Distributed power generation
Demands for energy are growing, as is the demand for reliable, decentralised power generation.
Across our energy systems, there is a need to reinforce power grids that are coming under increasing demand from electrification. Stationary fuel cells systems such as those developed by our partners using Ceres SteelCell™ technology provide highly efficient, scalable, fuel flexible and environmentally friendly power generation systems for use in many applications. Ceres technology can be used to distribute smart, high-efficiency, dynamic electricity generation nodes at key points in the network. This deployment defers or removes the need for investment in the network and accelerates the electrification journey These charging nodes provide power to electric vehicle recharging stations, data centres and commercial premises as and when it is required, reducing the peak load on existing grid infrastructure. The unique fuel flexibility of SOFC technology within these systems enables them to use the existing gas infrastructure which is itself being decarbonised through bio-gas and green hydrogen.
- Ceres’ SOFC technology has been designed to be the best in class, providing a sustainable, reliable, robust decentralised energy supply with efficiencies of over 85%.
- Being modular, the technology can be scaled up and used in a number of applications including residential, urban environments, commercial buildings, industrial plants and data centres.
- Ceres technology also has the advantage of being robust and fuel flexible, running on natural gas today as well as being hydrogen ready, making it an ideal transition technology for industry partners.
- It’s ideal for applications that require the generation of electricity and heat to be not only highly efficient, but also grid-independent, for maximum reliability and future-readiness.