SolydEra
SolydEra is an Italian manufacturer of solid oxide fuel cell and electrolysis stacks and modules, serving enterprise and industrial customers across data centers, marine, commercial CHP, and green hydrogen verticals in Europe, Asia, Africa, and North America via direct sales and system-integrator partnerships.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2008
- HeadquartersPergine Valsugana, Italy
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What SolydEra does
SolydEra SpA is an Italian manufacturer of solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) and solid oxide electrolysis (SOE) stacks and modules, headquartered in Pergine Valsugana, Italy, with R&D subsidiaries in Switzerland and Australia. Founded in 2006 (with production beginning in 2008 as SOLIDpower and rebranded to SolydEra in 2022), the company operates Europe's largest solid oxide cell production plant at 6,400 sqm with an annual capacity of 1 million cells and a nameplate throughput of 60 stacks per day. Its product portfolio spans individual Solid Oxide Cells, the G8 stack (1.75 kW SOFC / 4.5 kW SOE), the G8X-10 large-format stack (10 kW SOFC / 25 kW SOE), a 1.5 kW Fuel Cell Module, an Electrolyzer Array (ECA), a Reversible Electrolyzer Array (rECA), and a multi-stack Power Module PM-X. The rECA platform uniquely enables reversible operation between power generation and hydrogen production in a single stack, supported by the proprietary AC:DC operating method that delivered a five-fold lifetime improvement in 15-month testing.
The company sells custom-engineered hardware solutions directly to enterprise customers and system integrators, supplemented by technology licensing and stack supply agreements. Pricing is project-specific, contract lengths are multi-year, and there is no public price list. Customer segments include data centers (e.g., Equinix Milan), marine/shipping (NAUTILUS project), commercial CHP, industrial CHP, and green hydrogen production for ammonia, steel, and e-fuels (KBR, Dynelectro, Romande Energie/Zwahlen & Mayr). Distribution combines direct enterprise sales with regional integrator partnerships (e.g., Global Clean Energy in North America) and consortium-driven co-development (Bosal/VDL, Mitochondria in South Africa, Avioxx in SAF).
SolydEra reports 3,000+ systems installed globally, over 100 GWh of electricity generated, nearly 100 million cumulative operating hours, and 144 granted patents across 11 patent families in 34 jurisdictions. It employs 101-250 people and is privately held with no disclosed parent company, ticker, or funding history. Leadership was overhauled in June 2024 with CEO Dr. Alexander Liberov (formerly Siemens regional CEO/CFO) and Chairman Pekka A. Viljakainen, indicating a strategic pivot toward international commercialization and industrialization.
SolydEra firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- SolydEra
- Legal name
- SolydEra SpA
- Website
- https://solydera.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2008
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- SolydEra is an Italian manufacturer of solid oxide fuel cell and electrolysis stacks and modules, serving enterprise and industrial customers across data centers, marine, commercial CHP, and green hydrogen verticals in Europe, Asia, Africa, and North America via direct sales and system-integrator partnerships.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
SolydEra industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC) and Electrolysis (SOE) Technology
- NAICS
- Turbine and Turbine Generator Set Units Manufacturing (333611), Engine, Turbine, and Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing (3336)
- SIC
- Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Fuel Cell Distributed Generation (Hydrogen/Natural Gas SOFC/PEM) (EUACALAK)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Industrial Gas & Air Separation Equipment (ASU, PSA, Cryogenic Systems) (IMAHAEAI)
Keywords
Where SolydEra is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Pergine Valsugana
- HQ country
- Italy
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices4 records
Markets served
SolydEra business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Stacks and Modules: Sale of solid oxide fuel cell stacks (G8, G8X-10) and fuel cell modules to system integrators and industrial customers for power generation applications including CHP, data centers, and marine applications
- Solid Oxide Electrolysis Systems: Sale of electrolysis arrays (ECA, rECA) and electrolyser modules for green hydrogen production in industrial applications including ammonia, steel, and e-fuels production
- System Integration and Technology Licensing: Partnership arrangements including technology licensing, stack supply agreements, and co-development partnerships with system integrators like Dynelectro, HnPower, and Mitochondria Energy Systems
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Custom enterprise pricing based on system specifications |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels5 records
SolydEra product offering
Product offeringCore offering
SolydEra develops and manufactures solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) and solid oxide electrolysis (SOE) stacks and modules used by system integrators and industrial customers for distributed power generation, combined heat and power (CHP), and green hydrogen production. Its portfolio includes the G8 and G8X-10 stacks, Fuel Cell Modules (FCM), Electrolyzer Arrays (ECA), Reversible Electrolyzer Arrays (rECA), and the multi-stack Power Module PM-X, sold alongside technology licensing and stack supply agreements for applications ranging from 1.5 kW commercial units to 100+ MW industrial electrolysis installations.
Product overview
SolydEra offers a modular product portfolio of solid oxide technology solutions based on proprietary SOFC (Solid Oxide Fuel Cell) and SOE (Solid Oxide Electrolysis) platforms. The product line spans from individual Solid Oxide Cells and stacks (G8, G8X-10) to integrated modules (Fuel Cell Module, Electrolyzer Array ECA, Reversible Electrolyzer Array rECA, Power Module PM-X). These products enable both power generation (SOFC mode) and hydrogen production (SOE mode), serving applications in data centers, marine, commercial CHP, industrial CHP, and green hydrogen production for ammonia, steel, and e-fuels. The Three-Pillar-Strategy covers Gas-to-Power (G2P), Power-to-Gas (P2G), and Power-to-Power applications.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Solid Oxide Cells
Quantifiable outcome
- 60% electrical efficiency in power production
- +6 more outcomes
Companies that use SolydEra
Customer profileNamed customers10 records
Segments6 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
SolydEra technology and API
TechnologyAPI detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature10 records
SolydEra partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered strategic, core and minor.
- Global Clean Energy Inc. and Axiom EnergystrategicMOU for Global Clean Energy to act as North American integrator for SolydEra's SOFC stack technology. Axiom Energy provides 4.4kW mCHP systems scalable to 30kW; combined with SolydEra's modular SOFC (100kW) for CHP systems up to 200kW. Targets commercial and industrial sectors across North America.
- AvioxxstrategicBreakthrough demonstration of electricity generation from waste-derived syngas using bespoke SOFC system for sustainable aviation fuel production. Pilot unit operating at Avioxx's Advanced Fuels Facility in Runcorn, UK since February 2025. Full-scale integrated SOFC module development for commercial SAF refineries.
- Mitochondria Energy SystemscoreLandmark collaboration for development and commercialization of SOFC systems in South Africa. SolydEra develops and supplies 50kW containerized SOFC systems; second phase includes technology transfer to South Africa with assembly at Mitochondria Campus in Vaal SEZ. SolydEra remains exclusive stack partner. Project creates up to 282 jobs in year one.
- DynelectrocoreSolydEra and Dynelectro formalized a strategic partnership transitioning from MOU to collaboration agreement for delivery of 1 MW Solid Oxide Electrolyser by September 2025. Dynelectro serves as SOE electrolyser OEM integrating SolydEra's G8 stacks. The partnership includes validation of AC:DC operating method enabling five-fold lifetime improvement. Target customer: European Energy for green hydrogen production from wind farm electricity.
- E2P2 Consortium (Equinix, InfraPrime, RISE, Snam, TEC4FUELS, Vertiv)coreEuropean 'Eco Edge Prime Power' project for data center fuel cell systems. Two systems deployed at Equinix Milan data center, achieving 60% efficiency and 90kW capacity. Operates on natural gas with up to 20% hydrogen blend. Bridges to CO2-neutral energy supply using low-CO2 fuels.
- Romande Energie and Zwahlen & MayrcorePRHYSM project (Production of green Hydrogen for clean Steel and Metallurgy) in Switzerland. SolydEra provides high temperature electrolyzer for on-site hydrogen production at Zwahlen & Mayr's Aigle facility using solar power. Produces 20 tons of hydrogen annually for 15 years. Supported by Swiss Federal Office of Energy.
- Bosal Energy and VDL GroepcoreConsortium of Italian, Belgian, and Dutch companies combining SolydEra's stack technology, Bosal's Hot Balance of Plants expertise, and VDL's manufacturing and system integration capabilities. Goal: significantly enhance electrolyzer production capabilities and lower costs. Full cooperation agreement expected.
- NAUTILUS Project ConsortiumcoreEU Horizon 2020 funded project for marine SOFC applications. Successful installation of 40kW SOFC system at Finnish power company in Tampere. Validated 60% electrical efficiency and 84% total efficiency. Next milestone: 60kW operational system for ship energy applications.
- Swiss Green Energy Hub ConsortiumminorSolydEra joined Swiss Green Energy Hub project contributing SOE module for converting excess electricity and heat from waste incineration plants into hydrogen for synthetic fuels. Project aims at seasonal energy storage and carbon circularity.
- SWITCH Project Consortium (FBK, European Clean Hydrogen Partnership)coreHorizon 2020 European project developing reversible SOC module for hydrogen refueling stations. SolydEra developed complete reversible SOFC/electrolyzer module based on G8X platform. Project won Energy Globe Award 2023 for Italy.
- KBRcoreMoU signed to offer integrated solution for producing lower cost clean ammonia using renewable energy. SolydEra's SOE technology integrated into KBR's K-GreeN process for highly efficient green ammonia capacity. Target: most competitive levelized costs for carbon-neutral ammonia.
- HnPowercoreFive-year successful cooperation (2019-2024) with SolydEra as supplier of fuel cell stacks integrated into HnPower's 3kW micro-CHP systems in Korea. Partnership experienced 100% growth in stack deliveries in 2023-2024 with over 200 stacks in 2024. Joint development of 10kW SOFC systems.
Scale indicators10 records
Recent moves9 records
Expansion highlights7 records
SolydEra competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Plug Power: US-based hydrogen systems and PEM fuel cell company with growing European presence in green hydrogen production and stationary power. Competes for hydrogen economy capex that could alternatively fund SOE/SOFC deployment like SolydEra's.
- Bosch Thermotechnology: Industrial conglomerate with SOFC commercialization efforts via partnership with Ceres Power and broader heating/CHP portfolio. Indirect competitor in European SOFC residential and commercial CHP markets where SolydEra also competes.
- Ballard Power Systems: Canadian PEM fuel cell leader with stationary, heavy-duty mobility, and hydrogen applications. Broad incumbent in adjacent fuel cell technology competing for the same clean power and hydrogen end-customers as SolydEra, particularly in Europe and Asia.
Direct peers
- Bloom Energy: US-listed global leader in solid oxide fuel cell systems for stationary power and data centers. Direct competitor to SolydEra in SOFC distributed generation, with larger scale and public-company capitalization but overlapping customer targets (colos, industrial CHP, behind-the-meter power).
- Convion: Finnish SOFC system integrator producing 50-300 kW distributed generation units for industrial and commercial CHP. Comparable in scale and technology positioning to SolydEra, with overlapping European industrial CHP target customers.
- Ceres Power: UK-listed developer of SOFC steel-cell technology, licensing to partners such as Bosch and Doosan. Closest like-for-like SOFC peer to SolydEra, with a comparable technology-licensing-plus-stack-supply business model and overlapping industrial/CHP target markets.
- Doosan Fuel Cell: Korean SOFC systems provider, partner/competitor to SolydEra's Korean customer HnPower. Competes in Asian commercial and industrial SOFC markets and is a relevant regional comparable for stack supply and CHP deployment.
- Sunfire: German developer of solid oxide electrolysis cells (SOEC) for green hydrogen production. Direct competitor in the SOE/hydrogen production market where SolydEra competes via G8X and ECA stacks, with overlapping European industrial customer base (steel, chemicals, e-fuels).
- FuelCell Energy: US-listed fuel cell power systems manufacturer (molten carbonate and SOFC variants) targeting utilities, data centers, and industrial customers. Competes with SolydEra in stationary fuel cell power, with stronger North American utility footprint.
Emerging players
- Advent Technologies: US-listed developer of high-temperature PEM fuel cells for stationary power and automotive applications. Competes in adjacent high-temperature fuel cell chemistries targeting similar industrial and hydrogen end-uses as SolydEra.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks7 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
SolydEra social profiles
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SolydEra leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles6 records
SolydEra subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries2 records
SolydEra funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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SolydEra M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about SolydEra
What does SolydEra do?
SolydEra develops and manufactures solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) and solid oxide electrolysis (SOE) stacks and modules used by system integrators and industrial customers for distributed power generation, combined heat and power (CHP), and green hydrogen production. Its portfolio includes the G8 and G8X-10 stacks, Fuel Cell Modules (FCM), Electrolyzer Arrays (ECA), Reversible Electrolyzer Arrays (rECA), and the multi-stack Power Module PM-X, sold alongside technology licensing and stack supply agreements for applications ranging from 1.5 kW commercial units to 100+ MW industrial electrolysis installations.
Is SolydEra a public or private company?
SolydEra is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was SolydEra founded?
SolydEra was founded in 2008. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is SolydEra based?
SolydEra is headquartered in Pergine Valsugana, Italy, in the Europe region.
How does SolydEra make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Stacks and Modules are the primary driver. The others are solid Oxide Electrolysis Systems and system Integration and Technology Licensing.
Who are SolydEra's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Plug Power, Bosch Thermotechnology and Ballard Power Systems. Direct peers are Bloom Energy, Convion, Ceres Power, Doosan Fuel Cell, Sunfire and FuelCell Energy. Advent Technologies is listed as an emerging player.
Does SolydEra have an API?
No public API is recorded for SolydEra.
What industry is SolydEra in?
SolydEra's product category is Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC) and Electrolysis (SOE) Technology. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EUACALAK, Fuel Cell Distributed Generation (Hydrogen/Natural Gas SOFC/PEM), with a secondary code of IMAHAEAI, Industrial Gas & Air Separation Equipment (ASU, PSA, Cryogenic Systems). Its NAICS code is 333611 and its SIC code is 3620.