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    Industrial SOEC electrolysis stack representing efficient green hydrogen production technology

    SOEC technology, ready at scale

    Drawing on more than three decades of refining SOEC (solid oxide electrolyzer cell) technology, our SOEC is engineered for the highest efficiency of green hydrogen production at the lowest levelized cost. Its design prioritizes serviceability, to deliver maximum uptime without disrupting operations.

    Why choose SOEC from Topsoe

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    Decades of innovation

    We have been perfecting solid oxide electrolysis since 1989. Backed by 80+ years of R&D leadership, our SOEC is optimized, efficient and ready to scale.
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    Lower cost of hydrogen

    Our SOEC delivers up to 30% higher efficiency than low-temperature electrolysis when paired with waste-heat producing technologies, helping reduce OPEX and accelerate your return on investment.
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    Designed for downstream

    Designed for optimal integration with ammonia, methanol, and SAF production, our SOEC aligns perfectly with your Power-to-X goals.
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    Performance guarantee services

    Our SOEC is backed by a full-service program with performance guarantees, financial assurance, uptime support, and tailored maintenance to keep operations running efficiently.
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    Designed for scalable hydrogen production

    Our solid oxide electrolysis (SOEC) technology is built around a plug-and-play modular architecture that scales with your production needs — whether you start with a single 8-core section or multi-megawatt setup. This flexibility lowers project risk, shortens deployment time, and keeps costs under control.

    Designed with non-noble materials to reduce supply chain risk and fully optimised for downstream integration, SOEC ensures maximum uptime and long-term performance.

     

    Click to explore the design that makes it all work — from cell to stack, core to section, and right through to full-scale production.

    SOEC Cell

    The SOEC Cell

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    The SOEC Cell

    The foundation of our SOEC system is the ceramic cell — where water (H₂O) is split into hydrogen (H₂) and oxygen (O2). Each cell is built from a precise mix of ceramic layers and electrodes, forming a flat, hexagonal design that enhances stacking, ensures uniform current flow, and supports efficient heat management.

    This geometry is key to the system’s performance and scalability.

    Click to see how cells form a stack.

    SOEC Cell Stack

    The SOEC stack

    SOEC Cell Stack
    The SOEC stack

    The stack brings SOEC cells together to scale production. Each cell is layered with interconnect plates that distribute gases (H₂O, CO₂, H₂, O₂) evenly, conduct electricity, and ensure proper sealing. This design turns a single reaction into high-volume hydrogen output, reliably and efficiently.

    Click to see how stacks form a core.

    SOEC Core

    The SOEC core

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    The SOEC core

    The core combines stacks with all essential operating components including; manifolds, heat exchangers, and insulation,  into a compact, modular unit. This design enables efficient thermal integration and easy connection to industrial systems.

    Click to see how cores come together in a full section.

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    The SOEC section

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    The SOEC section

    Each SOEC section combines eight cores, two transformers, and a shared piping module — forming the basic unit of a Topsoe hydrogen production plant.

    Everything needed to operate and maintain the cores are integrated into the section: a power supply cabinet, electrical cabinet, process inlets and outlets, control systems, and maintenance features like shut-off valves.

    Designed for easy access and fast service, the section enables forklift-level core replacement and individual stack servicing — keeping downtime low and uptime high.

    SOEC's advantages over low-temperature electrolysis model

     

    More hydrogen production with less renewable energy

    SOEC operates at high temperatures, enabling faster reaction kinetics, better conductivity, and significantly lower cell voltage. Instead of using electricity to boil water, SOEC uses steam — and that thermal energy can come from waste heat in your existing processes.

    It also runs at thermoneutral voltage, meaning the energy used matches the heat produced, reducing the need for additional cooling and lowering power consumption.

    Together, these advantages add up to 20–30% higher efficiency compared to low-temperature electrolysis — and a lower cost per kilo of hydrogen produced.

    SOEC technology, built on decades of innovation

    Our solid oxide electrolysis cell (SOEC) technology builds on more than three decades of innovation. Starting with fuel cell research in 1989. Through the 2000s, we advanced from demonstration units to scalable designs, and in 2012, our focus shifted fully to SOEC. Since then, continuous testing, optimization, and industrial-scale demonstration have refined the technology into one of the most efficient electrolysis solutions available. Now entering commercial production in Europe, our SOEC is reliable and ready at scale.

    Your partner across Power-to-X

    A service offering for guaranteed performance

    Our Service Warranty Program (SWP) provides risk-free performance guarantee while protecting you from unexpected downtime and cost.  

    Downstream technologies for any ‘X’

    Turn green hydrogen into any type of e-fuel with industry-leading synthesis technologies. 

    Your proven and prepared partner for Power-to-X

    Move from concept to full-scale production with integrated technologies, services and 80+ years of scientific innovation. 

    Your green hydrogen partner

    With our high-performing electrolysis technology, we offer a ready-for-market solution with a fast ROI that’s ready for a green hydrogen future.

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