CFY-Stacks for Use in Stationary SOFC and SOEC Applications

Fraunhofer IKTS and Plansee SE continuously develop SOFC stacks with Chromium based interconnects (CFY) and electrolyte supported cells based on Scandia doped Zirconia. This technology has a great potential for cost-effective manufacturing and rapid up-scaling due to availability of major stack components and essential improvements in manufacturing made last year. The stacks are already available on the market and are in test at several potential customers. The paper gives an overview of the current status of CFY-stack development focused on performance map and system cycling. The results of operation of CFY-stacks in modules with stacks working on different fuels with and without internal steam reforming in partial and full load are presented.