Inauguration and Exploration of Hydrogen Innovations at Hydrogen Terminal Braunschweig
Key Ideas
  • Hydrogen Terminal Braunschweig, funded by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research, opens for research along the hydrogen value chain with a focus on green hydrogen production and utilization.
  • The research facility features a 1-megawatt electrolyser utilizing anion exchange membrane technology and aims to enhance efficiency in hydrogen generation and conversion technologies.
  • Green hydrogen produced at the terminal is utilized for aging tests, material investigations, and supplying neighboring facilities with green hydrogen via a pipeline, showcasing sustainable energy applications.
  • The Terminal also houses the world's largest metal hydride storage system for hydrogen storage testing and includes a hydrogen refuelling station for trucks to explore the viability of green hydrogen in transportation.
The Hydrogen Terminal Braunschweig, officially inaugurated on June 18, 2024, is set to become a hub for energy research concerning hydrogen in Niedersachsen, Germany, and beyond. The project, backed by over €20 million from the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research, is a joint initiative between Steinbeis Innovation Centre energieplus and Technische Universität Braunschweig. The facility, designed by jahn architektur, spans 4,700 m² and aims to facilitate research on green hydrogen production, storage, and utilization. Central to the project is the Enapter's Nexus 1000, a 1-megawatt electrolyser utilizing anion exchange membrane technology. The research will focus on increasing efficiency in various hydrogen technologies and testing the production of hydrogen from hydrocarbonaceous feedstocks. Green hydrogen produced will be used for testing, material innovations, and supplying neighboring research facilities like Fraunhofer ZESS and NFF. The terminal will also test hydrogen storage using the world's largest metal hydride storage system and operate a hydrogen refuelling station for trucks. Furthermore, TU Braunschweig's elenia Institute is exploring the grid stabilization potential of electrolysers, fuel cells, battery storage systems, and photovoltaic systems. The facility's open day on June 22, 2024, during the Hydrogen Week, aims to engage professionals and enthusiasts in the hydrogen research and application journey.
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