Hydrogen technologies and fuel cells are becoming increasingly important in renewable energy systems, energy storage applications, and sustainable transportation. The leXsolar H2 Ready-to-go 2.0: Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Training Kit introduces students to these emerging technologies through practical investigations.
Students can explore the complete hydrogen energy cycle, from hydrogen production and storage to electricity generation using fuel cells. The system includes PEM fuel cell technology, ethanol fuel cell technology, hydrogen storage components, and supporting measurement equipment that allow learners to collect data, evaluate performance, and understand real-world clean energy applications.
Features
- Complete hydrogen and fuel cell experiments for hands-on renewable energy investigations.
- Multiple fuel cell technologies to introduce both PEM and ethanol fuel cell systems.
- Buildable PEM fuel cell stacks allow students to investigate fuel cell scaling and performance.
- Hydrogen generation and storage capabilities provide a complete hydrogen energy workflow.
Hydrogen Energy Fundamentals
Investigate hydrogen as an energy carrier and its role in renewable energy systems.
Fuel Cell Technologies
Compare different fuel cell technologies and understand their operating principles.
Hydrogen Generation
Explore methods for producing hydrogen and preparing fuel for fuel cell operation.
Hydrogen Storage
Investigate technologies used to safely store hydrogen energy for later use.
Energy Conversion
Examine how chemical energy is converted into electrical energy through fuel cells.
Fuel Cell Performance
Measure electrical output and analyze factors that influence fuel cell operation.
Energy Storage Systems
Understand the relationship between hydrogen technologies and renewable energy storage.
Sustainable Energy Applications
Explore real-world applications of hydrogen technologies in transportation and energy systems.
Program Integration
leXsolar’s portable green energy learning systems are designed to supplement classroom instruction with engaging, hands-on STEM investigations that connect scientific theory to real-world applications. Each system supports inquiry-based learning through structured experiments that encourage observation, measurement, analysis, and problem-solving.
Included educational resources support both students and instructors with:
- Hands-on experimental activities
- Student investigation guides
- Instructor manuals
- Experiment setup and implementation support
This flexible approach lets educators integrate hands-on learning into science, technology, engineering, energy, and career and technical education programs while reinforcing key curriculum concepts through experimentation.
H2 Ready-to-go 2.0 Product Details
This hydrogen and fuel cell training system includes:
- PEM fuel cell components
- Ethanol fuel cell technology components
- Buildable PEM fuel cell stack system
- Hydrogen charger
- Hydrogen storage components
- Measurement and testing equipment
- Electrical connection accessories
- Experiment manuals
- Teacher resources
- Aluminum carrying case
Typical Practical Tasks
- Investigate the operating principles of PEM fuel cells
- Compare PEM and ethanol fuel cell technologies
- Build and evaluate fuel cell stacks
- Generate hydrogen for fuel cell applications
- Store and utilize hydrogen energy
- Measure fuel cell voltage and current output
- Analyze fuel cell performance under varying loads
- Explore the relationship between renewable energy and hydrogen storage
- Investigate energy conversion efficiency
- Study sustainable transportation and energy storage applications