Answer:
A fuel cell can be defined as an electrochemical cell that generates electrical energy from fuel via an electrochemical reaction. These cells require a continuous input of fuel and an oxidizing agent in order to sustain the reactions that generate the electricity. Therefore, these cells can constantly generate electricity until the supply of fuel and oxygen is cut off.
Block diagram of fuel cell
The efficiency of the fuel cell described above in the generation of electricity generally approximates to 70% whereas thermal power plants have an efficiency of 40%. This substantial difference in efficiency is because the generation of electric current in a thermal power plant requires the conversion of water into steam and the use of that steam to spin a turbine.
