Nernst Electric: Revolutionizing Power Generation
Why Solid Oxide Fuel Cells Matter
Solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs) have long been recognized as the most efficient way to convert natural gas into electricity. Thanks to their high operating temperatures, SOFCs can achieve ultra-high electrical efficiencies without costly materials, far beyond what’s possible with traditional combustion engines.
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But despite their performance advantages, SOFCs have struggled to gain commercial traction. The reason is simple: they’re too expensive to manufacture using conventional methods.
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At Nernst Electric, we’ve changed that. Our breakthrough manufacturing process slashes capital costs, making high-efficiency fuel cells finally practical and scalable for real-world power generation.
How We Build the Future of Fuel Cells
At Nernst Electric, our breakthrough lies not only in what we build, but how we build it.
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We’ve developed a novel manufacturing process for SOFC stacks that eliminates traditional assembly steps and radically reduces cost, without compromising performance. Our process is based on two key innovations:
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Direct Stack Fabrication via Additive Manufacturing
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Materials Innovation for Co-Sintered Stability
Same Performance. Lower Cost. Greater Impact.
Our directly fabricated SOFC stacks deliver the same high efficiency and fuel flexibility as conventional systems—including operation with natural gas and hydrogen. But by simplifying the manufacturing process and using scalable, low-cost materials and methods, we cut capital costs dramatically.
Applications & Industries
Nernst Electric’s technology enables two high-impact applications:
Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFCs) for Power Generation
Our SOFC stacks convert natural gas into electricity with ultra high efficiency and reliability. These systems are ideal for:
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Distributed power in commercial and industrial facilities
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Remote or off-grid energy where diesel generators are currently used
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Data centers and AI seeking low-cost, clean, uninterruptible power
Oxygen Transport Membranes (OTMs) for Pure Oxygen Production
Using the same core materials and process innovations, our technology can be applied to OTMs - devices that efficiently extract high-purity oxygen from air. OTMs are especially valuable in:
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Gold mining, where high purity oxygen enables significantly higher recoveries from refractory ores
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Aquaculture, where oxygenation enhances water quality and fish health
