The EU has chosen to support thyssenkrupp nucera's project for the production of green hydrogen using high-efficiency SOEC technology. The funding, which can reach up to 36 million euros, is part of the EU Innovation Fund and aims to advance the industrialization of this forward-looking electrolysis technology. The construction of a 300-megawatt SOEC production facility is planned, with a smaller pilot plant to precede it in Arnstadt, Thuringia. The use of the SOEC stack technology, based on oxygen-ion-conducting ceramic solid electrolytes, offers high energy efficiency, particularly beneficial for industries utilizing waste heat. The strategic partnership between thyssenkrupp nucera and Fraunhofer IKTS is crucial in driving the market readiness of this technology. Overall, the initiative signifies a significant step towards decarbonization and energy efficiency in various industrial sectors.