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Apr 26, 2024Blog | Member News, Energy & Environment, Higher Education

The University of Hartford installs new fuels cells that will generate 1.8 MW of electricity

The University of Hartford campus

New England Council member, the University of Hartford has partnered with HyAxiom to install four stationary fuel cell power plants on the campus. The PureCell M400 is HyAxiom’s flagship product, which can convert hydrogen into fuel.

A fuel cell is a device that produces an electrochemical reaction instead of combustion, which has a smaller carbon footprint than traditional combustion power plants. Acting President Stephen Mulready stated, “We at the University of Hartford are thrilled to see the completion of this exciting project that will result in positive environmental impacts on our campus, surrounding neighborhoods, and community.”

The fuel cells are projected to produce 1.8 MW of electricity, reducing the campus’s electrical grid load. They will also be used as a teaching tool for students seeking to learn more about fuel cells and the campus’ sustainability efforts. HyAxiom already has fuel cells at many other universities, such as the University of Connecticut, Western Connecticut State University, East Connecticut State University, and Mission College in California.

The New England Council commends the University of Hartford for this innovative initiative.

Read for more from the Hartford Business Journal.

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