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What is a fuel cell generator?

Updated 2 November 2026

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A fuel cell generator is a power unit that makes electricity from hydrogen without burning it. It runs quietly, and the only emission is water.

Is it the same as a hydrogen generator?

Not always. Many people say "hydrogen generator" when they mean a generator that runs on hydrogen. The same words are also used for machines that make hydrogen from water. A fuel cell generator uses hydrogen to make electricity.

Where it fits

Small loads far from the grid: telecom masts, remote sensors and cameras, film sets and events. For loads of tens or hundreds of kilowatts, a large genset is built for the job.

We make hydrogen fuel cell generators from 1 kW upwards.

Figures from the Unconventional Energy product pages. Updated 2 November 2026.