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

Informazioni relative al progetto

Reverion

ID dell’accordo di sovvenzione: 190141008

DOI

10.3030/190141008

Progetto chiuso

Data della firma CE 16 Marzo 2023

Data di avvio 1 Febbraio 2023

Data di completamento 30 Aprile 2025

Finanziato da

• The European Innovation Council (EIC)

Costo totale

€ 3 568 126,25

Contributo UE

€ 2 497 688,00

Coordinato da

REVERION GMBH
Germany

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

Periodo di rendicontazione: 2024-02-01 al 2025-04-30

Sintesi del contesto e degli obiettivi generali del progetto

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.

Lavoro eseguito dall’inizio del progetto fino alla fine del periodo coperto dalla relazione e principali risultati finora ottenuti

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.

Progressi oltre lo stato dell’arte e potenziale impatto previsto (incluso l’impatto socioeconomico e le implicazioni sociali più ampie del progetto fino ad ora)

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