FC-COGEN

The purpose of the FC-COGEN project is to develop and demonstrate a 20 kW micro combined heat- and power system based on high-temperature proton exchange membrane fuel cell (HT-PEMFC) technology for back-up and primary cogeneration of thermal energy and electricity in off- and on-grid residential and in­ dustrial applications. The envisioned solution is designed to replace combustion engine technology pow­ ered by fossil fuels in the targeted segment. The FC-COGEN project introduces pressurization of the HT­ PEMFC stack, which increases power density with ~75% compared to state-of-the-art. By eliminating harm­ ful emissions such as NO, and SO, and reducing C02 emissions with 99% when powered by renewable meth­ anol, the project is strongly aligned with national and international targets for reducing emissions. The tar­ geted micro-CHP system offers a lifetime of 20,000 hours, > 14% higher electrical efficiency and significant

reductions in system manufacturing cost (1500 €/kW), which ensures a competitive total cost of ownership.

The payback period in 2025 is 10,815 hours (1.2 years) and when powered by renewable methanol, in 2030 the solution is cost-competitive from day 1. The micro-CHP solution is designed for smart integration with other renewable technologies and demonstrated by EC Power in a relevant environment. As the market demand for zero-emission cogeneration of heat and electric is rapidly increasing, EC Power foresee strong potential for commercialization of the developed micro-CHP solution. The outlook is expected to generate 267 new job positions for the involved industrial project partners.