Doosan Corporation Develops 10kW SOFC Product... "World-Class Power Generation Efficiency"

10kW Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC) for Buildings and Housing (Photo by Doosan Corporation)

[Asia Economy Reporter Jeong Hyunjin] Doosan Corporation announced on the 1st that it has completed the development of a 10kW solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) for buildings and homes, boasting world-class power generation efficiency.

Doosan explained that the newly developed 10kW SOFC has over 40% higher power generation efficiency compared to existing polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell (PEMFC) products, and its size is similar to that of existing commercial SOFC products below 5kW. This means that while achieving the same power generation efficiency, the installation space can be reduced by more than 50%. The product is scheduled to be launched in 2022.

Doosan stated that this product is significant in that it secured a domestic supply chain from the technology development stage, laying the foundation for growth together with domestic component manufacturers.

Kim Deokhyun, Head of Doosan Fuel Cell Power BU, said, "Based on internal tests, we can confidently say that the power generation efficiency of this product is at the world’s highest level," adding, "We will lead the building and home fuel cell market through PEMFC products that can produce both heat and electricity and SOFC products that can generate high-efficiency power."

The Fuel Cell Power BU, responsible for Doosan’s building and home fuel cell business, has secured comprehensive technology since its launch in 2003, from the design and manufacturing of stacks and reformers, which are core fuel cell technologies, to system integration and in-house production. Doosan has mainly produced PEMFC lineups such as 1kW, 5kW, and 10kW building/home hydrogen fuel cells and 1kW to 100kW hydrogen systems, and stated that it has secured product diversity through the development of SOFC this time.

A Doosan official said, "The building and home fuel cell market is gradually expanding due to the influence of zero-energy building certification, mandatory renewable energy policies for public institutions, and mandatory renewable energy policies for private buildings by local governments."

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