by Shane Henson — January 18, 2013—UTC Power, a company that develops fuel cells that provide clean power generation for building and vehicle applications, announced that Samsung Everland has purchased two of its PureCell Model 400 fuel cell systems to be installed at the Lotte World Tower, Korea’s first super-tall skyscraper. Samsung Everland’s Samsung Everland Environment and Asset Division has been a premier energy solution and asset management services provider in Korea for more than 20 years.
According to UTC Power, the stationary fuel cell systems were developed to provide efficient, secure and clean energy, and already are used at many of the world’s most recognizable and progressive companies. With its ultra-clean design, optimized performance and streamlined installation, the PureCell system is the recommended choice for facilities with baseload heat and power requirements, like the Lotte World Tower, UTC Power added.
The fuel cells will be installed in the basement of the tower and will provide 800 kilowatt of clean, efficient power to the Lotte World Mall in the building. Upon completion in 2015, the Lotte World Tower is expected to become one of the tallest skyscrapers in the world and will house the tallest observation deck on its 123rd floor at 497.6 meters high. The mixed-use building will include retail outlets, offices, residences, a luxury hotel and public-access floors, says UTC Power.
This installation is UTC Power’s first building application in the country and the first indoor installation for a fuel cell in Korea, notes the company. The PureCell systems to be installed in the Lotte World Tower, along with UTC Power’s other fuel cell energy installations in the country, are expected to help meet South Korea’s clean energy goals as part of the country’s Renewable Portfolio Standard.
