UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD · Awarded contract
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Supply of Molten Carbonate Fuel Cell System for CO2 Capture at University of Sheffield

Awarded 29 Oct 2020

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Awarded29 Oct 2020
Value£1,396,317.00
RegionYorkshire and The Humber
CategoryEnergy & Environment
Ended 6y ago1d term
Awarded 29 Oct 2020Expired 30 Oct 2020

University of Sheffield awarded a contract to FuelCell Energy, Inc.

for the procurement and integration of a Molten Carbonate Fuel Cell (MCFC) system capable of generating at least 30 kW, as part of the Translational Energy Research Centre (TERC) with co-funding from the European Regional Development Fund.

The MCFC system supports research activities in low carbon energy generation, integrated energy systems, and the hydrogen economy, and is designed to capture CO2 while producing electrical energy.

The contract value is £1,396,317.

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