Fraunhofer hydrogen labs: unique test infrastructure for the entire hydrogen value chain

The three Fraunhofer Hydrogen Labs in Bremerhaven, Leuna and Görlitz, aim to provide digitally cross-linked research infrastructure with testing capacities for hydrogen technologies with over 27 MW electrical power supply. The focus of the test fields is to investigate the efficiency and performance of electrolysers powered by renewable energy, building on the combined expertise of the Fraunhofer Institute for Wind and Energy Systems in collaboration with the Institute for Machine Tools and Forming Technology (IWU) and Center for Chemical-Biotechnological Processes (CBP). These integrated research facilities will enable evaluation and appraisal as the key basis for driving the market ramp-up of hydrogen technologies. All three hydrogen Labs are digitally interconnected and cover the whole green hydrogen process: starting from renewable power generation with on- and offshore wind turbines, the optimization of electrolysis and manufacturing of electrolysers, as well as storage, transport, and electricity generation from green hydrogen. Therefore, the Fraunhofer Hydrogen Labs can offer a worldwide unique spectrum of pilot plants, covering the complete value creation chain of the hydrogen economy.