U.S. Department of Energy/Solid State Energy Conversion Alliance Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Program

GTI is a partner with Versa Power Systems, FuelCell Energy (FCE), and other team members on a major program with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and their Solid State Energy Conversion Alliance (SECA) program.

The FCE-led vertical team is focused on enabling cost-effective, efficient, and reliable solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) power systems that can operate on natural gas, diesel, and other suitable energy sources.

The SECA program, part of the DOE’s commitment to develop clean, efficient reliable and affordable power generation for a variety of markets, is expected to develop “mass-customizable” SOFC modules in the 3-kilowatt to 10-kilowatt size range. These power modules can be fitted together for applications in larger sizes.

Target markets include remote sites, telecommunications, commercial and residential buildings, as well as back-up, mobile standby and auxiliary power units. Additional information can be found at www.seca.doe.gov.