Renewable hydrogen
A clean and versatile energy, the perfect ally for the decarbonization of many key sectors of the economy.
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Renewable hydrogen
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EfiSOEC Project
EfiSOEC Project
Research and analysis for the development of an in-house SOEC technology for the generation of efficient hydrogen production systems.
A business consortium and a national network of technological and research centers, led by Repsol, united to develop next-generation electrolyzers, based on an integrated highly efficient and durable system that allows the production of renewable hydrogen, which will contribute to decarbonization and the integration of renewable energies.
SOEC Technology
SOEC Technology
Renewable hydrogen is produced through the electrolysis of water, using electricity generated by renewable sources, such as solar or wind, which allows zero-carbon emissions hydrogen to be obtained. The technology is based on high-temperature electrolysis cells known as SOCEs (solid oxide electrolysis cells), which offer increased efficiency over current technologies.
The EfiSOEC project tackles the development of three types of SOEC cells:
- Flat.
- Tubular with ceramic support.
- Tubular with metal support.
In order to test this innovative technology, a demonstration plant will be built at the Repsol Technology Lab facilities, which will be crucial for the validation and conceptualization of larger scale systems. From this pilot model, it will be possible to scale-up renewable hydrogen production for its application in different industrial sectors.
The Project in Data
The Project in Data
Next Generation Funds
3
years
duration
4.7
million euros
budget
Institutions such as the Catalonia Institute for Energy Research (IREC), Spanish National Hydrogen Centre (CNH2), Design and Processing of Advanced Materials Group of the Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha (DYPAM-UCLM), TECNALIA, IMDEA Energía, and the CIDETEC center have joined this joint effort. These organizations contribute their experience and technical knowledge, which will allow applied research to be carried out that ensures the viability and sustainability of the solutions proposed.
A project backed by the European Union
The project is financed by the Centre for Technological Development and Innovation (CDTI) through the MISIONES 2022 program. This grant has the backing of the European Union through the Next Generation funds, as part of the Recovery, Transformation, and Resilience Plan driven by the Spanish government. It is part of the hydrogen roadmap, both at a national and European level. This strategy establishes clear objectives to encourage the use of hydrogen as a key energy vector for the decarbonization of the economy.
What is renewable hydrogen?
What is renewable hydrogen?
Renewable hydrogen arises as a key energy vector for the decarbonization of the economy, being a sustainable alternative to transform various industrial processes and thus contributing to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.
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