A solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) is a type of fuel cell that generates electricity through an electrochemical process that converts chemical energy from a fuel directly into electrical energy. Unlike traditional combustion-based power generation methods and fuel cell systems, SOFCs operate at high temperatures (typically between 600°C and 1,000°C). They offer higher efficiency and reliability with lower emissions.

Air and fuel are injected on two different sides of a solid membrane, creating an electrochemical potential. As a result, oxygen ions migrate through a solid oxide electrolyte from the cathode to the anode. At the anode, the fuel oxidizes – for example, hydrogen produces water – releasing electrons that travel through an external circuit, generating an electric current.

INERGIO offers compact systems that efficiently convert energy from a variety of fuels into electricity. Even when using propane, our system is up to four times more efficient than conventional diesel generators. It is also much lighter than batteries, providing up to 10 times more autonomy than a lithium battery of equivalent weight.

Yes, our fuel cell system can be used as a primary power source or integrated into a hybrid system as a backup power source when solar power is insufficient or to maintain battery charge levels within a safe range.

Our systems are designed for off-grid or unreliable power environments. They can withstand harsh conditions from -20°C to 50°C and operate at altitudes up to 3,000 meters.

Applications include powering remote antennas, surveillance systems, weather stations, security cameras, mobile traffic lights, or serving as a charging system for IoT devices.

Today, the hydrogen infrastructure is not fully developed. Most hydrogen production is still not environmentally friendly and generates over 850 million tons of CO2 per year. We also face limitations in storing and distributing this very light gas.

The advantage of fuel flexibility is that you can use readily available fuels such as propane (i.e., barbecue bottles) or methane with the same equipment today, and switch to hydrogen when it becomes green and widely available.

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The system is guaranteed to operate for 15,000 hours. While it may last longer, efficiency beyond this point cannot be guaranteed. In addition, you can expect performance to be maintained for up to 200 on/off cycles.

It is as easy to install as a diesel generator. The system is designed to be plug and play.

It is recommended to perform maintenance every 15,000 hours or every 5 years.

You can easily connect multiple systems together to increase power output. We currently offer two different systems: 200-500W, and 2.5KW. We can also develop custom sized fuel cells upon request.