Project Details

EU Project 2026 - 2029

Tampere University is coordinating a new European research project focused on advancing technology for green hydrogen production. The aim of the project is to improve the durability, reliability and energy efficiency of high-temperature solid oxide electrolysis systems (SOEL). The project is funded by the EU’s Horizon Europe programme, with a total budget of nearly €4 million.

Work Packages


WP1 (TAU): Conceptual Design and Preliminary Testing (M1-M12)

WP2 (DTU): Cell unit Characterisation and modelling (M1-M12)

WP3 (SOL): Short Stack Concept and Optimisation (M13-M30)

WP4 (DYN): AC:DC Operation Modes on novel Short Stacks (M13-M30)

WP5 (TAU): The Future of ThunderStack SOEL Technologies (M31-M46)

WP6 (EPFL): Testing Stacks and BoP Components in Relevant Conditions (M31-M48)

Objectives

Design Initial Single Cell Concepts And Test Processing Routes, Focusing on Electrochemical with the Novel AC:DC operation mode

Objectives

> Aims to study electro migration mechanisms behind cell degradation and recyclability under a sustainability perspective.

Objectives

> WP3 focuses on optimising cells for AC:DC operation and developing the first short stacks with the SOL industrial 80cm2 active area cells.

Objectives

> WP6 validates and integrates all findings into a proposed future system design, involving life-cycle assessment and engineering optimisations.

Objectives

> P4 evaluates AC:DC operation strategies for short stacks, considering Balance of Plant (BoP) components and modelling relevant conditions

Objectives

> P5 aims to validate materials and operation modes at a relevant scale, integrating them with the full system to define BoP configurations and reengineering. EPFL will coordinate fabrication of cells, stacks, and BoP components aligned to final validation site requirements.