ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Stationary fuel cell applications

Imagine you have a special magic box that can turn water and natural gas into electricity and heat without making any pollution. That's called a stationary fuel cell. It's called stationary because it doesn't move around like a car or a boat, but it stays in one place like your house or a building.

The magic inside the box happens through a chemical process called electrolysis. Inside the fuel cell, there are two parts called an anode and a cathode, and between them, there is a membrane (like a wall). When you put water and natural gas on opposite sides of the membrane and add a bit of magic (electricity), they react and create electricity and heat. The electricity powers your house or the building, and the heat keeps everything warm.

Stationary fuel cells are a great way to generate electricity and heat without burning any fossil fuels or creating pollution, which is good for the earth. They're also very efficient, meaning they use less energy to create electricity than other methods, which saves money and resources. So, they're good for people's wallets and good for the planet at the same time.