Abstract: A fuel cell (stack or a single cell) includes a cell module to which an aging process that progresses initial creep has been applied such that creep during use is reduced compared with a cell module to which the aging process has not been applied. A manufacturing method of a fuel cell (stack or a single cell) includes an aging step for progressing through initial creep by applying at least a compression load to a cell module.

Abstract: A fuel cell (stack or a single cell) includes a cell module to which an aging process that progresses initial creep has been applied such that creep during use is reduced compared with a cell module to which the aging process has not been applied. A manufacturing method of a fuel cell (stack or a single cell) includes an aging step for progressing through initial creep by applying at least a compression load to a cell module.

Abstract: A fuel cell (stack or a single cell) includes a cell module to which an aging process that progresses initial creep has been applied such that creep during use is reduced compared with a cell module to which the aging process has not been applied. A manufacturing method of a fuel cell (stack or a single cell) includes an aging step for progressing through initial creep by applying at least a compression load to a cell module.

Abstract: In a fuel cell power generation system that includes a fuel cell that generates power by an electrochemical reaction with a supply of a fuel gas and an oxide gas, a control portion that controls the amount of power generated by the fuel cell, and a hot portion that is hot while the system is operating, the control portion and the hot portion are disposed separated from one another in the same package. Accordingly, even though the control portion and the hot portion are housed within the same main package, the control portion is not easily effected by the hot portion while the system is operating because it is separated from the hot portion. As a result, the control portion is able to perform its function well.

Abstract: The power generation mode of fuel cells included in a fuel cells power generation system, the quantity of power generation by the fuel cells, the working power used for a load, the amount of hot water kept in a hot water tank, the time, the occurrence of an abnormality in the system, and a request for regular inspection are displayed on a display unit of an operation display panel as numerical values and stepwise-variable graphical expression representing variations in quantity. The user is accordingly informed of the current driving conditions of the system and the working power used for the load, and sets the power generation mode of the fuel cells based on these pieces of information. This enables the user to adequately and readily control the operations of the system.

Abstract: In a fuel cell power generation system that includes a fuel cell that generates power by an electrochemical reaction with a supply of a fuel gas and an oxide gas, a control portion that controls the amount of power generated by the fuel cell, and a hot portion that is hot while the system is operating, the control portion and the hot portion are disposed separated from one another in the same package. Accordingly, even though the control portion and the hot portion are housed within the same main package, the control portion is not easily effected by the hot portion while the system is operating because it is separated from the hot portion. As a result, the control portion is able to perform its function well.