Electrochemical Energy:

The Electrochemical energy is defined as the energy which converts electrical energy to
chemical energy and vice versa. The electrochemical energy is related to fuel cells, photo
electrochemical, and energy storage systems such as batteries, super capacitors or ultra-
capacitors.

Fuel cells:
A device which converts chemical energy obtained from fuel to electrical energy. In fuel cells,
the energy conversion takes place by the chemical reaction. Based on the electrolyte used in fuel
cells these are classified as proton exchange membrane fuel cell (PEMFC) and solid oxide fuel
cell. The efficiency of fuel cell is around 40 60%.

Photo electrochemical:
Photo electrochemical is a process of artificial photo synthesis or electrolysis which converts
chemical energy into electrical energy.

Batteries:
Battery is a device which converts chemical energy into electrical energy by the chemical
reactions in the device. Batteries play a vital role for auto mobiles and electronic devices such as
mobile phones, watches, and remote devices. There are two types of batteries such as primary
cells and secondary cells.

Super capacitors:
Super capacitor is a device which stores energy more than batteries (10 to 100 times more than
batteries). The charge movement is also very fast in this device. These are used for electric cars,
elevators, loco motives, trains and cranes.