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Bukh Bremen presents SFC's EFOY for leisure boating applications G erman boating technology and equipment specialist Bukh Bremen GmbH used the recent boot 2009 exhibition in DΓΌsseldorf to present the EFOY fuel cell for easy integration in sailboats. Produced by SFC Smart Fuel Cell, the EFOY fuel cell is an environmentally friendly, lightweight and silent power solution for boats and yachts that ensures 24/7 onboard power availability in any season or weather.
The EFOY fuel cell is directly connected to the onboard battery. It can be installed almost anywhere on board, except in the engine compartment, as temperatures above 40Β°C will impair the fuel cell's performance. In operation the fuel cell continuously monitors the battery's state-of-charge. Once this drops below a predefined level, the fuel cell will automatically start up and recharge the battery. When the battery is full, the fuel cell will automatically return to standby.
The EFOY fuel cell is almost silent in operation, a decisive advantage over generators which produce a lot of noise and exhaust emissions. The fuel cell will also operate in hybrid mode with a solar cell. In this combination it only switches on when the solar cell does not produce enough power.
'Reliable off-grid power onboard is a major concern -wind-and water-powered generators are not reliable and efficient enough, solar panels are often in the way and may generate too little power, even in sunlight when the sail's shadow is on them. And generators are just too loud and too heavy and big for smaller yachts,' says Detlef Lange, managing director of Bukh Bremen. 'The EFOY does not generate smell or noise; it is small and lightweight, fully automatic and always available. Just what sailboat owners need.' 'We are very proud that Bukh Bremen, a leading boat equipment specialist, has integrated our EFOY fuel cell into their product portfolio', says Dr Peter Podesser, CEO of SFC Smart Fuel Cell. 'Now owners of sailboats and yachts can enjoy the same full power convenience and comfort of the EFOY fuel cells as thousands of motor home owners all across Europe.'
The EFOY fuel cell is available in four different models -EFOY 600, 900, 1200 and 1600 -with a charging capacity of 600 to 1600 Wh each per day, depending on the boat's individual power requirements.
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