Korean energy giant Doosan Fuel Cell, a leading global player in the field of hydrogen energy, is targeting both maritime and stationary applications for its fuel cells. Mass production of SOFC will start in 2025 at a new production plant in Korea. Alleima will supply Sanergy™ HT pre-coated material for the interconnects, a key component in the stationary fuel cell.

A Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC), is a system that converts the energy of hydrogen fuel into electrical power. This type of fuel cell operates at high temperatures, ranging from 500-700 °C and is due to its high efficiency gaining increasing interest as an important enabler for the shift to a sustainable energy system due to its high efficiency. Examples of use include providing primary and backup electrical power for data centers and buildings, as well as serving as an auxiliary power supply on ships to support maritime transport’s efforts to reduce CO2 emissions. One of the companies in the forefront of this technology is Doosan Fuel Cell which will start commercial production of SOFC in 2025.

Alleima, a leading manufacturer of high value-added products in advanced stainless steels and special alloys, has now received an order from Doosan Fuel Cell to supply its Sanergy™ HT pre-coated material for interconnects for the upcoming mass production of fuel cell stacks. The order spans over two years and the deliveries will start in the first quarter of 2025. The total value of the order value amounts to SEK 160 million.

“We are pleased that Alleima has been given the opportunity to supply pre-coated material for use in interconnects with our unique mass production technique. Alleima provides material for a key component in the fuel cell industry, an end-market that aligns well with our growth strategy. We will through our innovations contribute and play an important role in in the transition to more sustainable energy,” says Mikael Blazquez, EVP and Head of Strategy, at Alleima.

”We are delighted with Alleima, which is based on leading materials technology, and the sustainable accompany for accelerating a decarbonized future.” said Global Chief Procurement Officer, DOOSAN Fuel Cell.

“This order is important for the Surface Technology business unit at Alleima as it shows that we are a reliable and long-term key partner for Doosan Fuel Cell on their journey into a fossil free energy system. It feels great to be an enabler in the green transition with this new design of SOFC technology,” says Henrik Fintling, General Manager for Surface Technology at Alleima.