From 2000 to today
SFC was founded in 2000 under the name SFC Smart Fuel Cell, focusing on the production and distribution of direct methanol fuel cells. Over the years, SFC Energy AG has developed into a globally leading group of companies specialising in mobile energy solutions and power management for the Clean Energy and Clean Power Management markets.
Foundation of SFC
by Dr. Manfred Stefener
First fuel cell system worldwide for private use
SFC A25 is the first fuel cell system worldwide for private use available on the market.
SFC A50
SFC A50, the new DMFC generation for the alternative power supply in recreational vehicles, is presented for the first time at the Caravan Salon Duesseldorf.
First EFOY
SFC introduces the new fuel cell family EFOY.
TÜV Süd
Successful TÜV Süd certification of EFOY fuel cells. EFOY is the first fuel cell worldwide with the TÜV logo “Certified Fuel Cell System”.
Stock market launch
SFC Smart Fuel Cell AG goes public, Prime Standard Frankfurt Stock Exchange.
EFOY Pro
SFC launches its EFOY Pro Series for professional users and demanding industry applications.
JENNY
SFC starts the commercial sale of the JENNY fuel cell for defense applications.
EMILY 2200
SFC Smart Fuel Cell announces the market launch of EMILY 2200. The fuel cell is used as a robust system of energy supply in military vehicles or in the field.
New company name
SFC Smart Fuel Cell AG changes its company name to SFC Energy AG.
EFOY COMFORT
With EFOY COMFORT, SFC is introducing a new fuel cell generation to the leisure market.
PBF Group
SFC Energy AG emphasizes strategic focus on system supply by acquiring PBF Group B.V.
2nd generation EFOY Pro
SFC Energy launches second generation of successful EFOY Pro fuel cells for industrial application
EMILY 3000
SFC Energy presents new EMILY 3000 fuel cell generator for defense applications.
Simark Controls
Next strategic step towards systems supplier, forward integration and expansion into oil & gas market by acquiring Simark Controls Ltd.
EFOY GO!
Launch EFOY GO! Plug & Play Power with 240 Wh.
Introduction of the first series-production of a 500 Watt fuel cell.
First SFC hydrogen fuel cell
Launch of the first SFC hydrogen fuel cell EFOY JUPITER.
5th generation of EFOY
SFC Energy presents the fifth generation of the successful EFOY fuel cells for leisure applications with perfectly matched new EFOY lithium battery.
Next generation of EFOY Pro
SFC Energy presents the new generation of the successful EFOY Pro fuel cells for professional users and industrial applications.
New modular hydrogen fuel cell solutions
SFC Energy launches new modular hydrogen fuel cell solution with integrated EFOY Hydrogen Fuel Cell 2.5 modules.
SFC Energy in SDAX since two years
SFC Energy AG has been part of the selection index SDAX since 2022 (WKN: 756857 ISIN: DE0007568578)
SFC in UK
SFC Energy will acquire Johnson Matthey’s assets and technology for the production of Membrane Electrode Assemblies (MEAs) for Direct Methanol Fuel Cells (DMFCs) at SFC’s new development and production site near Swindon, UK.
SFC Energy starts production of hydrogen and methanol fuel cells in India
Federal Minister Robert Habeck opens manufacturing facility in New Delhi/Gurgaon
SFC further expands global presence with new US location
SFC in Denmark
SFC Energy to acquire Small Stationary Business Assets, Technology, IP and Customer Base from Ballard Power Systems Europe A/S and established a subsidiary in Denmark, SFC Energy Denmark ApS.