FuelCell Energy has announced that its carbonate fuel cell technology will be used in a biogeneration project developed by Ameresco for the Sacramento Area Sewer District (Sacramento Sewer) to convert on-site biofuel into clean electricity. The company will deploy one of its 2.8-Megawatt carbonate fuel cell platforms, which produces power and useful heat from biogas and has the potential for future production of renewable green hydrogen, on the project.
FuelCell Energy has also entered an agreement to provide comprehensive maintenance services for the fuel cell system, ensuring that Sacramento Sewer can focus on its mission of protecting public health and the environment while delivering renewable power from the cleanest technology available. Jason Few, FuelCell Energy’s CEO & president, highlighted the benefits of the company’s patented power platforms, emphasizing their ability to run on on-site biogas without combustion.
He mentioned that this technology helps community facilities like SacSewer produce efficient, clean, and continuous electricity with reduced operating expenses while also contributing to reduced greenhouse gas emissions and pollutants. Few further stated that FuelCell Energy’s technology aids local governments in meeting sustainability goals by minimizing or avoiding the use of combustion-based boilers for heat, boosting resiliency, and reducing dependence on the local grid.
FuelCell Energy has been operating in California since 2005 and has partnered with various government entities to provide clean energy to their communities through innovative platforms. The company has successfully installed three other systems running on biogas in Riverside, San Bernardino, and Tulare. With this new project in Sacramento Sewer, FuelCell Energy is further strengthening its position as a leader in providing sustainable energy solutions for community facilities across California.
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