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Hydrogen power works by using fuel cells, which convert hydrogen and oxygen into electricity, with water and heat as the only by-products. This is a much cleaner alternative to diesel generators, which release carbon emissions and fumes. Boomtown's HydroXL stage demonstrates how this technology can silently and cleanly power big events, avoiding the loud noise of traditional generators.
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