India has a severe air quality problem. In the last 5 years, air quality has deteriorated further, completely missing the targets proposed by NCAP, that is, the National Clean Air Program. It is having a disastrous effect on the respiratory health of our citizens. And, it requires an urgent solution, unlike our nation's 2070 goal for net zero, or 2047 goal for energy independence. The NCAP has identified, that 7 to 18 percent of city pollution, is contributed to stationary diesel generators. As per the directives of the Commission for Air Quality Control the use of diesel generators has largely been banned in the National Capital Region. Going forward, this policy is bound to be adopted across other metros and large cities. So what options do we have for power backup in the future? Well, there are three alternatives, to chose from. Natural Gas Genset, Hydrogen fuel cell and lithium ion batteries. Substituting a diesel gen-set, with a lithium ion battery powered inverter, has the lowest fuel cost. Consider a typical case of a 20 kVA backup requirement, for 8 hours at a stretch. A battery will literally save, five lakh rupees compared to hydrogen fuel cell, or natural gas genset, over a thousand days of usage. In spite of that, gen-set buyers are still skeptical of installing a battery-inverter system, today. Firstly due to its massive fixed cost, of at least forty lakh rupees, for a 200 kilowatt hour sizing. Then, there's the added risk of battery’s warranty, not being honored, in case of battery-failure, given the lack of a single, reputed, lithium-ion battery supplier in India, with a proven track record. This is where a hydrogen fuel-cell inverter fits perfectly. By twenty-thirty, a 20 k-v-a fuel-cell inverter, is forecasted to cost about 8 lakh rupees. Agreed that a c-n-g genset will be a bit cheaper to buy. But there is so much variation in the c-n-g price across the country, that is some cities it is more expensive than diesel! In a lot of cities, the cost of hydrogen required for running for a fuel-cell gen-set works out cheaper than c-n-g. Not to forget, c-n-g is not a zero emission solution anyways. The sheer scalability of a fuel-cell inverter is unmatched. Increasing the back-up from 8 hours to 16 hours just requires adding an 8 kg tank to the fuel-cell system, which will cost less than 2 lakh rupees. However, doubling the battery-inverter's capacity will require an additional battery worth at least 40 lakh! Recognizing this need for fuel-cell based power backup in the near-future, we at Hydrovert are developing an optimized solution for the Market. With our troika of patents giving us four major advantages over our competitors. First, is the operational cost. Hydrovert’s patented PFMS technology ensures that the fuel cell operates in its highest efficiency zone resulting in 20 percent lower hydrogen consumption. Second, is safety. We are fully compliant with AIS-157 (ARAI standard). Strategically placed Hydrogen sensors are capable of detecting even minor hydrogen leaks. Cylinders used are PESO certified. Third is the durability. Hydrovert’s optimum powertrain design counters the negative impact of pollutants, humidity and temperature resulting in 50% improvement in FC durability. And fourth is Thermal Stability. Hydrovert’s proprietary battery pack uses advanced LTO technology which provides high discharge rate, while being immune to thermal runaway. Hydrovert is perhaps the only organization in India, with in house capabilities for end-to-end development of fuel cell solutions. Starting with the Gas Supply System. Proper gas delivery system design incorporates critical safety features such as PRV, check valves, filters, hydrogen leak detectors, solenoid valves, excess flow valves, bleed valves and other auxiliary components. Complete foolproof design ensures safe operation even in the most rough conditions. In addition to that, we do bespoke power electronics for our systems. The FC-battery hybrid contains a specialized PE device at its heart. It dynamically decides whether to use the FC power to charge the battery or to power the motor. It maximizes the FC efficiency and protects it from various external factors thus prolonging its life. Even the THERMAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (TMS) AND FILTRATION SYSTEM are our own design. The TMS ensures that the FC operates under optimum conditions which maximizes its efficiency and life. The filtration system ensures that common air pollutants do not contaminate the previous FC catalyst. This system ensures high longevity and excellent efficiency. On top of that, our systems are based on HIGH VOLTAGE ARCHITECTURE. High voltage architecture ensures good power delivery at all speeds ensuring excellent payload and high gradeability. Hydrovert's strong hybrid solution is capable of delivering sustained high power which guarantees excellent performance in all terrains. And last, but not the least, we have a HIGH POWER BATTERY PACK. Conventional Li-ion technology is prone to thermal runaway and is designed for slow discharge applications. Our specialized LTO battery technology not susceptible to thermal runway and capable of delivering over 10,000 charge/discharge cycles over its lifetime. It can operate effectively under extreme weather conditions.
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