Energy stations

摘要

An energy station includes a generating unit and a separate remotely located dispensing unit. The generating unit includes a housing having an electrolyzer for generating hydrogen and a storage unit for storing hydrogen from the electrolyzer. The dispensing unit includes a housing for dispensing hydrogen from the generating unit. The generating unit is located at a first location and the dispensing unit is located at a second location away from the first location. For example, the generating unit may be located outside the building and the dispensing unit may be located inside a garage. Also disclosed is a generating unit having a fuel cell for supplying electricity to the building and a heat exchanger for supplying heat to the building.