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SWITCH is an Horizon 2020 European Project that aims to design, build and test a novel system prototype for hydrogen production, based on solid oxide cell technology.
The SWITCH system will be a stationary, modular and continuous multisource hydrogen production technology designed for hydrogen refuelling stations (HRS).
The core of the system will be a reversible Solid Oxide Cell (SOC) operating in two modes:
Electrolysis Mode (SOE) and Fuel Cell Mode (SOFC).
Electrolysis - SOE Mode
In electrolysis mode, the SWITCH systems uses renewable electricity, water and heat to produce green hydrogen.
Fuel Cell - SOFC Mode
In fuel cell mode, the SWITCH systems uses natural gas or bio-methane to produce grey or green hydrogen, electricity and heat.
The integration of the two modes will allow the continuous and guaranteed production of hydrogen and power for contracted end users.
This project has received funding from the Fuel Cells and Hydrogen 2 Joint Undertaking (now Clean Hydrogen Partnership) under Grant Agreement No 875148. This Joint Undertaking receives support from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 Research and Innovation program, Hydrogen Europe and Hydrogen Europe Research
Project Coordinator
Matteo Testi
Fondazione Bruno Kessler – FBK
Chief Engineer
Ilaria Mirabelli
HyGEAR B.V. – HYG
tel_ +31 88 9494 356
email_ ilaria.mirabelli@hygear.com
Knowledge Manager
Ilaria Alberti
Fondazione Bruno Kessler – FBK
tel_ +39 0461 314442
email_ ialberti@fbk.eu
Fondazione Bruno Kessler – content production and content management