Samsung Heavy Develops Solid Oxide Fuel Cells with Morimura

Samsung Heavy Industries has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Japan’s Morimura SOFC Technology to develop and commercialize solid oxide fuel cells (SOFC) by 2028. This collaboration aims to create next-generation eco-friendly energy sources, with Samsung Heavy Industries responsible for engineering, system integration, and commercialization of large-capacity SOFC products, while Morimura will supply the core components, including cells and stacks.

SOFC technology utilizes a ceramic solid electrolyte to generate electricity through the chemical reaction of oxygen with fuels like hydrogen or liquefied natural gas (LNG), offering higher power generation efficiency and significant reductions in carbon emissions compared to conventional internal combustion engines. The technology is particularly well-suited for applications in ships, as it can use existing fuels such as LNG without modification.

Samsung Heavy Industries aims to target the market for next-generation unmanned autonomous electric ships and expand SOFC applications to onshore and offshore power sources, including floating data centers.

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