Hydrogen fuel cell technology bringing power to schools in the Eastern Cape

Hydrogen fuel cell technology is being used successfully to provide standby power in some schools in the Eastern Cape. The power generated by the fuel cells is used to support basic energy requirements, for example, charging stations for tablets, fax machines and computers. The use of hydrogen fuel cell technology is part of a pilot project led by the Department of Science and Technology. The DST has partnered with the private sector in a pilot project to use hydrogen fuel cell technology in ...