Ceres Power has secured a second contract from Shell to develop a 10MW pressurised solid oxide electrolyser (SOEC) module capable of producing green hydrogen at 36kWh/kg. This module will be utilized in large-scale applications such as synthetic fuels, ammonia, and green steel. Following a successful collaboration with Shell in Bangalore, India, where a 1MW module was demonstrated, Ceres will now work on scaling the system to hundreds of megawatts to integrate with industrial plants for sustainable fuel production.
Ceres aims to achieve significant efficiency gains with its SOEC technology by drawing on insights and data from the R&D facility in India. The collaboration between Ceres and Shell will target achieving a module level efficiency of less than 36kWh/kg of hydrogen, aligning with EU SOE 2030 technology goals. Phill Caldwell, Chief Executive of Ceres, stated that partnering with Shell will help Ceres meet the hydrogen and synthetic fuel requirements of its customers.
By leveraging its cutting-edge technology and commitment to innovation, Ceres aims to stay ahead of the industry in terms of simplicity, efficiency, and performance. Tony Cochrane, CCO at Ceres, believes that SOEC technology has the potential to dominate industrial markets due to its cost-effectiveness. The partnership between Ceres and Shell signifies a step towards meeting the increasing demand for sustainable fuels in various industries.
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