fuel cell
noun
: a device that continuously changes the chemical energy of a fuel (such as hydrogen) and an oxidant directly into electrical energy
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Microbial fuel cells harness a biproduct of a certain type of bacteria.
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James Morris, Forbes.com, 10 May 2025
Qualifying expenses include solar electric panels, solar water heaters, wind turbines, geothermal heat pumps, fuel cells and battery storage technology.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 22 Apr. 2025
In addition, 15 percent of 2028 builds will include battery storage and/or fuel cells, allowing for hybrid power generation.
—Jessica Benavides Canepa, AFAR Media, 17 Apr. 2025
High initial costs pose a significant barrier, particularly for smaller companies, due to expensive fuel cell technology and specialized hydrogen storage systems.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, FOXNews.com, 8 Apr. 2025
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James Morris, Forbes.com, 10 May 2025
Qualifying expenses include solar electric panels, solar water heaters, wind turbines, geothermal heat pumps, fuel cells and battery storage technology.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 22 Apr. 2025
In addition, 15 percent of 2028 builds will include battery storage and/or fuel cells, allowing for hybrid power generation.
—Jessica Benavides Canepa, AFAR Media, 17 Apr. 2025
High initial costs pose a significant barrier, particularly for smaller companies, due to expensive fuel cell technology and specialized hydrogen storage systems.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, FOXNews.com, 8 Apr. 2025
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“Fuel cell.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fuel%20cell. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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