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Renewable Ethanol‑Powered Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Generator (up to 300 kW)

Clean energy - Hydro

Addressing the need for clean, renewable energy generation with zero combustion emissions for various applications.

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WattAnyWhere SA

Company Established Year

Since 2021

Who is this solution for

Govt, Business, NGO

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To sell

Project Status

In commerce

Looking to expand internationally

Yes

Doing business in

worldwide

Awards and certifications

Bpifrance Deeptech French Startup Mapping Inclusion

2024

Listed among high‑impact French startups backed by national tech funding.

TOP 100 Swiss Startup Award – Ranked #22

2024

Recognized as highly promising Swiss cleantech company with commercial energy potential.

Selection to Shell GameChanger Accelerator

2025

Completed first and second toll gates validating PoC clean energy tech.

Product description

WattAnyWhere’s Renewable Ethanol-Powered Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Generator is a cutting-edge solution that revolutionizes clean energy generation. By utilizing renewable ethanol as a feedstock, this transportable and modular system produces clean electricity with zero combustion emissions. The core technology consists of an ethanol reformer, a solid oxide fuel cell stack, and optional second-life battery integration for enhanced startup and load buffering capabilities.

Each unit is capable of delivering up to 300 kW of continuous power, making it suitable for applications such as fast EV charging, retail operations, and micro-grid backup. Despite its high power output, the generator maintains a compact footprint within a shipping container, ensuring easy deployment and installation. The system's energy storage efficiency is impressive, with a 30 m³ ethanol tank yielding up to 100 MWh of energy.

Designed for rapid deployment, scalability, and relocation, this solution is ideal for both remote locations and grid-constrained sites. WattAnyWhere's generators have undergone prototyping in lab settings and are now moving towards field deployment at Shell’s highway service station network in France. The integration with partner systems from Evyon and Celectis further enhances the system's capabilities and environmental performance.

Key characteristics and environmental benefits

  • Utilizes renewable ethanol as a feedstock for clean electricity generation
  • Modular and transportable design for easy deployment and installation
  • Capable of delivering up to 300 kW of continuous power
  • Energy-efficient with a 30 m³ ethanol tank yielding up to 100 MWh
  • Scalable and suitable for remote or grid-constrained sites
  • Integration with partner systems for enhanced performance
  • Prototyped in lab settings and progressing towards field deployment
  • Validated environmental performance through carbon reduction studies

About the Company

WattAnyWhere SA is a Swiss‑French cleantech startup founded in 2021 in Sion, Switzerland. They commercialize modular fuel-cell generators that convert renewable ethanol into clean electricity, offering up to 300 kW output in a single container-sized unit. These off-grid generators enable fast EV charging, retail electrification, and resilient energy solutions without grid dependency or harmful emissions. With support from academic partners (EPFL Valais, HES‑SO) and industrial collaborators (Metacon, Celectis), they have advanced their Proof of Concept to TRL 6 via Shell GameChanger collaborations. They secured CHF 2.2 million in seed funding in 2024 and a €400K innovation loan from Banque Publique d’Investissement in 2024. The company emphasizes scalable, transportable, and sustainable power systems for retail, EV, micro-grid, and industrial use cases in expansion markets.

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