The European Union has granted funding to thyssenkrupp nucera’s advanced SOEC project, allocating up to €36 million to support the construction of a 300 MW green hydrogen production plant. The project will employ Solid Oxide Electrolyzer Cell (SOEC) technology, licensed by Fraunhofer IKTS, which utilises high-temperature electrolysis to produce green hydrogen and synthesis gas with superior efficiency and cost advantages in various industrial applications.
Furthermore, this funding aims to drive forward the commercialisation and industrialisation of SOEC technology, aligning with the EU’s goals of enhancing climate-friendly advancements across energy efficiency, renewable energies, and innovation. Final project details are set to be clarified with the EU in subsequent discussions.
Earlier this year, Thyssenkrupp Nucera won a contract to supply a 300 MW electrolyser system for Cepsa’s upcoming green hydrogen facility in Spain. The agreement tasks thyssenkrupp Nucera with providing a comprehensive engineering design package and supporting Cepsa through the design and engineering stages up to the Final Investment Decision (FID).
