1. The document describes a low-cost solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) power plant for distributed generation. 2. The SOFC power plant is proposed as an efficient, ecological, and low-maintenance alternative to small natural gas power plants for applications from 1-15 kW, such as for households, buildings, and telecom companies. 3. The developer estimates the power plant's payoff period to be 2-5 years depending on usage, and seeks $2.5 million in additional investment to progress the technology from prototype to pilot production stage.