Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Market Report 2026

The solid oxide fuel cell market size has grown exponentially in recent years. It will grow from $2.81 billion in 2025 to $3.59 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 27.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to early research in fuel cell technology, limited deployment in niche industrial applications, reliance on traditional combustion-based energy systems, development of planar and tubular cell designs, initial adoption in military programs.

The solid oxide fuel cell market size is expected to see exponential growth in the next few years. It will grow to $9.3 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 26.9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for high-efficiency hydrogen power, expansion of stationary and portable fuel cell installations, rising investment in hydrogen infrastructure, growth in clean energy transition policies, development of next-generation ceramic electrolytes. Major trends in the forecast period include adoption of clean hydrogen-based power solutions, expansion of electrified industrial energy systems, advancement of automated sofc manufacturing processes, development of cloud-integrated fuel cell monitoring platforms, enhancement of AI-driven energy optimization systems.

The demand for clean energy sources is driving the growth of the solid oxide fuel cell market. Clean or renewable energy sources are carbon-free alternatives that emit little to no greenhouse gases during power generation compared to fossil fuels. Solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs) offer a highly efficient, reliable, and adaptable technology that generates electricity through an electrochemical reaction using environmentally friendly fuel sources. By reducing dependence on fossil fuels and lowering carbon dioxide emissions, SOFCs are increasingly in demand. For example, in February 2024, the World Economic Forum, a Switzerland-based international non-governmental organization, reported that clean energy experienced substantial growth in 2023, with 50% more renewable energy capacity added worldwide compared to the previous year. Therefore, the rising demand for clean energy sources is expected to propel the growth of the solid oxide fuel cell market.

Leading companies in the solid oxide fuel cell market are engaging in strategic partnerships to advance and commercialize solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) and solid oxide electrolyzer cell (SOEC) technologies. Strategic partnerships allow companies to combine their strengths and resources to achieve shared goals. For instance, in October 2023, Elcogen AS, an Estonia-based manufacturer of solid oxide fuel cells, announced a partnership with Bumhan Fuel Cell Co., Ltd. The objective of this collaboration is to accelerate the commercialization of SOFC and SOEC technologies to support the global transition to sustainable energy. Under the agreement, Elcogen will supply its SOFC and SOEC technology to enable efficient solutions for green hydrogen production and emission-free power generation. This partnership aims to reduce commercial costs and provide customers with affordable clean energy solutions needed to achieve net-zero targets. The agreement builds upon an existing collaboration, strengthening efforts to bring SOFC and SOEC technologies into widespread market adoption. Bumhan Fuel Cell Co., Ltd. is a South Korea-based manufacturer of fuel cell systems.

In August 2024, HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering, a South Korea-based provider of shipbuilding, offshore engineering, and hydrogen energy solutions, acquired Convion for €72 million (approximately US$80.5 million). Through this acquisition, HD KSOE aims to expand its hydrogen and solid oxide fuel cell capabilities by integrating Convion’s advanced SOFC and SOEC technologies into industrial and energy applications. Convion is a Finland-based provider of solid oxide fuel cells and solid oxide electrolyzer cells for power generation and hydrogen production.

Major companies operating in the solid oxide fuel cell market are Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Aisin, Hitachi Zosen, Ceres Power, Adelan, Adaptive Energy, SOLIDpower, Watt Fuel Cell, Upstart Power, Convion, Kyocera, h2e Power Systems, Elcogen, MIURA, Cummins, Sunfire, Hexis, Atrex Energy, FuelCell Energy, Rolls-Royce Fuel Cell Systems, POSCO Energy, Nexceris, Catator, Bosch, Fuji Electric, Ningbo SOFCMAN.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs have influenced the solid oxide fuel cell market by increasing the cost of imported ceramic materials, metal interconnects, hydrogen processing components, and precision manufacturing equipment. Commercial, industrial, and data center users in North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific have experienced elevated system procurement costs and slowed deployment timelines. Nevertheless, tariffs are stimulating regional fuel cell manufacturing, strengthening domestic material supply chains, and encouraging innovation in cost-efficient SOFC technologies to support long-term clean energy adoption.

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A Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC) is an electrochemical device that transforms chemical energy from fuels like hydrogen into electrical energy through a reaction with oxygen, all without combustion. SOFCs function at high temperatures, usually between 600°C and 1000°C, and they are more efficient in converting hydrogen-based fuels into electricity compared to engines or thermal power plants. This efficiency stems from their capability to directly convert chemical energy into electrical energy with minimal losses, making SOFCs a cleaner and more efficient energy option.

The primary types of Solid Oxide Fuel Cells are planar and tubular. Planar SOFCs consist of flat, thin ceramic plates capable of operating at temperatures as low as 800 degrees Celsius, offering high efficiency in electricity generation. They find widespread use in electric power generation applications and are adaptable for various forms such as portable, stationary, and transportation. Planar SOFC technology is employed across commercial and industrial sectors, data centers, military and defense applications, as well as residential settings.North America was the largest region in the solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) market share in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the solid oxide fuel cell market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the solid oxide fuel cell market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) market consists of sales of alkaline fuel cells (AFC), phosphoric acid fuel cells (PAFC), molten carbonate fuel cells (MCFC), proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFC), proton-conducting electrolyte SOFC, single-chamber SOFC, direct-flame SOFC, direct methanol fuel cell, solid oxide electrolyzer cell (SOEC), Low-temperature solid oxide fuel cells, and microtubular SOFC. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

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