DENSO Corporation and JERA have announced a collaboration to develop advanced hydrogen generation technology, integrating Solid Oxide Electrolysis Cell (SOEC) with waste heat utilization. The initiative will include joint demonstration testing at a JERA thermal power station.
DENSO has been focused on carbon neutrality by 2035, working in manufacturing, mobility products, and energy use. Recognizing hydrogen production’s critical role in sustainable energy, the company leverages its expertise in automotive systems to develop the efficient and stable SOEC technology.
JERA, committed to its JERA Zero CO2 Emissions 2050 objective, is building a hydrogen and ammonia supply chain to achieve net-zero CO2 emissions. The company is incorporating greener fuels in its thermal power operations to eliminate CO2 emissions during power generation.
The collaboration will use a 200 kW SOEC developed by DENSO to create high-efficiency hydrogen production technology utilizing waste heat. Starting in fiscal year 2025, DENSO and JERA will conduct joint demonstration testing at a JERA thermal power station.
Based on the 200 kW joint demonstration test results, the companies aim to scale up the technology to a multi-thousand kW level by integrating multiple SOECs. This joint development and testing will contribute to establishing a global supply chain for green hydrogen and ammonia.
