Solid Oxide Electrolysis Cell (SOEC) Technology Research:CAGR of 37.49% during the forecast period

QY Research Inc. (Global Market Report Research Publisher) announces the release of 2025 latest report "Solid Oxide Electrolysis Cell (SOEC) Technology- Global Market Share and Ranking, Overall Sales and Demand Forecast 2026-2032". Based on current situation and impact historical analysis (2020-2024) and forecast calculations (2026-2032), this report provides a comprehensive analysis of the global Solid Oxide Electrolysis Cell (SOEC) Technology market, including market size, share, demand, industry development status, and forecasts for the next few years.

The global market for Solid Oxide Electrolysis Cell (SOEC) Technology was estimated to be worth US$ 249 million in 2025 and is projected to reach US$ 2250 million, growing at a CAGR of 37.5% from 2026 to 2032.

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Solid Oxide Electrolysis Cell (SOEC) Technology Market Summary

Solid oxide electrolysis cell (SOEC) technology is an advanced device that performs highly efficient electrochemical energy conversion at high temperatures (typically 700°C-850°C). Its core component is an electrolysis cell using a solid oxide ceramic electrolyte. Driven by external electrical energy, it can efficiently electrolyze water vapor into hydrogen and oxygen, or further co-electrolyze carbon dioxide and water vapor to produce a synthesis gas of hydrogen and carbon monoxide. This technology utilizes high temperatures to reduce the electrical energy required for the reaction and improve energy conversion efficiency. It is a key frontier for achieving large-scale green hydrogen production, resource utilization of carbon dioxide, and the synthesis of clean fuels.

According to the new market research report "Global Solid Oxide Electrolysis Cell (SOEC) Technology Market Report 2025-2031", published by QYResearch, the global Solid Oxide Electrolysis Cell (SOEC) Technology market size is projected to grow from USD 154 million in 2024 to USD 1.68 billion by 2031, at a CAGR of 37.49% during the forecast period.

Figure00001. Global Solid Oxide Electrolysis Cell (SOEC) Technology Market Size (US$ Million), 2020-2031

Solid Oxide Electrolysis Cell (SOEC) Technology

Above data is based on report from QYResearch: Global Solid Oxide Electrolysis Cell (SOEC) Technology Market Report 2025-2031 (published in 2024). If you need the latest data, plaese contact QYResearch.

Figure00002. Global Solid Oxide Electrolysis Cell (SOEC) Technology Top 10 Players Ranking and Market Share (Ranking is based on the revenue of 2024, continually updated)

Solid Oxide Electrolysis Cell (SOEC) Technology

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This report profiles key players of Solid Oxide Electrolysis Cell (SOEC) Technology such as Bloom Energy, Sunfire, Topsoe, Ceres Power, Fuel Cell Energy, etc.

In 2023, the global top five Solid Oxide Electrolysis Cell (SOEC) Technology players account for 70% of market share in terms of revenue. Above figure shows the key players ranked by revenue in Solid Oxide Electrolysis Cell (SOEC) Technology.

Figure00003. Solid Oxide Electrolysis Cell (SOEC) Technology, Global Market Size, Split by Product Segment

Solid Oxide Electrolysis Cell (SOEC) Technology

Based on or includes research from QYResearch: Global Solid Oxide Electrolysis Cell (SOEC) Technology Market Report 2025-2031.

In terms of product type, Standard Water Electrolysis (SOEC) is the largest segment, hold a share of 94.54%.

In terms of product application, Industrial Hydrogen Production is the largest application, hold a share of 70%.

Key Driving Factors:

1.Strong Global Decarbonization Policies are Driving this Trend

To address climate change, most countries have set carbon neutrality targets and implemented specific policies to support the green hydrogen industry. For example, the EU's Hydrogen Strategy and the US Inflation Reduction Act provide substantial subsidies and tax credits for green hydrogen projects. These policies directly incentivize industries like steel, chemicals, and oil refining, which are difficult to reduce emissions, to adopt green hydrogen produced using SOEC technology to replace fossil fuels, thus creating clear end-market demand for SOEC.

2.The Rigid Demand for Decarbonization in Heavy Industry

The rigid demand for decarbonization in heavy industry. Heavy industries such as steel, ammonia synthesis, and chemicals are key carbon emission sectors. Their production processes require high-temperature heat sources and reducing agents, making decarbonization difficult to achieve through simple electrification. SOEC technology can not only produce green hydrogen as a clean energy source and reducing agent, but also effectively integrate industrial waste heat by utilizing its high-temperature operating characteristics, significantly improving energy efficiency and reducing operating costs. This makes it one of the few feasible technological paths for deep decarbonization in these industries, resulting in strong market demand.

3.Renewable Energy Consumption and Grid Balance.

Renewable energy consumption and grid balance. The intermittent and unstable nature of renewable energy sources such as wind and solar power poses challenges to grid regulation. SOEC, as a highly efficient "Power-to-X" technology, can be flexibly activated during periods of surplus electricity (such as when wind and solar power are abundant), converting excess electrical energy into chemical energy such as hydrogen or syngas for storage. This not only solves the problem of wind and solar curtailment but also enables intertemporal energy scheduling, providing a crucial energy storage and regulation means for building high-proportion renewable energy systems.

Key Hindering Factors:

1.High Upfront Investment and Material Costs

The manufacture of SOEC involves specialized materials such as special ceramics, perovskite electrode materials, and high-temperature alloy connectors. These materials are inherently expensive and complex to process. While cost reduction is expected through large-scale production and material innovation, high capital expenditure remains a major obstacle to potential user adoption and rapid market expansion in the early stages.

2.Material Durability and Long-Term Lifespan Challenges

SOEC operates at high temperatures of 600°C-1000°C for extended periods, severely testing its core materials. Common Ni-YSZ cermet fuel electrodes are prone to microcracks during redox cycles, while perovskite air electrodes face risks such as chromium poisoning and strontium precipitation, leading to performance degradation. Simultaneously, the creep behavior of sealing materials under thermal cycling directly affects the stack's lifespan and hermeticity. These material degradation issues mean that the current lifespan of SOEC is insufficient to meet the durability requirements of commercial operation, increasing maintenance and replacement costs throughout its lifecycle.

3.Fragile Supply Chain and Raw Material Constraints

Large-scale production of SOEC is highly dependent on raw materials such as rare earth elements, special ceramics, and metal alloys. The global supply chains for these critical materials are not robust and are vulnerable to shocks from geopolitical tensions, trade barriers, and mining restrictions, leading to price volatility and supply shortages. A robust supply chain system has not yet been established for large-scale SOEC production. Companies are addressing this by seeking alternative materials, improving recycling technologies, and diversifying their supply chains, but this requires time and sustained capital investment.

Industry Development Opportunities:

1.From Single-Function Hydrogen Production to CO2 Co-electrolysis and High-Value-Added Chemical Synthesis

Future SOEC technology will no longer be limited to hydrogen production via water electrolysis. Through the co-electrolysis of H2O and CO2, syngas with an adjustable H2/CO ratio can be directly produced, which can then be used to synthesize higher-value chemicals and fuels such as methanol, ammonia, and even ethylene. This "Power-to-X" model utilizes CO2 as a resource rather than waste, while creating new revenue streams and significantly improving the economics of projects, making it a hot topic for research and demonstration.

2.Proton-conducting SOEC and Materials Innovation

While oxygen-ion-conducting SOEC currently dominates the market, proton-conducting SOEC is emerging as an important future technology direction due to its ability to operate at lower temperatures (400-600°C), reducing thermal stress, extending material life, and allowing the use of cheaper non-high-temperature alloys. Meanwhile, cutting-edge strategies such as high-entropy doping and machine learning-assisted material screening are being used to develop new materials that combine high conductivity and excellent stability.

3.Supply Chain Restructuring and Cost Control at Scale

To address supply chain risks and cost pressures, the industry is restructuring the supply chain through diversified regional layouts and promoting roll-to-roll and other large-scale manufacturing processes. Simultaneously, efforts are being made to develop cheaper and more readily available material systems, combined with unified technical standards and performance databases, to accelerate technology iteration and scale up production, aiming to reduce hydrogen production costs and achieve competitiveness with fossil fuel-based hydrogen production.

The report provides a detailed analysis of the market size, growth potential, and key trends for each segment. Through detailed analysis, industry players can identify profit opportunities, develop strategies for specific customer segments, and allocate resources effectively.

The Solid Oxide Electrolysis Cell (SOEC) Technology market is segmented as below:
By Company
Bloom Energy
Sunfire
Topsoe
Ceres Power
Fuel Cell Energy
Elcogen
SolydEra
Swift New Energy
Nexceris
OxEon Energy

Segment by Type
Oxygen Ion Conduction Type (O-SOEC)
Proton Conduction Type (H-SOEC)

Segment by Application
Renewable Energy Generation
Industrial Hydrogen Oroduction
CO2 Emission Reduction
Others

Each chapter of the report provides detailed information for readers to further understand the Solid Oxide Electrolysis Cell (SOEC) Technology market:

Chapter 1: Introduces the report scope of the Solid Oxide Electrolysis Cell (SOEC) Technology report, global total market size (valve, volume and price). This chapter also provides the market dynamics, latest developments of the market, the driving factors and restrictive factors of the market, the challenges and risks faced by manufacturers in the industry, and the analysis of relevant policies in the industry. (2021-2032)
Chapter 2: Detailed analysis of Solid Oxide Electrolysis Cell (SOEC) Technology manufacturers competitive landscape, price, sales and revenue market share, latest development plan, merger, and acquisition information, etc. (2021-2026)
Chapter 3: Provides the analysis of various Solid Oxide Electrolysis Cell (SOEC) Technology market segments by Type, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different market segments. (2021-2032)
Chapter 4: Provides the analysis of various market segments by Application, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different downstream markets.(2021-2032)
Chapter 5: Sales, revenue of Solid Oxide Electrolysis Cell (SOEC) Technology in regional level. It provides a quantitative analysis of the market size and development potential of each region and introduces the market development, future development prospects, market space, and market size of each country in the world..(2021-2032)
Chapter 6: Sales, revenue of Solid Oxide Electrolysis Cell (SOEC) Technology in country level. It provides sigmate data by Type, and by Application for each country/region.(2021-2032)
Chapter 7: Provides profiles of key players, introducing the basic situation of the main companies in the market in detail, including product sales, revenue, price, gross margin, product introduction, recent development, etc. (2021-2026)
Chapter 8: Analysis of industrial chain, including the upstream and downstream of the industry.
Chapter 9: Conclusion.

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Industry Analysis: QYResearch provides Solid Oxide Electrolysis Cell (SOEC) Technology comprehensive industry data and trend analysis, including raw material analysis, market application analysis, product type analysis, market demand analysis, market supply analysis, downstream market analysis, and supply chain analysis.

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