Elcogen has signed supply and Research & Development (R&D) collaboration agreement with the esteemed French company Genvia. This partnership marks the culmination of two years of successful cooperation and signifies a strategic move towards advancing solid oxide electrolyser (SOEC) technology for the commercialization of green hydrogen.
The collaboration between Elcogen and Genvia is not merely a corporate alliance but a crucial step in achieving the goals set under the Important Project of Common European Interest (IPCEI). The two companies, both contributors to the Hy2 Tech initiative, are aligning their efforts to accelerate the production of affordable green hydrogen within the European Union (EU).
Enn Õunpuu, the CEO of Elcogen, expresses enthusiasm about fortifying the partnership with Genvia, specifically in the realm of highly efficient SOEC technology. This collaboration comes at a time when both entities are actively contributing to the IPCEI, making the contract a strategic move to synergize their efforts and drive the EU towards a more sustainable and economically viable future.
Florence Lambert, CEO of Genvia, emphasizes the significance of expediting the development, production, and deployment of clean technologies within Europe. The collaboration between Elcogen and Genvia is not only about advancing their individual technologies but also about fortifying the European value chain. This partnership aims to position Europe as a leader in the global market by developing the world’s most high-performance electrolysers.
