| The IRENA’s 1.5°C Scenario highlights the critical need for substantial expansion of electrolysers to produce green hydrogen to meet increasing demand by 2030 and 2050. Large-scale deployment hinges on enhancing the efficiency, durability, and cost-effectiveness of hydrogen production technologies, particularly high-temperature solid oxide electrolysers (SOEL). However, SOEL technology faces significant challenges, specially material degradation, high cost and system instability. Achieving a target operational lifetime of over 40,000 hours requires innovative approaches to predict and mitigate degradation maximising performance, including accelerated stress tests and advanced modelling. Cost reduction strategies involving high-performance materials and innovative BoP designs are also essential. To address these challenges, ThunderStack aims to develop and validate a new sustainable SOEL concept combined with novel operation methods (AC:DC) for optimal thermal control. ThunderStack's solutions involve advanced materials to control microstructure and reduce degradation, optimizing manufacturing processes, and improving circularity through CRM recovery. The project will also focus on optimizing BoP components and operation modes to reduce CAPEX and OPEX. By achieving the ambitious KPIs and objectives, ThunderStack aims to make renewable hydrogen a viable and cost-effective energy vector, contributing to the broader goals of the IRENA’s 1.5°C Scenario. |
- Reference
- 101250775
- Project duration
- 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2029
- Project locations
- Finland
- EU contribution
- €3 968 128
- Project website
- Cordis
Stakeholders
Coordinators
TAMPEREEN KORKEAKOULUSAATIO SR
- Address
- Finland