It can run as a traditional SOFC or as a solid oxide electrolyzer cell (SOEC) that can split steam to separate hydrogen and oxygen. This increases Cummins' already market leading portfolio of electrolyzers to generate hydrogen, including Proton Exchange Membrane and alkaline technologies. The DOE grant proposal calls for building on a Cummins proprietary thermal spray technology to develop an advanced metal substrate or surface resulting in a 50% cost reduction by using less metal and cutting processing costs. Cummins is quickly emerging as the leader in SOFCs for commercial and industrial power. The company's novel spray technology, for example, enables Cummins to achieve larger cells, higher power densities, increased reliability and lower costs. The company's cell and stack size reduces system costs and complexity while providing a modular building block suitable for a variety of applications.