BARCELONA, Spain--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Electro Power Systems SpA is launching ElectroSelf, the world’s first entirely self-recharging hydrogen fuel cell technology at Mobile World Congress, Barcelona [stand 7IZ19 (Innovation Zone) in hall 7]. It is designed to deliver dependable backup power for mobile networks in any location whether off-grid, in locations with unreliable power, or in extreme climates. The self-contained and self-recharging fuel-cell system consumes only water, produces zero greenhouse gas emissions and can be installed to backup renewable or mains power. It releases mobile operators from much of the inconvenience of providing backup power through gensets and batteries. It drives operating expenses down, minimises maintenance, eliminates diesel refueling or battery replacement costs, and provides comprehensive remote power monitoring and control.

ElectroSelf fundamentally changes the economics of backup power provision. Initial CapEx is offset by a far lower total cost of ownership and an extended product life expectancy. It dramatically reduces the operating costs by eliminating ongoing fuel costs and minimising maintenance visits. For example, it only requires minimal water top-up once per year.

ElectroSelf gives operators an opportunity to make a significant step towards greener networks and operations. It is a completely clean technology and specifically designed to work with both renewable and grid power. It is particularly useful for off-grid installations because it enables the storage of renewable energy, which is never supplied constantly. Less frequent maintenance visits plus remote monitoring mean dramatically lower carbon emissions from maintenance travel and this smaller environmental footprint is matched by an ultra-neat physical footprint of just 600x800mm which requires no extra space for air-conditioning or cooling.

ElectroSelf can unleash true business benefits. It operates between -20°C and 45°C enabling operators to expand further off-grid and into more extreme climates than legacy backup power technologies can tolerate. ElectroSelf has advanced control and power electronics that enable fully remote management and control.

Electro Power Systems was founded in 2005 and is based in Italy. It is an established player in the sector of fuel cell systems for mission-critical backup power applications. More information can be found at www.electrops.it. ElectroSelf is a trademark of Electro Power Systems SpA.

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