Viessmann makes fuel cell heat and power a reality for European home owners

New polymer electrolyte fuel cell (PEFC)-based micro combined heat and power system (mCHP) is the first of its kind to be mass-produced in Europe. It goes on sale in April and is on display at Ecobuild 2014.Leading international heating systems manufacturer, Viessmann, has developed a fuel cell heat and power system with Panasonic that could revolutionise the domestic heating market. The Vitovalor 300-P is the first mass-produced, commercially available fuel cell to be developed for domestic use in Europe. The system, comprising a fuel cell unit, peak load boiler and hot water tank, reduces