Consortium
A European alliance covering the full hydrogen value chain
DESIREE brings together twelve organisations from six European countries, covering the full hydrogen innovation chain. The consortium integrates expertise in:
- Materials science and electrochemistry
- Ceramic and glass-ceramic engineering
- Stack manufacturing and optimisation
- Thermal management and system integration
- Hydrogen compression technologies
- Power electronics and control systems
- Sustainability and circular economy
- Innovation management and exploitation
This integrated structure ensures that developments at material level translate directly into improvements at stack and system level, supporting scalability and industrial relevance.
DESIREE system
- Advanced Heat Exchangers
- Integrated Metal Hydride Compressor
- Modular Hot Box
DESIREE stack
- Long-lasting TEC-gradient sealings
- Advanced cell integration
DESIREE cell
- Infiltrated Nanoparticles
- Recycled Materials
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Project partners
DESIREE partners
- Spain
- Spain
The National Renewable Energy Centre of Spain (CENER) is a leading technology centre dedicated to applied research and technological development in renewable energy. It provides technological support to companies and public institutions in the fields of wind energy, solar thermal and photovoltaic systems, biomass, energy transition in cities, grid integration, electrical storage and hydrogen.
CENER combines the development of R&D&i projects for industrial application with advanced testing, certification services and technical feasibility studies for renewable energy technologies.
Within DESIREE, CENER is represented through its Hydrogen Area, specifically the HyGrIn Lab, a multipurpose laboratory equipped with advanced facilities for the development and validation of high- and low-temperature hydrogen technologies.
- Spain
- Spain
The Instituto de Nanociencia y Materiales de Aragón (INMA) is a joint research centre established by the Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC) and the Universidad de Zaragoza. In DESIREE, INMA represents partner CSIC and affiliated entity Universidad de Zaragoza in the implementation of the project, serving as the operational research unit for both institutions.
The institute carries out research, training, transfer and dissemination activities in nanoscience and materials science and technology, promoting a strongly interdisciplinary approach. INMA aims to advance research and technological development in nanoscience, nanotechnology and materials science, strengthening its international projection while contributing to both fundamental knowledge and the resolution of concrete societal challenges.
- Italy
- Italy
Politecnico di Torino is one of Europe’s leading technical universities in engineering and architecture, with more than 160 years of academic tradition. The university hosts approximately 38,700 students and more than 1,000 academic staff and maintains strong collaboration with industry.
In DESIREE, Politecnico di Torino participates through its Department of Applied Science and Technology (DISAT), which conducts research involving the fundamental principles of matter and energy, their transformation and related engineering applications. DISAT contributes expertise in materials science, electrochemistry and high-temperature energy systems.
- France
- France
Founded in 2021, Genvia is a French industrial joint venture created by SLB, the Commissariat à l’Énergie Atomique et aux Énergies Alternatives (CEA), Vicat, Vinci and the Occitanie Region via ARIS. The company aims to industrialise the manufacture of high-temperature electrolysers to enable large-scale production of low-carbon hydrogen and support industrial decarbonisation
Within DESIREE, Genvia contributes industrial expertise in high-temperature electrolysis, stack development and pathways towards industrial-scale deployment.
- Germany
- Germany
The Fraunhofer Institute for Silicate Research (ISC) is recognised as a leading European hub for materials-focused research and development in the fields of energy, environment and health. With approximately 380 employees, the institute develops innovative materials and technologies for sustainable products and processes.
ISC is part of the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft and combines strong expertise in materials science with extensive experience in manufacturing, processing and upscaling to pilot scale, particularly in high-temperature materials and applications relevant to the hydrogen economy.
Within DESIREE, ISC works alongside the Fraunhofer Center for High Temperature Materials and Design (HTL), contributing complementary expertise in high-temperature materials and related processes.
- Belgium
- Belgium
Bosal is an international manufacturer operating in the energy and mobility sectors, with 17 industrial sites, 12 distribution centres, 7 R&D centres and approximately 2,500 employees worldwide. The company develops and manufactures emission control systems and structural components for automotive and energy applications.
Within DESIREE, Bosal contributes industrial manufacturing capabilities and system integration expertise relevant to high-temperature electrolysis technologies.
Bosal subsidiary Bosal Energy acts as an affiliated entity and contributes to the development of high-efficiency heat exchanger systems, supporting thermal management and heat recovery integration within the prototype.
- France
- France
EIFHYTEC is a European industrial company with sites in Strasbourg and Haguenau (France). The company develops innovative H2 compressors. The team of engineers, technicians and scientists has expertise in mechanics, electrochemistry, thermodynamics and electronics. Drawing on over 15 years of research, they are developing hydrogen compressors with no moving parts based on metal hydrides for a wide range of industrial and transport applications.
Within DESIREE, EIFHYTEC develops a metal hydride compressor to be integrated into the innovative SOEL system to increase the overall system performance.
- France
- France
The Commissariat à l’Énergie Atomique et aux Énergies Alternatives (CEA) is a major French public research organisation active in low-carbon energy and advanced materials research. With more than 22,000 employees, CEA plays a key role in the French and European research and innovation ecosystem and is recognised as one of Europe’s leading organisations in terms of patent applications.
In DESIREE, CEA participates through CEA-Liten, the Laboratory for Innovation in New Energy Technologies and Nanomaterials, which specialises in low-carbon energy systems and advanced materials. CEA-Liten contributes expertise in high-temperature electrolysis technologies and system optimisation.
- Finland
- Finland
VTT is one of Europe’s leading research and technology organisations and is owned by the Finnish state. With approximately 2,386 employees, VTT provides applied research, technology development and innovation services to industry and public institutions. Its activities focus on carbon neutral solutions, sustainable products and materials, and digital technologies.
Within DESIREE, VTT contributes expertise in materials research, electrochemical systems and carbon-neutral energy technologies relevant to solid oxide electrolysis.
- Spain
- Spain
Zabala Innovation is an international consultancy specialising in innovation strategy and R&D&I project management. The company employs more than 600 professionals across 13 offices in Spain, Belgium, France and Portugal and has extensive experience in European research and innovation programmes.
Within DESIREE, Zabala Innovation contributes expertise in innovation management and communication and dissemination activities, supporting the project’s strategic development and impact planning.