Diesel Generator Replacement - Hydrogen Fuel Cell

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The Problem:A massive region of northern Canada is powered almost entirely by diesel. An estimated 55 million litres of diesel is burned per 38,000 people each year, and over half of these generators are past their expected lifespan. Most of the diesel is flown out to these areas, costing an extra $1.75 million. Environmental impact aside, the situation has become increasingly unsafe, expensive, and unsustainable. For more info: https://thenarwhal.ca/how-canadas-north-get-off-diesel/There is an opportunity for a drop-in solution for the expiring generators, and an option to hybridize existing infrastructure.Option 1:Complete replacement - Diesel generator is replaced with a hydrogen fuel cell systemOption 2: Hybridize the system - Fuel cell system is run in tandem with existing diesel generators. Inspiration: https://insideevs.com/photo/5187278/mercedes-benz-genh2-truck/https://www.commercialuavnews.com/infrastructure/ballard-improvements-hydrogen-fuel-cell-technology-droneshttps://thenarwhal.ca/how-canadas-north-get-off-diesel/