📊 High-temperature electrolysis as a solution for industrial efficiency and flexibility The city of Rotterdam is now home to the world’s largest SOLID OXIDE ELECTROLYSER (SOEC), with a capacity to produce more than 60 kg/h of GREEN HYDROGEN. The system, developed by Hysata and operated by the European consortium led by the Fraunhofer Institute, represents a technological leap in energy efficiency and thermal utilisation. This advance is important because it validates high-temperature electrolysis in real industrial environments and enables H₂ solutions with lower electricity consumption per kg produced.

🔍 1. Technical configuration and operational performance The SOEC electrolyser operates at temperatures above 700°C, using steam as a reactant and harnessing waste heat from industrial processes. Electrical efficiency exceeds 90%, with optimised energy conversion compared to PEM or ALKALINE technologies. The system is integrated into the port of Rotterdam, with a direct connection to renewable sources and H₂ distribution networks.

Application in industrial processes and distributed generation The continuous production of green H₂ enables the supply of refining, chemical and heavy mobility processes in the port environment. The high thermal efficiency and modularity of the system make it particularly suitable for plants with available waste heat. In addition, operational data is collected to validate scalability, maintenance and compatibility with European climate certification regulations.

Strategic and technological implications This project positions Europe as a leader in advanced electrolysis and reinforces the roadmap for decarbonising intensive industrial sectors. SOEC technology reduces the cost per kg of H₂ produced, improves energy traceability and enables distributed production models. Its deployment in Rotterdam generates experience that can be replicated in other logistics and industrial hubs across the continent.

🛠️ This development is useful for process engineers, energy system designers and industrial transition managers. SOEC electrolysis optimises energy efficiency, integrates waste heat and reduces operating costs in green H₂ production. Recommendation: study technical feasibility in cogeneration plants, compatibility with thermal networks and climate certification criteria.

🎯 Are we ready to scale SOEC technologies in industrial environments with continuous demand for H₂? What regulatory and financial adjustments need to be made to accelerate its adoption? How can emerging technical profiles contribute to the design of H₂ systems with thermal integration and operational modularity?

📎 More technical information: https://shre.ink/SUZl

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