The Hy-ON Production Team recently conducted an on-site fact-finding mission at the Hydrogen Terminal project located at the Braunschweig Research Airport. Spanning 4,700 square meters, this innovative facility serves as a hub for hydrogen research along the entire value chain in the megawatt range.
This collaborative R&D initiative is a joint effort between the Steinbeis Innovation Centre siz energieplus and the Technische Universität Braunschweig. At the heart of the project is Enapter’s containerized 1 MW AEM Nexus 1000 electrolyzer, featuring 420 modular AEM stacks. This first commercial unit is capable of producing up to 450 kg of hydrogen daily, supporting various research activities.
The project’s research scope is broad and includes the development of fuel cell test benches, testing the world’s largest metal hydride storage system from partner GKN Hydrogen, aging tests with different hydrogen qualities, and utilizing electrolysis waste heat through a high-temperature heat pump.
Additional focus areas include enhancing electrolysis efficiency, refueling heavy-duty trucks at 350 bar pressure, providing grid balancing services via electrolysis and fuel cells in conjunction with a 1.1 MWh battery storage system, and integrating a 150 kWp solar system to replace fossil fuel power generation. The project also emphasizes practical training and research integration into university degree programs and other educational activities.
This initiative underscores Braunschweig’s leadership in hydrogen innovation and its commitment to advancing clean energy technologies.
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