How does the fuel cell work?

By combining hydrogen with oxygen from the air, fuel cells generate electricity and release only pure water and heat.

Click here for more information about the fuel cell and the green building initiatives at the Eden Prairie Library. 

 Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Power Information Sites

Fuel Cell Technology

·         Extensive information about fuel cell technologies from the non-profit organization, Fuel Cells 2000. 

·         A fact sheet from the Minnesota Office of Environmental Assistance on components, uses and operation of proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel, the type of fuel cell at the Eden Prairie Library: 

Hydrogen Power

·         FAQ about power hydrogen power from the Minnesota Office of Environmental Assistance. 

·         General information about hydrogen and the hydrogen economy from the How Stuff Works website.

Local

·         Non-profit organization, Minnesotans for an Energy Efficient Economy, provides a wide variety information regarding fuel cell industry, research and policy issues. 

·         Hennepin County's Green Government information page including information about the Eden Prairie Library project.

For Kids

·         Alternative energy resources for children from the Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Network. 

·         Funergy: Learn about saving energy through fun online activities and games. 

For Teachers

·         Resources and lesson plans on renewable and alternative energy resources at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory.   

Project Partners

The Eden Prairie Library Fuel Cell Demonstration project was made possible by financial and technical assistance from 3M, CenterPoint Energy, the Minnesota Office of Environmental Assistance and Hennepin County.