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Clean energy solutions with EFOY Fuel Cells

Written by Powerbox | Apr 8, 2021 4:22:24 AM

SFC Energy presents new generation of EFOY Pro fuel cell: Fifth generation EFOY Pro offers more connectivity and IoT functionalities, longer lifetime of the EFOY Pro reduces operating costs by up to 33%, expansion of performance range and flexibility.

EFOY Fuel Cells are the ideal power generators for a wide range of stationary and mobile applications. They generate electricity reliably for weeks and months without user intervention. The EFOY direct methanol fuel cells are available as EFOY and EFOY Pro models with an output of up to 500 W depending on the power requirements and user requirements. Our EFOY and EFOY Pro models are designed for different application purposes. The EFOY models are designed for temporary applications with low operating hours and are used as a back-up power supply for grid-connected or solar-powered hybrid installations. The EFOY Pro series is ideal for continuous operation and can also be used in hybrid operation. You can operate your application completely autonomously with the EFOYPro, compensate for low solar output and use smaller solar modules.

Key Features

  • Extended lifetime warranty
    Guaranteed lifetime of 6.000 operation hours for EFOY Pro fuel cells 33% more guaranteed lifetime compared to series EFOY Pro 2.1 (4.500 h)

  • Higher power and more flexibility
    Different EFOY models to choose Up to 125 W output power

  • Improved installation options
    Lower height of the EFOY fuel cell Longer fuel connection Less weight

  • EFOY Cloud* capable
    IoT-Internet capable, automatic firmware updates, remote maintenance *requires additional hardware

 

Product Overview 

 
  EFOY 80 EFOY 150 EFOY Pro 900 EFOY Pro 1800 EFOY Pro 2800
Max. output 40 W 75 W 42 W 82 W 125 W
Nominal Voltage 12/24 V DC 12/24 V DC 12/24 V DC 12/24 V DC 12/24 V DC
Weight  6.5 kg / 14.3 lbs 6.9 kg / 15.2 lbs 6.5 kg / 14.3 lbs 7.2 kg / 15.9 lbs 7.8 kgs / 17.2 lbs
Dimensions

448 x 198 x 275 mm 

448 x 198 x 275 mm  448 x 198 x 275 mm  448 x 198 x 275 mm  448 x 198 x 275 mm 
Connectable Fuel Cartridges 1 (up to 8 with EFOY Fuel Manager) 
Operating Temperature  -20 °C to 40 °C  -20 °C to 40 °C  -20 °C to +50 °C  -20 °C to +50 °C  -20 °C to +50 °C 
Operating Materials  Methanol in EFOY fuel cartridges 
Performance classes of the EFOY fuel cells  40 W
Temporary applications
75 W
Temporary applications
42 W
Continuous operation
82 W
Continuous operation
125 W
Continuous operation
 

 

Better installation options Connection of EFOY Pro, Fuel Manager and Cartridge

More installation flexibility due to extended fuel connectors.

 

EFOY Fuel Manager

The Fuel Manager (FM) allows you to operate several EFOY fuel cartridges with one EFOY. Depending on the model, two, four or eight fuel cartridges can be simultaneously connected. The Fuel Manager automatically switches from the empty one to the next full fuel cartridge and ensures a long self sufficiency without user intervention.

 



  FM2 FM4 FM8
Connectable fuel cartridges 2 4 8
Dimensions (L x W x H) 150 x 73 x 170 mm 150 x 127 x 170 mm 150 x 235 x 170 mm
Weight 0,97 kg 1,73 kg 3,24 kg
Length of fuel connector 1,25 m 1,25 m 1,25 m
 

 

Control and configuration via control panel or the EFOY app

The control panel in the EFOY makes it possible to easily operate the EFOY and the EFOY Pro Fuel Cell. With just a few clicks, you can view information about the current operation of the fuel cell, such as the average charge duration, the battery voltage, the current charging current as well as the fuel cartridge fill level.

Battery parameters can always be adapted to special requirements. You can also access this data via Bluetooth or your EFOY app. All you need to do this is the EFOY Bluetooth adapter.

 
 

EFOY Fuel Cartridges High energy density and level of safety

EFOY direct methanol fuel cells from SFC are operated using methanol. The methanol is stored in EFOY fuel cartridges that have been designed especially for this purpose. Depending on requirements, EFOY fuel cartridges are available in 5, 10, 28 and 60 litre capacities. High-purity methanol is needed to reliably operate the EFOY Fuel Cells. To ensure compliance with the strictest safety standards, each filling operation is supervised by SFC quality management. Only when original EFOY fuel cartridges are used, can the maximum operating life of the fuel cell be guaranteed.
  • High energy density of fuel cartridges with 1.1 kWh/litre
  • 1 kWh= 0.9 litre
  • Child safety lock and safety valve
  • Certified according to UN3473 for road, sea and air freight

Which EFOY is the right one for me?

Thanks to the EFOY Energy Calculator you can calculate precisely your demand for energy. Simply input your energy needs to determine the model that suits your needs.