Delta Electronics, Inc., a global leader in power and thermal management and provider of IoT-based Smart Green Solutions, has announced a long-term collaboration agreement with Ceres Power Limited, a subsidiary of London Stock Exchange-listed Ceres Power Holdings plc. This agreement includes Technology transfer and licensing, with Delta gaining access to Ceres’ Hydrogen energy stack technology portfolio for approximately GBP43 million.
Ceres is a global leader in solid oxide fuel cell and electrochemical technology. Through this partnership, Delta aims to integrate Ceres’ energy stack technology with its power electronics and thermal management technologies to develop solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) and solid oxide electrolysis cell (SOEC) systems for hydrogen energy applications. Production is expected to start by the end of 2026. These systems are anticipated to enhance the capabilities of Delta’s green solutions for sectors such as chemicals, energy, transportation, steel, and more.
Ping Cheng, CEO of Delta, stated, “Hydrogen has high heating value and zero CO2 emission potential characteristics, and thus, will play a crucial role in the global transition towards net-zero. Moreover, Hydrogen SOFC systems boast reliability and high efficiency in electricity generation, making them ideal for micro-grid applications, distributed power systems, mission-critical facilities, such as data centers, semiconductor production lines, and other advanced manufacturing.”
Phil Caldwell, CEO of Ceres, added, “Green hydrogen has a key role to play in delivering a more secure and sustainable future energy system, and today we take this first step towards what promises to be a strong collaboration with Delta to accelerate the industry globally.”
In addition to licensing key energy stack technologies, Delta will also establish a “Net-zero Science Laboratory” at its Tainan manufacturing complex to develop cutting-edge zero-carbon technologies, including hydrogen energy, and to enrich its own R&D capabilities in related application fields.
Ceres’ solid oxide technology has been perfected for over 20 years and its industry-leading position in fuel cell and electrochemical technology makes it a key player in the global energy transition. It is expected that the global demand for hydrogen will reach 223 Mt in 2030 and 630 Mt in 2050, with hydrogen applications playing a crucial role in achieving net-zero targets.
This collaboration signifies a significant step towards a more sustainable and efficient future energy system, with Delta and Ceres combining their expertise to contribute to global carbon reduction targets. As the world continues to focus on achieving net-zero emissions, partnerships like this are crucial in driving the industry forward.
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