Distributed Generation Systems

Chapter 5

Fuel Cells

Hamdi Abdi*; Ramtin Rasouli Nezhad^†; Mohammad Salehimaleh^‡    * Razi University, Kermanshah, Iran^† University of Western Ontario, London, ON, Canada^‡ University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, Ardabil, Iran

Abstract

This chapter deals with the main types of fuel cells, their relevant specific applications, and their most important features. The author discusses voltage losses as the most crucial issue of fuel cells, from the electrical point of view. Rules and policies governing the use of a grid-connected FC are presented in this chapter. The author details fuel cells’ ability to provide both real and reactive powers. Applicable power electronic interfaces concluding boost converters, and the inverters to provide desirable AC ...