Kraftwerk develops solid oxide fuel cells (aSOFCs) that convert hydrogen and common e-fuels into electrical energy, providing a robust and cost-effective alternative to traditional combustion processes. Their technology addresses the inefficiencies of conventional energy generation by offering high system efficiency and rapid startup capabilities for various applications, including transportation and stationary power systems.
Funding
$1M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Traditional combustion-based energy generation methods suffer from inherent inefficiencies and environmental concerns. Existing fuel cell technologies often rely on expensive materials like platinum, hindering cost-effectiveness and widespread adoption.
Solution
Kraftwerk develops advanced solid oxide fuel cells (aSOFCs) that directly convert the chemical energy of hydrogen and common e-fuels into electrical energy. Their aSOFC technology offers a robust and cost-effective alternative to traditional combustion, achieving high system efficiency (65%-85%) and rapid startup capabilities. Unlike conventional fuel cells, Kraftwerk's aSOFCs do not require platinum as a catalyst, significantly reducing production costs. The aSOFCs can also operate in reverse mode, converting electricity, oxygen, water, and CO2 into hydrogen or hydrocarbons with high efficiency.
Target Audience
Kraftwerk's primary customers are in the transportation (passenger vehicles, light commercial vehicles, drones), aviation, and stationary/portable power system markets.
Features
- Converts hydrogen and common e-fuels directly into electrical energy
- Operates in reverse mode to produce hydrogen or hydrocarbons from electricity, oxygen, water, and CO2
- High system efficiency (65%-85%)
- Rapid startup capabilities
- No platinum catalyst, resulting in lower costs
- Standardized aSOFC BOX design allows for interconnection by voltage and power according to customer requirements
- aSOFC BOX operates at 850 degrees Celsius with an outer surface temperature of 35 degrees Celsius