| Fuel cells have emerged as an alternative for Building Cooling, Heating, and Power (BCHP) applications. The use of the fuel cells for cogeneration, simultaneously producing electricity and heat, as stationary systems for building applications is turning into a major milestone in their development.; In this feasibility study, a grid-independent fuel cell based BCHP system was evaluated as a alternative for “Green Houses” in Puerto Rico. The system was assess to determine the energy required to meet the hourly average electric and thermal loads of a typical residential unit in Puerto Rico. A Fuel Cell-Single Effect LiBr/H2O Absorption Cycle system will provides the required electricity and space cooling.; Results of the study indicate that the system is capable of meeting the electricity and heat requirements. The system is feasible for use in Puerto Rico but fuel source must be evaluated since no infrastructure is actually available in the island to provide a fuel source to every building. |
