SOFC DFC stack successfully fueled with landfill gas
We are pleased to announce the successful completion of proof of concept tests on powering our SOFC DFC cells with landfill gas. This research is an important step towards the use of alternative, green energy sources in modern fuel cell systems.
The tests, carried out in cooperation with Neo Bio Energy, Poland's largest biogas management company, used landfill gas generated from the decomposition processes of organic waste at a landfill in Jastrzębie-Zdrój. This gas, consisting mainly of methane, can be a valuable source of energy. Due to the high operating temperature and catalytic activity of the nickel contained in the cell's anode, they can convert landfill gas into electricity through internal reforming that takes place directly on the cell.
The landfill gas is pre-treated for use in gas engines that, along with generators, produce electricity. Tests conducted by HydrogenTech in cooperation with Neo Bio Energy have shown that the level of purification of the gas for the engines is sufficient to efficiently power the SOFC DFC cells and produce low-carbon electricity. Preliminary test results are promising, indicating that the efficiency of cells powered by landfill gas is comparable to that of hydrogen-powered cells, opening up the possibility of further development and optimization of this technology in this area.
Tests have shown that it is possible to stably and efficiently power SOFC DFC cells with landfill gas, which opens up new prospects for the application of SOFC technology. This makes it possible not only to use landfill gas as a valuable energy resource, but also to reduce methane emissions and their harmful effects on the environment.
