First experience in operation and data acquisition at the Hydrogen Lab Bremerhaven

The Hydrogen Lab Bremerhaven (HLB), operated by Fraunhofer IWES, supports the energy transition by enabling the large-scale integration of green hydrogen. As the hydrogen market evolves, reliable operational data is essential. HLB provides a versatile infrastructure, including two electrolysers, a fuel cell, a hydrogen CHP plant, and storage systems. Connected to wind turbines via a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA), it ensures green hydrogen production and supports offshore electrolysis and desalination research. During its initial phase, HLB gathered key data on system performance, grid fluctuations, and hydrogen integration. Insights include electrolyser dynamics, load ranges, and power forecasting to minimize intraday trading. Offshore conditions were simulated in desalination tests using waste heat from electrolysis. Ongoing research at HLB is crucial for advancing hydrogen technologies, focusing on grid integration, offshore applications, and large-scale system validation to establish performance benchmarks and regulatory standards.