SWITCH

Solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs) present an efficient, environmentally friendly alternative to converting variable electricity from renewables in green hydrogen. They can also work in reverse, providing power as a hydrogen fuel cell. The EU-funded SWITCH project aims to develop fuel cell technology that will provide green and secured production of hydrogen, heat and power. The core of the system will comprise three elements: a reversible solid oxide module based on anode-supported electrolytes; a fuel processing unit that can manage steam generation and methane-reforming reactions at high efficiency; and a purification unit to guarantee highly pure hydrogen in compliance with the main automotive standards. The goal is to demonstrate a 25-kilowatt SOFC system operating in an industrial environment for 5 000 hours.

Duration: 1 January 2020 - 31 March 2024