Relying on Fuel Cells for Emergency Backup Power

Authors

  • Mr. Jim Nerschook Plug Power Inc.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.13052/dgaej2156-3306.2034

Abstract

Fuel cell technology is rapidly emerging as a viable alternative or
adjunct to incumbent battery backup power in telecommunications infra-
structures. Over the last several years, telecommunication service pro-
viders, in a continual effort to increase network reliability and decrease
infrastructure costs, have been evaluating existing prime and backup
power solutions for the network. Recent reliability issues surrounding
the existing battery plant during power interruptions, life-cycle costs and
maintenance have further imposed the urgency of finding a solution in
the near term.

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Author Biography

Mr. Jim Nerschook, Plug Power Inc.

Mr. Jim Nerschook joined Plug Power in January 2004 as product
marketing manager. He is responsible for all product marketing for
GenCore®, Plug Power ’s backup power system. Mr. Nerschook has
over 15 years of experience in product marketing and strategy and has
an established proficiency in all aspects of product marketing, includ-
ing defining market opportunities, product timing and specifications, competitive analysis and support strategies. Prior to joining Plug
Power, he worked for NetTest, Inc., where his most recent position was
vice president of marketing and research and development. In this ca-
pacity, Mr. Nerschook led international marketing and development
activities for the test and measurement division and assumed full profit
and loss responsibility for the product marketing, marketing communi-
cations and research and development departments. Mr. Nerschook re-
ceived a Bachelor of Science degree in physics from Syracuse Univer-
sity and a Master of Science degree in business management, with a
concentration in information systems, from the State University of New
York at Binghamton.

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Published

2005-08-14

How to Cite

Nerschook, M. J. . (2005). Relying on Fuel Cells for Emergency Backup Power. Distributed Generation &Amp; Alternative Energy Journal, 20(3), 51–59. https://doi.org/10.13052/dgaej2156-3306.2034

Issue

2005: Vol 20 Iss 3

Section

Articles