Powering Electricity in Africa’s Southern District, Free State
The world’s first platinum-using fuel cell mini-grid electrification field trial has officially been launched in the Free State. Taking place in the rural community of Naledi Trust, Free State, this 12-month trial involved powering 34 households by using a methanol fuel cell prototype product developed for use in off-grid residential application. Over the last 3 weeks, the fuel cell prototype has been powering electricity to the households, subsequent to the testing of the s