Ceres Power has secured a second contract from Shell to develop a 10MW pressurized solid oxide electrolyzer (SOEC) module. This module is capable of producing green hydrogen at a rate of 36kWh/kg and will be utilized in large-scale applications such as synthetic fuels, ammonia, and green steel. Following a successful collaboration with Shell in Bangalore, India where they showcased a 1MW module, Ceres will now focus on creating a system that can be scaled to hundreds of megawatts and integrated with industrial plants to produce sustainable fuels.
Ceres anticipates significant efficiency improvements with their SOEC technology by leveraging insights and data from their R&D facility in India. They project a 35% increase in hydrogen production per unit of electric energy when combined with heat from industrial processes. The goal of the collaboration is to achieve a module level efficiency of less than 36kWh/kg of hydrogen, aligning with EU SOE 2030 technology targets. Partnering with Shell will enable Ceres to fulfill their partners’ hydrogen and synthetic fuel requirements, according to Phill Caldwell, Ceres’ Chief Executive.
Caldwell emphasized that by continuously innovating, Ceres remains at the forefront of the industry in terms of simplicity, efficiency, and performance with its class-leading technology. Tony Cochrane, CCO at Ceres, expressed during a H2 View webinar earlier this year that SOEC technology could dominate industrial sectors in the future due to its low operational costs. This collaboration showcases Ceres Power’s commitment to advancing sustainable energy solutions for a greener future.
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