Reverion Receives €19.5 Million in Funding from the European Innovation Fund (InnovFund)
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Eresing, Germany – March 5, 2025. German clean-tech start-up Reverion is pleased to announce that it has been awarded €19.5 million in funding from the European Innovation Fund (InnovFund). This funding will enable the expansion of the production of innovative, reversible power plants as part of the RESILIENCEproject. The project aims to scale the manufacturing of modular, container-based power plants, making a decisive contribution to the decarbonization of the biogas sector.
Compared to conventional combined heat and power (CHP) plants with combustion engines, which achieve an efficiency of around 40% in electricity generation, Reverion power plants utilize reversible solid oxide cells (rSOC) and achieve an electrical efficiency of up to 80%, making them twice as efficient. They also enable flexible operation: within one minute, the system can switch between power generation and electrolysis, allowing surplus energy from the grid to be efficiently stored. This enhances grid stability and maximizes the efficiency of biogas plants.
Another key advantage of the technology is the ability to capture pure biogenic CO₂ during electricity generation. By storing (CCS) or utilizing (CCU) the captured carbon dioxide, negative emissions can be achieved.
As part of the RESILIENCE project, the production site in Eresing, Bavaria, will undergo significant expansion. Plans include specialized production lines for key modules, as well as additional manufacturing buildings for component production, final assembly, and factory acceptance testing. The goal is to increase annual production capacity to meet high market demand, strengthen local value creation, and create new jobs.
Over a period of 10 years, the project aims to save significant amounts of CO₂. This will make a vital contribution to achieving European climate goals, including reducing net greenhouse gas emissions by 55% by 2030 and achieving climate neutrality by 2050.
The European biogas market is vast. Currently, around 20,000 biogas plants are in operation, all of which could potentially benefit from Reverion’s technology. With scalable production and a clear focus on cost reduction and efficiency improvement, Reverion is well-positioned to take a leading role in driving the transition to a sustainable energy future.
About Reverion
Reverion is a German clean-tech start-up specializing in the development of innovative technologies for power generation from biogas. With its novel reversible power plant technology based on solid oxide cells, Reverion makes a significant contribution to decarbonizing the energy sector and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The company aims to maximize the efficiency and economic viability of biogas plants while providing sustainable energy solutions for the future.
For more information, visit our website: reverion.com
About Innovation Fund
The European Innovation Fund (InnovFund) provides financial support for the implementation of innovative projects that have a positive impact on the European economy and contribute to climate goals. Through its funding, InnovFund supports companies whose technologies play a significant role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. By providing financial resources, the fund enables the scaling and market introduction of products that drive the transition to a more sustainable energy future.
Contact Project Management, RESILIENCE: andreas.hanel@reverion.com
Media contact: press@reverion.com
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