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

Informations projet

Reverion

N° de convention de subvention: 190141008

DOI

10.3030/190141008

Projet clôturé

Date de signature de la CE 16 Mars 2023

Date de début 1 Février 2023

Date de fin 30 Avril 2025

Financé au titre de

• The European Innovation Council (EIC)

Coût total

€ 3 568 126,25

Contribution de l’UE

€ 2 497 688,00

Coordonné par

REVERION GMBH
Germany

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

Période du rapport: 2024-02-01 au 2025-04-30

Résumé du contexte et des objectifs généraux du projet

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.

Travail effectué depuis le début du projet jusqu’à la fin de la période considérée dans le rapport et principaux résultats atteints jusqu’à présent

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.

Progrès au-delà de l’état des connaissances et impact potentiel prévu (y compris l’impact socio-économique et les conséquences sociétales plus larges du projet jusqu’à présent)

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