Fuel cell system with grid independent operation and DC microgrid capability
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1. A method of providing electrical power to a load comprising:
- receiving DC power at an electric vehicle charging station from an electric vehicle battery located in an electric vehicle at an electric vehicle charging station which is located separately from the electric vehicle, wherein the DC power is received by bypassing an electric vehicle charging module (ECM) in the electric vehicle charging station;
providing the received power to at least one inverter;
converting the received DC power to AC power; and
providing the AC power to a load located separately from the electric vehicle.
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Abstract
A fuel cell system includes grid independent operation with DC microgrid capability. This fuel cell system has a capability of operation with and without the grid, and with DC micro-grid capability.
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1. A method of providing electrical power to a load comprising:
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receiving DC power at an electric vehicle charging station from an electric vehicle battery located in an electric vehicle at an electric vehicle charging station which is located separately from the electric vehicle, wherein the DC power is received by bypassing an electric vehicle charging module (ECM) in the electric vehicle charging station; providing the received power to at least one inverter; converting the received DC power to AC power; and providing the AC power to a load located separately from the electric vehicle. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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