Whats the Difference Between a Fuel Cell and a Battery?
A battery and a fuel cell are both electrochemical devices that convert chemical energy into electrical energy. The chemical reaction in a battery releases electrons that travel between the terminals and out as electricity. Moreover, when electricity is released from the battery, the battery’s stored energy is being used up because the battery is a closed storage system. It can only produce so much energy before it dies and needs to be recharged or replaced. The fuel cell, on the other hand, is more of an energy converter than an energy storage device. Its chemical reaction converts hydrogen and oxygen into water and in the process produces electricity. A fuel cell will provide power as long as it is supplied with fuel. It does not run down or require recharging like a battery. A fuel cell can be refilled with hydrogen like filling an automobile gas tank.
