HyP3D

Solid oxide electrolysis (SOEL) cells convert steam (H20) and/or CO2 into H2 using a solid oxide (ceramic) electrolyte. They will play a key role in cleaner energy systems, enabling the production of H2 with a very small carbon footprint. Currently, their reliability and stability are compromised under the high-pressure conditions required for energy storage and transport applications. The EU-funded HyP3D project will solve this problem with innovative 3D-printed SOEL stacks that have unprecedented mechanical properties, embedded functionality and self-tightening capabilities. The project will target conversion of excess electricity from renewables into compressed H2 for gas grid injection and on-site generation at hydrogen refuelling stations.

Duration: 1 January 2023 - 31 December 2025