Objective The project aims to test the feasibility (i.e. prove the concept) of grid connected stationary power generation plant based on planar Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC) technology by designing, building and operating a system with an integrated, thermally self-sustaining 20 kW SOFC module. By pursing a planar SOFC stack design which, because of its lower temperature of operation, is potentially significantly cheaper to manufacture than other geometries ans should reduce the balance of plant costs, a key objective of the programme, that fuel cell systems should meet commercial cost targets, is addressed. Due to their high efficiencies and very low emissions, these systems will contribute significantly to meeting environmental objectives. It is intended that the knowledge and experience gained in the project will be exploited in a following project development phase that the assembled consortium is well placed to perform. Fields of science natural sciencesmathematicspure mathematicsgeometryengineering and technologyenvironmental engineeringenergy and fuelsfuel cells Programme(s) FP5-EESD - Programme for research, technological development and demonstration on "Energy, environment and sustainable development, 1998-2002" Topic(s) 1.1.4.-5. - Key action Cleaner Energy Systems, including Renewable Energies Call for proposal Data not available Funding Scheme CSC - Cost-sharing contracts Coordinator ALSTOM UK LTD. EU contribution No data Address Mill Road CV21 1TB GAWSTON RUGBY United Kingdom See on map Total cost No data Participants (3) Sort alphabetically Sort by EU Contribution Expand all Collapse all FORSCHUNGSZENTRUM JUELICH GMBH Germany EU contribution No data Address Leo-Brand-Strasse 52425 JUELICH See on map Links Website Opens in new window Total cost No data GERMAN AEROSPACE CENTRE Germany EU contribution No data Address Linder Höhe 51147 KOELN See on map Links Website Opens in new window Total cost No data PROTOTECH AS Norway EU contribution No data Address Fantoftvegen 38 BERGEN See on map Links Website Opens in new window Total cost No data