The Solid oxide cells (SOC) Thanks to their ability to convert energy efficiently and sustainablely, they are becoming protagonists in the energy transition. The European project AMPS Aims to bring this innovative technology to industrial production. On 30 May a WORKSHOP ONLINE To illustrate future progress, applications and perspectives
A new frontier of energy: the cells soc
Solid oxide cells (SOC, Solid Oxide Cells) represent advanced electrochemical technology capable of producing or stinging energy flexiblely e sustainable. They operate at high temperatures and are divided into two main categories:
- Sofc (Solid Oxide Fuel Cells): they transform Biogas or other fuels into electricity and heat, ideal for microoret, heavy transport and industrial applications.
- SOEC (Solid Oxide Electrolyzers Cells): use electricity (preferably renewable) to generate hydrogen or synthetic fuels, fundamental for sectors that are difficult to decarbonize how
Siderurgy or ammonia production.
SOC reaches extraordinary efficiency: up to 85% as electrolysis and 60% as fuel cells. They are confirmed, thus among the most promising technologies for a low energy future
emissions.
The European Amps project
To make members accessible and competitive on the market, it was born AMPS (Automated Mass Production of SOC Stacks). A project financed by the EU with 8.7 million euros through the program Horizon Europe.
Active since 2023, Amps aims to: automate large production
scale, integrate advanced quality controls e “digital twins”reduce costs below 800 €/kW and create a European industrial chain of members.
The project involves high -level partners such as VTT, Elcogen, Haikutech, Desotec, Rocksoft, Saggal Engineering, and the Polytechnic of Turinwhich deals with economic, environmental and regulatory analyzes.
International workshop: Appointment on May 30th
On May 30, 2025, from 10:00 (CEST), the online workshop will be held “SOC-based technologies for the energy transition”open free of charge to the public. THE’registration It is mandatory.
During the event, researchers and companies will present real cases and concrete applications of Soc technologies. From hydrogen production to electricity generation from biogas, to use
Industrial in steel and maritime transport.
The key role of the Polytechnic of Turin
The Polytechnic of Turin plays a central role in Amps thanks to the team led by Marta Gandiglio, Massimo Santarelli, Paolo Morocco and Alessandro Magnino.
