Reversibly operating fuels cells for clean energy and long-term storage

Project Information

Reverion

Grant agreement ID: 190141008

DOI

10.3030/190141008

Project closed

EC signature date 16 March 2023

Start date 1 February 2023

End date 30 April 2025

Funded under

• The European Innovation Council (EIC)

Total cost

€ 3 568 126,25

EU contribution

€ 2 497 688,00

Coordinated by

REVERION GMBH
Germany

Periodic Reporting for period 2 - Reverion (Reversibly operating fuels cells for clean energy and long-term storage)

Reporting period: 2024-02-01 to 2025-04-30

Summary of the context and overall objectives of the project

Reverion has developed a new type of power plant that can both generate electricity and store energy, using the same system. At its core are high-temperature fuel cells that operate in two directions: they can turn gas (like biogas or hydrogen) into electricity, and they can also do the reverse - use electricity to produce gas. This makes the system highly flexible and able to react to what the energy grid needs at any given moment.

When there is too much renewable electricity in the grid, the Reverion system can store that energy by turning it into green hydrogen or biomethane. When there is too little electricity available, it switches back and generates power from gas. This helps balance the energy supply and demand, which is increasingly important as more solar and wind power come online. The system is very efficient and produces almost no emissions. It is especially useful for upgrading existing biogas plants, making them cleaner, more efficient, and more profitable.

Work performed from the beginning of the project to the end of the period covered by the report and main results achieved so far

Within the scope of this project, Reverion has scaled its technology to 100 kW power generation, developed a first-of-its-kind pilot plant, and validated it in the field at a biogas plant. The technology has thus reached TRL-8. In terms of market uptake preparation, Reverion has conducted an extensive analysis of the regulatory framework and market situation to maximize profitability of Reverion plants for first customers, as well as built a robust network of suppliers and production partners to launch series production of their 100 kW unit.

Progress beyond the state of the art and expected potential impact (including the socio-economic impact and the wider societal implications of the project so far)

Results beyond the state of the art:
- Detailed engineering of a first-of-its-kind reversible power plant
- Extensive data on performance of components in this specific setting
- Building, commissioning and operation of the finished plant on site to achieve TRL 8

Reverion plant (c) Reverion GmbH

Reverion plant (c) Reverion GmbH