IMI, an electrolyzer equipment provider, has supplied a proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolyser to a research project in Zittau, Germany. The project, conducted by the Fraunhofer-Institution for Energy Infrastructures and Geothermal Systems, is part of the IntegrH2ate research project funded by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research. It aims to explore the viability of utilizing the by-product of hydrogen power generation in district heating systems. The project involves setting up a test facility at the Stadtwerke Zittau site to investigate heat extraction from hydrogen generation on a real scale. By using PEM electrolysis and a high-temperature heat pump, the waste heat generated will be transferred to the municipal district heating network to evaluate the technology's feasibility. IMI's VIVO electrolyser was chosen for its suitability in the project, requiring smaller, flexible outputs with a high level of instrumentation, essential for research purposes. The project emphasizes the importance of exploring hydrogen by-products to advance sustainability in district heating technologies. Roby Buyung, president of Process Automation at IMI, highlighted the significance of this project in focusing on hydrogen by-products' potential in the district heating sector. With the government aiming to connect a significant number of properties annually to district heating, hydrogen offers a promising avenue for achieving this goal. The project at Stadtwerke Zittau is a crucial part of the IntegrH2ate research project, backed by a test facility to support future investigations into hydrogen production and by-product utilization. This initiative showcases how hydrogen, as a by-product, can contribute to the future of heating, aligning with sustainability programs and advancements in district heating technologies.