PEM fuel cells for improved grid reliability and power transfer

Battery energy storage systems (BESS), with power conversion equipment, can improve grid reliability and the transfer of power through transmission and distribution lines. Proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cells can be used to extend the capacity of a BESS, potentially making these grid energy storage systems more cost effective. To help evaluate these opportunities, This work proposes the development of a generalized model for a PEM fuel cell BESS (PEMFC-BESS) that will match hardware and operating schedules to selected portions of the grid.