Lyngby, 17 May 2008
Topsoe Fuel Cell receives grants from Energinet.dk and from the EFP 2007-II (Energy Research Program) in the order of DKK 10.5 and DKK 4 million, respectively, in support of development of SOFC (Solid Oxide Fuel Cell) fuel cells.
Continued development of SOFC cell and stack technology
The purpose of the project supported by Energinet.dk is to further develop the SOFC cell and stack technology, and at the same time, to reduce the cost of production with a view to meet the goals of the Danish SOFC roadmap regarding output and economy. The focus is mainly on development of large cells from previous project which have shown promising test results of the 18 x 18 cm2 cells with regard to output and costs.
An increase of the active area of the SOFC is essential for producing larger stack modules which are required to limit piping and complexity in the high-effect areas.
With regard to the grants we have received, Arne Jakobsen, Director of Stack Development says: ‘With these grants, we can go on and continue enlarging our development, which is achieved as a result of interaction between theory, tests and resourcefulness. The technical optimisation and analysis are a complex interaction between knowledge of materials, aspects of thermal and flow conditions, which requires integration of new methods and tools’.
Production of cells and stacks for SOFC development, test and demonstration projects, and for development of SOFC PowerCore design
The purpose of the project supported by the Energy Development Program (EFP 2007-II) is to continue the SOFC development through optimisation of production processes and the production of SOFC cells and stacks.
These cells and stacks will constitute the necessary basis for development activities and for establishment of a number of test and demonstration activities. The production will also help bring about experience within operation and reduce production costs.
Furthermore, the project will include development activities focussing on the interface of the stack system (PowerCore Design Development) as well as handling of transients.
Mette Juhl Jørgensen, Chief Operations Officer, says: ‘These activities are essential to bring the SOFC technology out of the laboratory to the market’.
Contact
Helge Holm-Larsen, hhl@topsoe.dk
Director Business Development
Phone: +45 4527 2168