Somewhat less publicized has been the steady march of fuel cell technology, an electrochemical energy source that promises the reliability of conventional fuels alongside the minimal environmental impact of renewables. Once beset by prohibitively high costs, improving technology and rising production levels are making fuel cells more competitive than ever before.And the industry has found a strong foothold in Connecticut, which is home to two major manufacturers, FuelCell Energy of Danbury and Doosan Fuel Cell America Inc. of South Windsor. Together, those companies directly employ hundreds of people. Now, the state is upping its investment in the sector with hopes of improving energy reliability and supporting the industry’s growth. Last month, Gov. Ned Lamont signed into law a bill requiring electric distribution companies — including Eversource and Avangrid — to purchase up to 30 megawatts of fuel cell generation projects by Jan. 1, 2022.
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