A webinar on Solid Oxide Electrolysis Cells (SOEC), presented by Dr. Robert Braun, brought together nearly 1,200 attendees, following another with 1,500 attendees on Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFC). Organized by Mission Hydrogen, these sessions explored practical insights into hydrogen technologies without the hype.

Main Takeaways:

  1. State of the Art and R&D Targets are not the same: Current efficiencies (~57 kWh/kg) are far from future targets (~42 kWh/kg) and will require significant R&D.
  2. Think in kWh/kg, not percentages: Focus on accurate benchmarks based on LHV rather than HHV values.
  3. The next big challenge: Reduce energy consumption for hydrogen production by 20% over the next decade.

SOEC Efficiency Presentation