Our vision...

Our Partners

As we move into a carbon-constrained future, we

look to technology to provide sustainable solutions
for the industries that fuel our economy solutions
that reduce costs for heat and power, and extend the
lifetime of fossil fuel reserves.

UNIVERSITIES

SOFC Canada knows fuel cell technology meets this

challenge. Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFCs) operate
at high temperatures to efficiently co-generate
electricity and heat. Using these systems to generate
large-scale megawatt power, and small-scale
industrial and commercial power, translates into
significantly lower greenhouse gas emissions without
disrupting critical operations.

There is a
cleaner way to
generate power

Government

CanmetENERGY

CanmetNERGIE

CORPORATE

The generation of energy from fuel combustion in

Canada can produce 187 million tonnes of
greenhouse gases (CO2 equivalent) in a year.* If
SOFC technology had generated this energy at only
60% efficiency, emissions would have been reduced
by 78 million tonnes, or 41%. With combined heat
and power applications, efficiency can exceed 85%.
* Based on 2008 data.

For more information on the

NSERC SOFC Canada Strategic Research Network
and available research opportunities
call (403) 210-6245 or visit www.sofccanada.com

Research opportunities that will

reduce our carbon footprint.

Our vision...

Our Partners

As we move into a carbon-constrained future, we

look to technology to provide sustainable solutions
for the industries that fuel our economy solutions
that reduce costs for heat and power, and extend the
lifetime of fossil fuel reserves.

UNIVERSITIES

SOFC Canada knows fuel cell technology meets this

challenge. Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFCs) operate
at high temperatures to efficiently co-generate
electricity and heat. Using these systems to generate
large-scale megawatt power, and small-scale
industrial and commercial power, translates into
significantly lower greenhouse gas emissions without
disrupting critical operations.

There is a
cleaner way to
generate power

Government

CanmetENERGY

CanmetNERGIE

CORPORATE

The generation of energy from fuel combustion in

Canada can produce 187 million tonnes of
greenhouse gases (CO2 equivalent) in a year.* If
SOFC technology had generated this energy at only
60% efficiency, emissions would have been reduced
by 78 million tonnes, or 41%. With combined heat
and power applications, efficiency can exceed 85%.
* Based on 2008 data.

For more information on the

NSERC SOFC Canada Strategic Research Network
and available research opportunities
call (403) 210-6245 or visit www.sofccanada.com

Research opportunities that will

reduce our carbon footprint.

Who we are...

What are Solid Oxide Fuel Cells?

Benefits of working with SOFC Canada

The NSERC Solid

A fuel cell is a converter technology that produces electricity and

n You will be part of a team of experts

Oxide Fuel Cells

high-grade heat directly from electrochemical oxidation of fuel

from across Canada including academia,

Canada Strategic

without burning it. A solid oxide fuel cell is so named because of

government and industry.

Research Network

the solid ceramic material at the centre of the device.

is an association

n Y
 our work with a dynamic set of researchers
will substantially impact future fuel utilization.

of more than 20

FUEL

research groups

n T
 he contacts you make while on our team

from universities

will provide advantages when you search for

and government partnered with Canadian industries.

Our goal is to enhance the durability and lower the cost of solid
oxide fuel cells by focusing on new reforming catalysts, sulphur
and carbon tolerant anodes, new cell fabrication techniques, as
well as fundamental modeling.

anode
electrons
(electric current)

H2O, CO2

Ceramic Solid Oxide

CATHODE

HEAT

AIR

and post doctoral fellows

to help us fulfill its vision.
Successful applicants will
be paid for their time and get the opportunity to contribute
to groundbreaking work that is destined to change the
environmental and economic climate in our country.

related fields as well as with established companies working

with the technology.

your existing knowledge through interaction with people

both in and outside of Canada at conferences, workshops
and student exchanges.

(mechanical/chemical),
scientists graduate students

sector that is driven by innovation. There are

n Y
 our research work will be rewarding and should expand

for high quality engineers

chemists, and materials

n T
 he fuel cell industry is a high, value-add
significant opportunities with start-up companies in fuel cell

reduction

Get involved to make a difference...

SOFC Canada is looking

career opportunities post graduation.

oxidation

SOFCs will help us reduce our carbon footprint by:

n Significantly improving the efficiency of electricity generation.

Past Contributors: Where are they now?

n Creating secure and affordable power systems in any size from

kilowatts to megawatts, with much less environmental impact

Javier Gazzarri obtained his Ph.D. in 2007

than conventional power generation.

and is currently working on fuel cell modeling

n Serving as an excellent CO2 capture technology, further

reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

at the National Research Council.

Harmeet Chhina completed her Ph.D. in 2009

and is now working at the Automotive Fuel
Cell Cooperation a research and development
company owned by Daimler, Ford and Ballard
Power Systems.

Photos courtesy of Versa Power Systems

Who we are...

What are Solid Oxide Fuel Cells?

Benefits of working with SOFC Canada

The NSERC Solid

A fuel cell is a converter technology that produces electricity and

n You will be part of a team of experts

Oxide Fuel Cells

high-grade heat directly from electrochemical oxidation of fuel

from across Canada including academia,

Canada Strategic

without burning it. A solid oxide fuel cell is so named because of

government and industry.

Research Network

the solid ceramic material at the centre of the device.

is an association

n Y
 our work with a dynamic set of researchers
will substantially impact future fuel utilization.

of more than 20

FUEL

research groups

n T
 he contacts you make while on our team

from universities

will provide advantages when you search for

and government partnered with Canadian industries.

Our goal is to enhance the durability and lower the cost of solid
oxide fuel cells by focusing on new reforming catalysts, sulphur
and carbon tolerant anodes, new cell fabrication techniques, as
well as fundamental modeling.

anode
electrons
(electric current)

H2O, CO2

Ceramic Solid Oxide

CATHODE

HEAT

AIR

and post doctoral fellows

to help us fulfill its vision.
Successful applicants will
be paid for their time and get the opportunity to contribute
to groundbreaking work that is destined to change the
environmental and economic climate in our country.

related fields as well as with established companies working

with the technology.

your existing knowledge through interaction with people

both in and outside of Canada at conferences, workshops
and student exchanges.

(mechanical/chemical),
scientists graduate students

sector that is driven by innovation. There are

n Y
 our research work will be rewarding and should expand

for high quality engineers

chemists, and materials

n T
 he fuel cell industry is a high, value-add
significant opportunities with start-up companies in fuel cell

reduction

Get involved to make a difference...

SOFC Canada is looking

career opportunities post graduation.

oxidation

SOFCs will help us reduce our carbon footprint by:

n Significantly improving the efficiency of electricity generation.

Past Contributors: Where are they now?

n Creating secure and affordable power systems in any size from

kilowatts to megawatts, with much less environmental impact

Javier Gazzarri obtained his Ph.D. in 2007

than conventional power generation.

and is currently working on fuel cell modeling

n Serving as an excellent CO2 capture technology, further

reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

at the National Research Council.

Harmeet Chhina completed her Ph.D. in 2009

and is now working at the Automotive Fuel
Cell Cooperation a research and development
company owned by Daimler, Ford and Ballard
Power Systems.

Photos courtesy of Versa Power Systems

Who we are...

What are Solid Oxide Fuel Cells?

Benefits of working with SOFC Canada

The NSERC Solid

A fuel cell is a converter technology that produces electricity and

n You will be part of a team of experts

Oxide Fuel Cells

high-grade heat directly from electrochemical oxidation of fuel

from across Canada including academia,

Canada Strategic

without burning it. A solid oxide fuel cell is so named because of

government and industry.

Research Network

the solid ceramic material at the centre of the device.

is an association

n Y
 our work with a dynamic set of researchers
will substantially impact future fuel utilization.

of more than 20

FUEL

research groups

n T
 he contacts you make while on our team

from universities

will provide advantages when you search for

and government partnered with Canadian industries.

Our goal is to enhance the durability and lower the cost of solid
oxide fuel cells by focusing on new reforming catalysts, sulphur
and carbon tolerant anodes, new cell fabrication techniques, as
well as fundamental modeling.

anode
electrons
(electric current)

H2O, CO2

Ceramic Solid Oxide

CATHODE

HEAT

AIR

and post doctoral fellows

to help us fulfill its vision.
Successful applicants will
be paid for their time and get the opportunity to contribute
to groundbreaking work that is destined to change the
environmental and economic climate in our country.

related fields as well as with established companies working

with the technology.

your existing knowledge through interaction with people

both in and outside of Canada at conferences, workshops
and student exchanges.

(mechanical/chemical),
scientists graduate students

sector that is driven by innovation. There are

n Y
 our research work will be rewarding and should expand

for high quality engineers

chemists, and materials

n T
 he fuel cell industry is a high, value-add
significant opportunities with start-up companies in fuel cell

reduction

Get involved to make a difference...

SOFC Canada is looking

career opportunities post graduation.

oxidation

SOFCs will help us reduce our carbon footprint by:

n Significantly improving the efficiency of electricity generation.

Past Contributors: Where are they now?

n Creating secure and affordable power systems in any size from

kilowatts to megawatts, with much less environmental impact

Javier Gazzarri obtained his Ph.D. in 2007

than conventional power generation.

and is currently working on fuel cell modeling

n Serving as an excellent CO2 capture technology, further

reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

at the National Research Council.

Harmeet Chhina completed her Ph.D. in 2009

and is now working at the Automotive Fuel
Cell Cooperation a research and development
company owned by Daimler, Ford and Ballard
Power Systems.

Photos courtesy of Versa Power Systems

Our vision...

Our Partners

As we move into a carbon-constrained future, we

look to technology to provide sustainable solutions
for the industries that fuel our economy solutions
that reduce costs for heat and power, and extend the
lifetime of fossil fuel reserves.

UNIVERSITIES

SOFC Canada knows fuel cell technology meets this

challenge. Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFCs) operate
at high temperatures to efficiently co-generate
electricity and heat. Using these systems to generate
large-scale megawatt power, and small-scale
industrial and commercial power, translates into
significantly lower greenhouse gas emissions without
disrupting critical operations.

There is a
cleaner way to
generate power

Government

CanmetENERGY

CanmetNERGIE

CORPORATE

The generation of energy from fuel combustion in

Canada can produce 187 million tonnes of
greenhouse gases (CO2 equivalent) in a year.* If
SOFC technology had generated this energy at only
60% efficiency, emissions would have been reduced
by 78 million tonnes, or 41%. With combined heat
and power applications, efficiency can exceed 85%.
* Based on 2008 data.

For more information on the

NSERC SOFC Canada Strategic Research Network
and available research opportunities
call (403) 210-6245 or visit www.sofccanada.com

Research opportunities that will

reduce our carbon footprint.