A 1.2GW SOEC contract was signed in Beijing
(Beijing, China) Beijing Swift New Energy Technology Co., Ltd, a leading SOEC innovator based at Beijing, announced that it signed a contract to supply up to 1.2GW SOEC electrolyser to Power Construction Corporation of China (POWERCHINA). This contract would be fullfilled in the next 5 years. This project will become one of the largest SOEC hydrogen production plants globally.
Beijing Swift New Energy Technologies Co., Ltd., is one of the forerunners in China dedicated to solid oxide electrolyzer cell (SOEC) hydrogen production technologies. It has strategic partnership with Tsinghua University and some state-owned utilities.
Image: Swift’s 10kw SOEC system
Power Construction Corporation of China (POWERCHINA) is an integrated construction group that provides investment and financing, planning design, engineering construction, equipment manufacturing, and operation management for clean and low-carbon energy, water resources, environmental construction and infrastructure. Centering on hydroelectricity and electric power, POWERCHINA has established its presence in diversified market segments featuring "comprehensive civil engineering and large construction", with integrated business development ranging from water environment management, smart cities, rail transit projects, and municipal engineering to residential buildings.
Solid Oxide Electrolyzer Cell (SOEC) has many advantages over ALK or PEM electrolysers for its high conversion efficiency, contributing to cost-effective hydrogen production and it can handle various feedstocks, including steam and carbon dioxide, making them versatile for different applications. However, despite its excellent energy conversion efficiency, the high system price is the main barrier for large scale application of SOEC technology.
China is ramping up the innovation and application of SOEC technologies. As of 1H2023, several 10kw-50kw SOEC facilities have been installed for some demostration programs. This 1.2GW contract marks a milestone that SOEC enters stage of commercial application in China.