Where can Sophia Systems be deployed?

Large scale SOPHIA like systems can be deployed in Southern Europe as the market analyses have shown. Deployment of stand-alone SOEC systems can be worldwide. EPFL is an important institute for education, training and PhD students in the field of system modelling, solar receiver modelling and fuel cell and electrolyser research.

Is there a potential market for Sophia technology?

A large potential market exists for the SOPHIA technology with production capacities. In 2010 the European Commission has adopted the Communication "Energy 2020 - A strategy for competitive, sustainable and secure energy". It includes five headline targets that set out where the EU should be in 2020.

What is Sophia Project?

The SOPHIA project has provided HyGear with th knowledge to widen ist technology base for producing hydrogen in future years. SP is a major developer and supplier of SOFC systems. It is constantly improving iis cells, stacks, and systems. The results obtained in the SOPHIA project will assist SP in this efort.

Can Sophia cells be operated at high current density?

In addition, the contact elements and sealing concept have been optimized for SOPHIA cells and validated in several 1-cell stacks. It was shown that at atmospheric pressure, the cell and stack can be operated at high current density (ΔiΔ≥0.6 A/cm²) even at 700°C, which might help in ageing resistance.

What is the Sophia consortium?

The SOPHIA consortium can be divided into two partner groups, Industry and RTD-performers. Each group will identify the best type of exploitation action and the specific audience of the exploitation activities.

How can Sophia improve a fuel cell & electrolyser?

As a general matter, all the numerical means developed in SOPHIA will be valorized through studies dedicated to the optimization of high temperature fuel cell and electrolyser. They allow to narrow the gap between the laboratory developments and the pre-commercial systems.