generation technologies be measured and quantified? The efficiency factor provides information on this. What do you mean by efficiency? The efficiency factor provides information on this.

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Gas grid

The gas grid in Germany ensures that the natural gas extracted at the respective production sites reaches the end user. The article explains the system of gas supply in Germany, where our gas comes from and what the gas grid of the future might look like. In particular, it looks at the importance of hydrogen for the gas network.

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Green Technology

Green technology has now become a truly global industry, with some advantages but also disadvantages. This article also deals with green technology projects and their effects and challenges.

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H2S – Hydrogen Sulfide

Although H2S (or hydrogen sulfide) might not be familiar to the average consumer, millions of tonnes of this gas are generated each and every year. H2S is a common byproduct of processes such as petroleum production, the breakdown of organic materials and the treatment of wastewater.

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Heating value of hydrogen

Hydrogen is a combustible gas which, due to its good properties, can be a source of energy but also a storage medium for solar or wind energy, for example. The following article explains the role played by the calorific and heating value of hydrogen and how they are determined.

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Hydroelectric power

What are the main principles as well as advantages of hydroelectric power and what is the future of the hydroelectric power industry as a whole? These and other topics are covered in our article.

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Hydrogen drives

Hydrogen as a drive for so-called fuel cell cars has some exciting properties. Basically, hydrogen cars are electric vehicles, with the difference that a hydrogen fuel cell including hydrogen tank is installed in the car.

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Hydrogen Storage simply explained

Clean, renewable energy technologies are the way forward: solar, wind and wave or tidal power. However, some of these energy sources are site-specific and intermittent.

Although it is possible to improve reliability through battery storage, the disadvantages include limited capacity, short equipment life and extra waste. Therefore, hydrogen is a promising alternative in the quest for better renewable energy. Below, you will find a comparison of hydrogen storage methods, energy efficiency and economic aspects.

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Lead Acid Battery

How does a lead acid battery work? What are some of the primary features of this type of battery? Do these batteries offer any unique benefits? Are there any potential drawbacks? Those who are curious to learn more should find the information highlighted below quite interesting.

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Metal hydride storage

Metal hydrides are one of several ways to store hydrogen. How do metal hydride storage systems work? How effective are metal hydride storage systems? This, and for which technologies it plays a role, is explained in the following article.

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Off Grid Energy

What exactly is off grid energy? What are its primary advantages and which challenges currently exist? These are some of the questions that the team at EFOY Pro will address throughout this article.

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Offshore wind power

Offshore wind power in the Baltic and North Seas is supplying more and more households with climate-neutral electricity. What is an offshore wind farm? The following article provides a definition and explanation of how offshore wind power works, what it costs and what effects this type of energy generation has.

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Oxygen as oxidizing agent

Oxidation, reduction. We’ve heard this before, but it’s been a long time. What is it all about again? What is an oxidant? And what does all this have to do with fuel cell technology? A lot, because neither an EFOY Jupiter hydrogen fuel cell nor an EFOY direct methanol fuel cell can work without an oxidizer. To start with, let’s explain the difference: oxidation is a chemical reaction involving oxygen. Reduction is a deoxygenation reaction.

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Partial oxidation

With the growing interest in hydrogen fuel cells for energy generation, the need for a decentralized supply of hydrogen is also increasing. Partial oxidation is one of the processes currently in use for hydrogen production. The following article explains how this works and what types of partial oxidation are available.

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Photovoltaic systems

More and more people are purchasing photovoltaics for their property and hope to save money on electricity costs. But what is photovoltaics actually? How does a photovoltaic system work? What about the political support for photovoltaic systems and when does the purchase become worthwhile? The following article answers these and other important questions about photovoltaic systems and solar power.

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Power Outage

Power Outages are mostly a thing of the past but they can still occur. Besides the inconvenience for ones personal life, they can actually cause severe damages. This article will dive deep into the matter. Read it here.

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Primary Energy

The best energy is that which is not consumed in the first place. Logical, all critics of common bon mots may now object. But how is that supposed to work in a globalized world and an increasingly digital economy? Industry needs energy, cars need fuel and the home needs to be heated. You may be reading this text right now on the screen of your PC. As you can see, reducing energy consumption is one thing.

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Protection Class

What does this variable signify? Are there different levels and how are these determined? Let’s take a closer look at the protection class of a building and what purposes this rating system serves.

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Reducing agents

Reducing agents are also called reducers and are substances that donate electrons and in this way reduce other substances. In this process, the reducing agents themselves become oxidized.

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Renewable Energy Sources

This article will cover some important points related to renewable energy sources. Among other things, what is special about these energy sources? How many types there are and what advantages they have.

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Secondary energy has many facets

If there is primary energy, there must also be secondary energy. The prefix alone suggests this. The following text will deal with secondary energy. What is secondary energy? It is best to start directly with a definition of secondary energy. Secondary energy includes the types of energy that do not come directly from nature. So, in that sense, it is converted primary energy. Primary energy includes lignite, petroleum, and natural gas, but also solar energy, wind power, hydroelectric power, geothermal power, and tidal energy.

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Steam reforming

Steam reforming is currently probably the most common large-scale industrial process for the production of hydrogen from carbonaceous resources such as natural gas and biomass.1 What is steam reforming? What are the advantages of steam reforming? What is the role of steam reforming in fuel cells? This and more is described in the following article.

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Sustainable Energy

Sustainability and energy have historically maintained a delicate connection, often characterized by its complexity. Striking a harmonious balance between eco-friendly innovations and economic viability can present considerable challenges at times. This text will address the matter.

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Synthetic Fuels

In laboratories around Europe and the Americas, scientists are busy researching alternatives to fossil fuels. Besides the damaging emissions and escalating costs of petroleum products, recent geopolitical instability in the east of Europe has added to the pressure of seeking new energy sources. So, what kind of synthetic fuels are under development today? Below, we explore what renewable and synthetic fuels are. Please read on to learn more, including their advantages, production methods and availability.

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Uninterruptible power supply

SFC Energy is a leading supplier of direct methanol and hydrogen fuel cells. We also manufacture hybrid energy solutions for residential and industrial applications. Our fuel cell technology can be used for uninterruptible power supply.

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