Case Study: United Technologies Research Center achieves lower SOFC development costs with PRICE Systems

United Technologies Research Center lowers SOFC development costs to $400 per kW with PRICE Systems

The United Technologies Research Center (UTRC) was challenged by the U.S. Department of Energy to design a solid oxide fuel cell with a dramatically reduced manufacturing cost. To get these cost estimates right, UTRC contracted with PRICE Systems for assistance using their predictive cost analytics solutions and expert consulting.

PRICE Systems' consultant used parametric cost estimates and the Cost As An Independent Variable (CAIV) process to conduct cost-technical trade studies. In just three weeks, PRICE Systems helped UTRC substantiate cost goals and successfully develop design concepts that met an initial $800 per kilowatt target, paving the way for more affordable architectures.

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