Bosch is advancing the development of fuel cell technology for new power systems, and will work with Ceres Power, a technical expert based in Horsham, UK, to develop the next generation of solid oxide fuel cells (SOFC) )technology. In addition, Bosch plans to acquire a 4% stake in Siris Power. On August 20 local time, the two companies signed a cooperation and licensing agreement to further develop the technology and establish a small-batch battery production business in Bosch. In addition, the two parties also signed a share purchase agreement.
Ceres Power is a leader in the development of next-generation solid oxide fuel cell technology. Its strategy is to commercialize its technology through the mass production of batteries with partners, and to use the technology for grid and distributed generation, with the goal of using solid oxide fuel cells in cities, factories and data centers, as well as for electric The car charging point supplies electricity.
Bosch board member Dr. Stefan Hartung, who also heads the energy and building technology business unit, said: "Bosch believes that efficient fuel cell emissions are extremely low and play an important role in maintaining the security and flexibility of energy system supply. Fuel cell technology will To further promote the development of alternative energy sources, we will work with our research and development partner Sirius Power to promote this development. "
Phil Caldwell, CEO of Ceres Power, said: "Our desire to work with Bosch is to set a new industry standard for solid oxide fuel cells that will enable them to become widely available in distributed power supplies. By combining Sirius' unique With Steel Cell technology and Bosch's strengths in engineering, manufacturing and supply chain, we will build strong partnerships to make the technology more competitive and ready for mass production of such batteries. "
Bosch will work with Ceres Power to provide solid oxide fuel cell technology for a variety of applications, with the vision of establishing small power stations in cities and industrial areas. Because such standardized power stations are highly flexible, they can meet peak power requirements better and faster than traditional power stations. Its power plant targets a solid oxide fuel cell module capable of producing 10 kilowatts (kW) of electricity. In the case of large power demand, any battery modules with output power can be connected to each other.