The 400kW fuel cell will provide 90% of the high school’s annual electricity requirements and its byproduct thermal energy will be used to heat the school during winter months as well as provide heat year-round to the school’s swimming pool.
The Connecticut Clean Energy Fund, through its On-Site Renewable Distributed Generation Program, will provide grant for Hamden High School’s PureCell System Model 400 fuel cell, a combined heat and power system.
The Town of Hamden and Board of Education anticipate that the 400kW PureCell System will reduce the school’s energy costs by $800,000 over the 10-year duration of the contract.
UTC Power stationary business director Neal Montany said the Model 400 offers the customers lower energy costs, reduced emissions, 24/7 assured power and an industry-best system efficiency and product life.
