Delta Electronics has announced a partnership with MODEC and fuel cell developer Eld Energy to advance the use of solid oxide fuel cell technology in offshore applications. Under the agreement, Delta will supply solid oxide stacks, power conditioning systems, and converters for Eld Energy’s integrated SOFC system, which is designed for installation on a floating production, storage and offloading unit.
The partners are targeting a 120 kW SOFC system pilot trial by 2027. According to the companies, the project represents the first application of SOFC technology on an FPSO and is intended to support the development of hydrogen-based energy solutions in the maritime power segment.
The signing ceremony for the collaboration took place at Delta’s Tainan Plant 2. Delta said that the project extends its hydrogen technology roadmap into offshore and maritime applications by integrating fuel cell systems with power management equipment on a newly built FPSO.
MODEC described the initiative as a joint hydrogen research and development effort that combines offshore engineering expertise with low-carbon power technologies. The company said the goal is to ensure stable power supply for offshore operations while reducing carbon emissions and supporting progress toward net-zero targets.
Eld Energy stated that the collaboration integrates Delta’s solid oxide stacks into its SOFC systems, with the aim of delivering high efficiency and operational stability in offshore environments. The company said the project also serves to validate the feasibility of SOFC mass production for maritime use.
Delta said it is focusing on both SOFC and solid oxide electrolysis cell technologies. Mass production of its solid oxide stacks and fuel cells is scheduled to begin by the end of 2026. The company reported that its SOFC systems achieve more than 60% electrical efficiency, rising to 85% when heat recovery is included, and are intended for use in energy-intensive industrial, microgrid, and maritime applications.
