A new renewable energy system to make a Finnish business district energy self-sufficient will soon become reality, after three companies recently signed agreements for delivery. Leading fuel cell manufacturer Elcogen has teamed up with fuel cell system developer Convion to power two combined heat and power (CHP) systems for the LEMENE smart grid, led by energy company Lempäälän Energia.

Elcogen will supply its technology for a new project demonstrating how reversible solid oxide cells can be used in innovative clean energy storage systems. Elcogen’s market-leading solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) technology will be used in the upcoming REFLEX project, which will operate an energy hub coupled to solar and mini-hydro renewable sources to provide both electricity and heat to the nearby technology park.