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SPS selected to participate in NASA’s Aeronautics Research Challenge as part of the 2023 University Leadership Initiative (ULI) Award 6

Special Power Sources (SPS) was selected as part of a team to participate in NASA’s Aeronautics Research Challenge dedicated to solving key challenges facing the future of air travel. The team includes 5 universities and 3 companies, including SPS.  SPS will be joining Tennessee Technological University, Tennessee State University, The Ohio State University, University of […]

The Future of Power Generation in Remote Environments

For communities and establishments off the grid, power generation has always been a challenge. The sources of power generation are often unreliable or costly to maintain.  Off-the-grid power generation is a challenge in and of itself, while areas with harsh environments are faced with even less reliable power solutions.  Will these challenges continue to be […]

SOFC Use Case For Residential Properties

This is a concept to share the implications of using solid oxide fuel cells (SOFC) for residential use.  Problem to solve: Provide adequate and reliable power to off-grid residential properties. Current solutions are either inadequate for providing consistent energy or require large amounts of costly upkeep.  Common off-grid power systems Of the commonly used power […]

SOFC Generators For Solving Unique Power Needs

Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC) generators provide an efficient and durable solution for power, especially in areas that are off the grid or in harsh environments. Depending on the generator, it can be used for backup power or as an extended power source.  As technology advances and evolves, SOFC generators are creating powerful energy solutions […]

Current and Future Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Applications

Solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs) is one of the most promising technologies for clean, high-efficiency energy production. Because of their unique attributes and scalable capabilities they are being used for a number of applications and solutions. SOFC technology is so promising that the US department of energy initiated a program in 2000 to invest in […]

Generating Power in Extreme and Remote Communities

Generating power in extreme and remote locations has unique challenges and takes careful consideration. These areas rarely are connected to a reliable grid and many traditional means of power generation can’t perform efficiently under extreme conditions and weather. But, those living and working in these locations still expect their power to be stable without the […]

Why Solid Oxide Fuel Cells as a Remote Power Source

Solid oxide fuel cells (SOFC) are over a century old but have been seeing rapid innovations and growing use cases over the past several decades. These fuel cells have been used in transportation, industrial equipment, cooling, providing power, and various other applications where direct grid power is unavailable. At SPS, our unique SOFC technology is […]

Special Power Sources selected for Phase I funding through DoE via Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program.

Alliance OH, (23 Feb 2021) – Special Power Sources (SPS)  selected for Phase I funding through Department of Energy (DoE) via Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program.  SPS’ proposal, “Tubular, proton-conducting, ceramic reversible fuel cell for high-performance energy storage “ is being awarded a STTR Phase I contract from the DoE.   STTR awards are highly competitive research-based programs that provide […]

Special Power Sources selected for Phase I funding through NASA via Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program.

Alliance OH, (25 Mar 2021) – Special Power Sources (SPS)  selected for Phase I funding through the NASA via Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program.  SPS’ proposal, “Robust, high-performance, contaminants-tolerant, reversible protonic ceramic electrochemical cells for producing Lunar and Martian propellant and generating power “ is being awarded a STTR Phase I contract from NASA.   STTR awards are highly competitive […]