Fuel Cells for Grid Modernization Opportunities and Needs Dispatchable Distributed Generation: Manufacturing’s Role in Support of Grid Modernization DOE-AMO Workshop Austin, TX, February 10-11, 2016 By Pinakin Patel FuelCell Energy Confidential Grid Support Services Using Fuel Cells Fuel Source Conversion Systems & Storage Natural High Temp Fuel Base Load Capacity Gas Cell Power Market Non- Spinning Steam Reserve + H Low Temp Fuel Cell 2 Heat Flexible Capacity (New) Wind/Solar Market Or Off Peak Power Battery Or Overgeneration Flexible Ramping Capacity H 2 Wind/Solar Frequency Or Off Peak Power Regulation Or Overgeneration Electrolyzers Utility Needs such as Voltage/VAR support, distribution system upgrade deferrals. Needs EPRI Input 2 FuelCell Energy Confidential 19 MW in Grid Support in Bridgeport “These [fuel cell] projects aren’t just good for the environment, they are good for our economy. They create jobs. They help reduce asthma and breathing ailment rates for kids. They grow our tax base.” Bridgeport Mayor Bill Finch (term expired Jan-2016) Type: Grid support w/ solar array Size: 2.8 MW Owner: Utility –rate base “Purchasing these fuel cell power plants supports our goal of investing in renewable distributed generation Type: On-site CHP Size: 1.4 MW to enhance the Owner: Project investor reliability of our power delivery “Sustainable and systemand offer our affordable energy is customers cleaner an increasingly energy.” James P. important component Torgerson, President & CEO, Avangrid of the new energy mix at the University of Bridgeport.” Neil A. Salonen President, “The Dominion Bridgeport Fuel Cell Park is University of Bridgeport another important step in our efforts to identify and develop opportunities to Type: Grid support produce clean energy that is reliable and Size: 14.9 MW cost effective." Thomas F. Farrell II, Chairman, 3 Owner: Utility –PPA structure President and CEO, Dominion FuelCell Energy Confidential Enabler for H Infrastructure for Mfg., 2 Transportation and Grid Support 1.4 MW DFC1500® • Utilizes one module • Adequate to power 1,400 homes Four-Stack Module 2.8 MW DFC3000® 1.4 megawatts • Utilizes two modules • Adequate to power 2,800 homes Individual fuel cell & 350 kW fuel cell stack Completed module 59MW fuel 1.4 megawatts cell park DFC provides strong foundation for Tri-gen technology (70 MW/yr production rate) 4 FuelCell Energy Confidential Hydrogen for Energy Storage 14.9 MW fuel cell park 59 MW fuel cell park Bridgeport, CT Korea 14.9 MW 59 MW Hydrogen Produced > 25 tons/day > 100 tons/day Hydrogen Available ~ 6 tons/day ~ 24 tons/day Grid Support 125 MWh 500 MWh Scale-up to MW scale Tri-gen system is needed 5 FuelCell Energy Confidential Industrial Application of Tri-Gen Demonstrating the Value Proposition While Reducing Torrington Operating Costs Transportation Transportation Material Service Electric Charging Hydrogen Vehicles Delivery Manufacturing Heat Industrial Manufacturing & Building Processes Hydrogen Systems Electricity 6 FuelCell Energy Confidential Black Start Capability Fuel (NG/BioGas/Propane) Co-Produced Fuel Cell Cars Hydrogen Base Load Fuel Cell Hydrogen Storage GRID Grid Benefits • Load Following • Enhanced Energy Security Load Following Fuel Cell • Ultra Clean Power • Provides Distributed H 2 Heat for Black Start Micro-GRID • Supports Intermittent Renewables Wind and Solar Power • Fuel Flexible, Water (Intermittent) Independent Hydrogen storage for rapid demand response and black start 7 FuelCell Energy Confidential Cross Cutting Role of H Technology 2 Liquid Fuel Production Waste Upgrade Biomass H Production Advanced 2 Advanced Manufacturing Vehicles Tri-gen + Electrolysis (Chemical (FCV, EV) Waste Heat Refinery) Energy Storage to Support Solar and Wind 8 FuelCell Energy Confidential Advanced Energy Storage for Grid Support Waste/Dilute H Sources 2 (ex. Tri-gen System) H 2 Purification Compression m Storage e (Charge) tsy Excess S e In Electricity Wind g Fuel a rotS y)CBF- Cell Grid g( r en Battery E d ir Solar b y H Shortage In Electricity Solution to Duck Curve Issue Discharge Power 10 18 Power Energy Storage Capacity 1000 1800 Energy Storage Capacity 8 )hW 800 )h M W )WM 6 12 ( ytica x100 Systems )W 600 1200 M( yt ( rewoP 4 6 paC egar M( rew 400 icapaC e 2 otS y oP 600 garo grenE 200 tS ygr e 0 0 n BFC-1500 BFC-1500 Wind/Solar 0 0 E 100 x BFC-1500 100 x BFC-1500 Wind/Solar BFC-1500 System Cumulative Grid Support 9 FuelCell Energy Confidential Advanced Tri-gen Technology Needs Needs H 2 Fuel Cell Forklifts/ Grid Support DFC® Power Plant Solid State Solid State (Electricity + Hydrogen Hydrogen Hydrogen) Separator (EHS) Compressor (EHC) Hydrogen co-production technology is enabler for advanced manufacturing and grid reliability 10 FuelCell Energy Confidential