A plurality of fuel electrodes are disposed on one surface of a solid
polyelectrolyte membrane, while a plurality of oxidizer electrodes are
disposed on the other surface of the same to create a plurality of unit
cells which share the solid polyelectrolyte membrane. These unit cells
are electrically connected through connection electrode extending through
the solid polyelectrolyte membrane. A groove is formed in a region of the
solid polyelectrolyte membrane between adjacent unit cells. This groove
limits the migration of hydrogen ions to adjacent unit cells to prevent a
reduction in voltage. The resulting solid polymer fuel cell, which is in
a simple structure and reduced in size, can provide high power.