The center was established to develop solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) technology for the direct conversion of chemical energy of a variety of fuels, such as natural gas, coal gas and other reformed logistic fuels, into electricity at a very high efficiency. Center technologies are based on the design and fabrication of novel, anode-supported solid oxide fuel cells with highly efficient electrodes that have a very low resistance. This concept makes it possible to develop a cost effective, compact power unit for direct conversion of chemical energy of fuels into electricity for remote and residential applications.

Solid Oxide Fuel Cells 96-97
Solid Oxide Fuel Cells 97-98
Solid Oxide Fuel Cells 98-99
Solid Oxide Fuel Cells 99-00
Solid Oxide Fuel Cells 00-01

Highlights

• Based on IP generated by the SOFC Center, a Fuel Cell Consortium was formed for commercialization of SOFC technology
• (MSRI) co-founded by the Center Director, won an Advanced Technology Project (ATP) from the Department of Commerce (DOC) totaling $2M
• 3 patents issued

Spin Out Companies

• Materials and Systems Research, Inc. (MSRI)
• Versa Power Systems

Benefiting Companies

• FuelCell Energy

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