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DCBob

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2. The "problem" with fuel cells is that water still needs to be converted to hydrogen first..

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Sun Jun 28, 2015, 08:05 PM

Jun 2015

which requires energy but if it can done efficiently with solar cells tapping free energy from the sun then it could be a game changer. According to the article this new process provides 82% efficiency which sounds remarkably high.

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Invention May Make Hydrogen a Real Green Contender [View all] nationalize the fed Jun 2015 OP

Before The Celebrations Begin - Let's See If This Ever Leaves The Lab cantbeserious Jun 2015 #1

The "problem" with fuel cells is that water still needs to be converted to hydrogen first.. DCBob Jun 2015 #2

Hydrogen isn't particularly efficent on the other end either though Fumesucker Jun 2015 #3

Don't forget the energy to compress it. hunter Jun 2015 #5

It's cleaner. DCBob Jun 2015 #7

Yeah, that makes sense but if the goal is to reduce burning hydrocarbons.. DCBob Jun 2015 #6

If you are putting electricity in one end and out the other batteries are more efficient Fumesucker Jun 2015 #8

Direct Stanford Source and link to Nature Communications: hunter Jun 2015 #4

Only if the energy hydrolyzing the water is green. longship Jun 2015 #9

More information here OKIsItJustMe Jun 2015 #10