Australia-Germany Business Conference 2017: Smart Technology Showcase for Infrastructure, Transport & Utilities ICC Darling Harbour, Sydney Monday, September 25, 2017
adkor and FutureE at a glance June 2002 July 2003 April 2005 May 2009 June 2010 Okt. 2013 May 2014 March,2016 May 2017 Foundation of adkor First Contract of the Brandenburg Department of the Interior First contract of German Telekom (DTAG) First contract of the installation of emergency power supply for the German police adkor begins with the Development and planning of fuel cell systems First Order of 53 fuel cells of the German Police with 4 KW Order of the German State of Swabia of fuel cells as an 4 KW backup power system Order of the German State of Bavaria of fuel cells as an 4 KW - 8KW backup power system for the Police and Firefighter radio system The first order of a private energy supplier in Germany adkor designs and engineers safe power supplies for critical infrastructure We develops and markets innovative fuel cell systems (FC-systems) in the power range from 0.5 kw to 100 kw
adkor: Achievements 2002 2016 Fuel Cell Solutions adkor in numbers: Currently about 30 employees 20% scientists, 30% technicians > 25.0 M cum. turnover in fuell cells > 800 kw installed capacity FutureE Container > 300 Jupiter Fuel Cell Units deployed 10 international customers (as of 05/2017) Jupiter has proven international operations with excellent reputations Jupiter is available in all relevant product variations: indoor / outdoor / container / WK4 solutions, including converters for various AC and DC power levels Various Distribution Agreements in Europe, CIS and Asia Renowned customers from Telco, Utility, Industry and IT Significant relevant IPR secured: Know-how plus 3 patent families plus 3 patent applications All relevant Chinese certificates on hand
Jupiter Product Family Designed for back-up power in telecommunications, utilities, industry & IT Controller serves up to 20 fuel cell (FC) units FC Unit nom. 2 kw each (max. 2,5 kw/unit) Electrical Energy Storage Example: 8 kw Indoor Configuration Customers especially value the Jupiter Fuel Cell System, due to: High flexibility one system for many different applications (power & voltage levels) Very high efficiency (> 54%) It s a commercial product : fulfills practical customer needs (modular, plug & play, installation, service, reliability) Commercially proven in numerous applications Back-up power, minute reserve, peak power shaving functionality included
Plug & Play-Technology Mobile Radio Equipment Rectifier Fuel Cell Technology Air H2 Storage Hydrogen Easy installation, front-loading, plug and play Valuable space savings Easy Service (also supported by low weight of fuel cell units) Standardized interfaces Electrical power and communications Remote monitoring and controlling
Jupiter Controller: Functions Monitors and controls up to 20 FC-modules via CAN-Bus Controls all safety features and equipment (FC-modules and hydrogen supply) Activation of all central system components (FC-Stacks, hydrogen valves and sensors, etc.) Floating contacts for status and alarm signalling: System warning (system still operational) System alarm (system failure) FC-module in operation Hydrogen storage empty Webtool for visualisation of system status and for remote control (XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX/WebIF4.html) External communication interface: modbus Diagnosis LEDs: green (flashing) -> ready for operation green (on) -> system in operation yellow -> system warning red -> system alarm
System Monitoring WebTool (1/2) Overview complete system: Nominal Power Nominal Voltage
System Monitoring WebTool (2/2) Overview rack:
Hydrogen Storage and Supply (H 2 ) 1800 800 1200 Bridging time during power outage depends on hydrogen provision (amount and pressure) Corresponding additional cost for extra hydrogen storage not significant compared to equivalent investment for batteries Weight: ca. 950 kg 200 bar: 150 kwh 300 bar: 200 kwh 3200 2400 1600 Automatic switching device 1200 Example: Space requirement for the hydrogen supply of a switching station with 16 kw power load and a backup time of 50 hours: Installation of 4 bundles each with 12 bottles (@ 300 bar) and automatic switching device Bundles will first be completely emptied individually, then switchover to next bundle will be effected Exchange of empty bundles without interruption No supply gaps
Jupiter: Integration in Smart Grids All in one Solution: Back-up power Jupiter replaces batteries or battery- and diesel-solutions Minute Reserve providing passive minute reserve by taking the application off the grid and providing electrical energy to the application. Energy Relief to the Grid / Grid Energy Savings Peak Power Shaving Monitoring the application s power consumption. Providing electrical energy to the application in peak power situations lowers the consumption peaks from the grid permanent savings Integration of electrolyser Energy Sink to the Grid / Grid Energy Storage negative minute reserve Grid Application, e.g. Telco Equipment
Market: Focus on Telecom / IT applications adkor: trusted solution supplier to the european leading Telecom/IT Industries, OEMs and Network Operators Market Approach 1 st step: reference installations Achieve market reputation 1. Creating market pull by implementing reference projects with leading telecom operators, e.g. Establish products and solutions at leading industry players ( link to big names ) 2. Close cooperation with suppliers and OEMs to the Telecom / IT Industry, e.g. International expansion
GRIPS : Grid Independent Power Supply (3/3) Worldwide first completely 100% CO 2 neutral and grid independent mobile phone base station including: Wind Solar Fuel Cell System Network operator: FutureE Container Location: Versmold, Germany Inauguration: March 30th, 2011 3 more site already implemented in 2014
GenStore Integrated Fuel Cell & Electrolyzer System
H 2 pressure Battery SoC Grid power GenStore - Application Example Backup Conventional Installation Battery Cabinet Diesel Genset Diesel Tank No fuel logistics No environm. hazards No noise No emissions No vibrations No attractiveness for theft Low maintenance GenStore Installation H 2 GenStore Water Tank Tank GenStore Mode of Operation GenStore Solution Configuration Short Outage Battery Long Outage 1st Battery 2nd GenStore Grid connectionacdb Rectifier 3/6 kw Energy Manager Load 2/4 kw Electrolyzer 2.4 kw Fuel Cell 2.5/5 kwp Battery Hydrogen Charge Generation Battery (1..2 hours backup) Hydrogen Tank(s) (25 100 hours backup) AC DC H 2 Meas & Control
GenStore - Addressable Telco Market Segments Unreliable Grid Urban Backup Bad Grid Rural Runtime Remote Off-Grid Pure Solar Critical Infrastructures Extended Backup High availability Low noise Zero emissions Varying & unpredictable load patterns with extended outage periods High Diesel refueling cost High theft rates for Diesel and batteries Remote sites Difficult site access Solar prime power supply Low power (typically only one operator) Backup Power Complementary Power Autonomous Power 15
Business Case Evaluation Example: Back-up for Mobile Base Station (PMR) Operating hours per year Required Back-up time Electric Load 50 hours 24 hours 4 kw Generators Very high operation and maintenance cost (i.e. cyclic security starts and exchange of fuel) No remote control Reliability issues (often installation of 2 nd generator, however, not part of this calculation) Environmental pollution Batteries Limited lifetime Air-conditioning/heating required Energy conversion and energy storage in same device (double backup time -> double amount of batteries) Environmental hazards Fuel Cell Systems Hydrogen logistics (mainly hydrogen bottle rent)
Off-grid Business Case (2): Autonomous Energy Cell compared to standard Grid Cable Connection TCO (k ) Comparison of business cases: Autonomous Energy Cell (GRIPS), CO 2 -neutral solution with Solar, Wind and FC-System Conventional solution with Grid connection via power cable Assumptions for the business case: GRIPS Solution (Solar, Wind, FC System) as for customer E-plus (Location Büren, 2 kw) Grid connection via high voltage earth cable with special rodent protection Cable laying costs (including cable): average 75.000/Km (no rivers, no roads) Total Cost of Ownership Solar, Wind, FC Power cable OPEX for GRIPS: 2,5 k /year (Optional solution with Electrolyser (GFIPS) lowers OPEX even further) Break-even autonomous Cell vs. Grid Connection No OPEX for grid connection Cable Distance (km)
Installations at Deutsche Telekom Application System Housings Locations Back-up power supply with peak-power shaving and minute reserve Jupiter FC-System: 14 / 28 kw @ -60 VDC Indoor, Outdoor and Container Germany / Czech Republic Inauguration 2009-2011
Off-Grid Base Stations with E-Plus Application Grid Independent Power supply (100% zero emissions) Systems Jupiter FC-System: 2/4 kw @ -48 VDC Enclosure Container Location Versmold and Büren, Germany Commissioning 2011 and 2012
Installations Swisscom and Polycom Professional Mobile Radio Application System Housings Location Back-up power supply Jupiter FC-System: 6 kw @ -48 VDC Indoor / Outdoor Switzerland Inauguration 2011 and 2012
Installations China Mobile and China State Grid Application Back-up power supply Systems Jupiter FC-Systems: 4 kw @ -48 VDC and 4 kw @ 220 VDC Housing Outdoor cabinet Location Jiangxi Province, China Inauguration 2012
Installation German Professional Mobile Radio Application Uninterrupted power supply System Jupiter FC-System: 6 kw @ 380 VAC Housing Outdoor cabinet (WK4) Location Germany Inauguration 2013
Installation at Government District Office Application Backup power supply for IT Center System Jupiter FC-System: 20 kw @ 380 VAC Housing Container solution Location Göppingen, Germany Inauguration 2012
Our References End Customers OEM Partners Project Partners Czech Republic linked to T-Mobile Slowenia Emerson-Group, linked to EADS for BDBOS Germany Polycom Nidwalden United Nations Industrial Development Organisation Indonesia linked to BDBOS, Germany FutureE s Fuel Cell Systems installations serve as back-up and off-grid power supply in the Telco segment, but also in the energy, railway and industry sectors. Geographical focus for installations lies in Germany / Europe and Asia. In 2012, the FutureE customer base has further broadened significantly.
Jupiter Fuel Cells: Unique Selling Points (1/2) Weight per 2 kw-module: less than 30kg Plug & Play Technology: modular, easy front loading and installation provides numerous advantages, such as valuable time and space savings, easy serviceability, etc. Scalable Design: highest degree of flexibility, one system solution for many different applications and power requirements (0.5 kw up to 100 kw) Layout Variety: unique system platform for customer specific solutions combined with numerous cabinet and housings options. Individual power/ voltage/back-up time for various weather and climate conditions in indoor/ outdoor/transportable configurations (including various container solutions with special security requirements) Very High Efficiency: (> 54%@2 kw) resulting in up to 20% more electrical energy from a given amount of H2, thus leading to lower operation costs, less space requirement for H2 storage and extended run times
Jupiter Fuel Cells: Unique Selling Points (2/2) Liquid-Free System: Jupiter Fuel Cell systems are completely air-cooled, without any liquids and moving parts (except fans). Minimal maintenance effort Remote Monitoring and Controlling: intelligent controller unit enables remote start/stop procedures and different operating strategies, as well as provision of all necessary communication interfaces and maintenance capabilities Battery-Free System: the optional usage of Super-Caps (instead of incumbent sealed lead-acid batteries) enables the implementation of a complete battery-free system solution Minimal Stand-By Power: with less than 10W stand-by power consumption the Jupiter Fuel Cell has the lowest value of all comparable systems Smart Grid: All in One -functionality and applications (Back-Up Power with integrated Minute Reserve and Peak Power Shaving) GRIPS: proven competency for Grid Independent Power Supply enables the implementation of self-sustainable power sites
adkor: Headquarter since /2005 Thank you very much for your attention Hartmut Kordus owner and CEO adkor GmbH
Contact E-Mail: Hartmut.Kordus@adkor.de