Name of the Project:
Hydrogen-Powered Electricity Generator (H-PEG)
Theme:
Clean and Renewable Energy
Group Students:
Rudrapratap Kaivalya Deshmukh
Parees Vrishabharaj Gandhi
Guide Teacher:
Mrs. Vaishali Kamat
Problem Statement:
The electricity powering our residences is largely generated through the combustion of fossil fuels. This process inevitably releases a range of hazardous emissions, including methane, carbon dioxide, and carbon monoxide.
Materials Required:
Hydrogen Fuel Cell
Plastic Bottles
Batteries
Wires and alligator clips
SS screws and nut bolts
Saline tube
M - seal
Superglue
Pen
Working Principle:
This project leverages a regenerative electrochemical cycle that utilizes renewable energy to extract hydrogen from water, which is then converted into clean, high-efficiency electricity within a fuel cell to power residential spaces with zero carbon emissions.
The Circuit and Photo of the project:
Innovation:
The innovation lies in the integration of a decentralised, regenerative energy loop that transforms surplus renewable power into storable hydrogen for on-demand use.
By replacing traditional combustion with this self-sustaining electrochemical process, the project creates a carbon-neutral ecosystem that provides constant, clean energy independence for a modern home.
Application to Society:
The implementation of this hydrogen-based energy loop offers a transformative solution to the global climate crisis by providing a zero-emission alternative to fossil fuel combustion.
By decentralising power production, this technology empowers communities to achieve complete energy autonomy while shielding households from fluctuating utility costs.
Furthermore, it serves as a critical blueprint for sustainable urban development, replacing hazardous atmospheric pollutants with pure water vapor to pave the way for a resilient, carbon-neutral society.
Approximate cost:
We successfully developed this functional model with a remarkably low initial investment of just 2,400 Rs.
This cost-effective budget demonstrates the project’s potential for scalability and its viability as an affordable clean energy solution for residential use.
