Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Energy

When was the fuel cell first invented?

• 1950

• 2000

• 1839

• 1969

Which organization started using fuel cells in the 1950s?

• ESA

• ISRO

• JAXA

• NASA

What is the most abundant element used as fuel in fuel cells?

• Oxygen

• Nitrogen

• Hydrogen

• Carbon

What is a major challenge in using water as a hydrogen source for fuel cells?

• Power required to extract hydrogen

• High cost of water

• Water scarcity

• Difficulty in storing water

What did Peter Lhan build at Humboldt State University?

• A geothermal energy system

• A solar power plant

• A renewable hydrogen fuel cell system

• A wind turbine

What is a significant advantage of fuel cells over traditional electricity generation?

• They are more expensive

• They are pollution-free

• They require more maintenance

• They are less efficient

What powers the hydrogen extraction in Peter's system?

• Solar panels

• Nuclear power

• Wind turbines

• Geothermal energy

What is the goal of fuel cell makers?

• To power only vehicles

• To create the cheapest energy source

• To offer reliable independent systems

• To replace all fossil fuels

What is a major competition for fuel cell makers in the market?

• Nuclear energy

• Hydroelectric power

• Wind energy

• Fossil fuels

Who are the initial satisfied customers of Peter's fuel cell system?

• Industrial factories

• Off-grid customers

• Urban residents

• Government agencies