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Gencell, an Israel-based start-up, says it will begin installing its fuel cell systems at the base of off-grid cell towers in Kenya by the end of this year
Asaf Shalev 17:44 [19659004] 02.07.18
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Adrian Group Kenya Ltd., a telecommunications company, has signed an agreement for work with Gencell Ltd., a recently profiled Israel-based start-up
by Calcalist. Gencell announced the contract on Monday, saying it would begin shipping and installing fuel cell units at the base of the off-grid cell towers in the West African country by this year.
A telecommunication tower (Illustrative) Photo: Gencell Fuel cells work by converting hydrogen fuel and oxygen into electricity, as the chemical reaction does not produce emissions . has been promoted as a potential alternative to burning fossil fuels.
The technology has not been feasible in many parts of the world where hydrogen is not available. Last month, however, Gencell introduced a fuel cell system that is equipped with a special device that converts ammonia, a readily available substance, into hydrogen fuel.
The start-up claims that a single 12-tonne ammonia tank should allow its GenCell A5 off-grid power solution to electrify a telecom tower for an entire year .
"Over the last 20 years, diesel generators have been the primary source of primary energy for off-grid or poor base stations," said Bernard Njoroge, general manager of the company. Adrian Group. "But today, they are no longer suitable for modern businesses that seek to minimize (operating expenses) or to the world conscious of the environment in which we live."
Gencell said Adrian Group can expect to save $ 84 million over 10 years.
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