Avoidance of pollutants such as nitrogen oxides by catalytic processes and sulfur compounds by adsorption
High overall efficiency of the CHP unit > 95%; electrical efficiency 35% (conventional technology based on combustion engines reaches 70-95% at its optimum operating point, respectively 32-34% - even when operated using hydrogen)
Reduced load sensitivity of the system efficiency compared to combustion engines
Increase of fuel cell efficiency in partial load (60% at 20% load, compared to 50% at full load)
Compact and highly efficient due to the application of catalyst micro channel plate heat exchanger technology
Highly dynamic operation possible by heat integration; optimum use of mass and heat flows
Low maintenance requirements due to an extensive avoiding of movable parts
PEM fuel cell technology was chosen due to its high reliability and durability