Location
Bauhaus Universität Weimar
What was installed?
Hydrocab® PowerCore (2 x Enapter Electrolysers, 1x Enapter Dryer, 1 x Enapter WTM, 1x WPS) & Gas Compressor System
Where was it installed?
Weimar, Germany
Transforming Energy at Bauhaus Universität Weimar with HydroCab® PowerCore and Gas Compressor Systems!
H2 Core Systems has successfully delivered and installed the innovative HydroCab® PowerCore electrolysis system and a Gas Compression System at Bauhaus Universität Weimar as part of the h2-well research initiative for CO2-neutral energy solutions.
What makes this project special?
One of the goals of the h2-well initiative is to develop fully integrated and controlled energy systems based on renewable resources. For example, one of the key aims of the energy4CHP project within h2-well is to combine of our electrolysis system with a wide range of other technologies: a Bifuel Combined Heat and Power (CHP) unit, which can run on both natural gas and hydrogen with pure oxygen, a powerful photovoltaic system, hydrogen and oxygen storage, an innovative ground heat storage system, and a heat pump. This combination allows for flexible and sustainable electricity and thermal energy generation for applications in the urban built environment.
Our Contribution:
The HydroCab® PowerCore combines water electrolysis and fuel cells for CO2-neutral electricity and heat. It integrates with PV, wind, or hydropower systems and offers flexible short- and long-term energy storage.
Technical Highlights:
– Hydrogen Production: Up to 2 Nm³/h H₂ at 99.999% purity.
– Fuel Cell Performance: Modular up to 8 kW electric output.
– Storage Capacity: Scalable hydrogen storage from 40 kWh to over 1,000 kWh.
– Sustainability: Plug-and-play, low maintenance, independent of electricity price fluctuations.
– Optimized Control: AI-based forecasting for efficient operation.
Collaboration for a Sustainable Future:
The h2-well project is embedded in the “Wandel durch Innovation in der Region (WIR!)” initiative, funded by the Bundesministerium für Bildung und Forschung, which also supported the procurement of the electrolysis system through an Equipment Grant. The accompanying fuel cell and additional components, such as a battery storage and inverter, were financed by the Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Bauhaus-Universität Weimar, permitting assessment of future electricity grid management solutions. While not directly part of the energy4CHP project, the system contributes to its overarching goals by providing insights into the role of hydrogen in net-responsive energy systems.
Why is this important?
This project showcases how hydrogen technology can replace fossil fuels, reducing reliance on traditional energy. It serves as a model for CO2-neutral solutions in industry and research.
Image Credits:
Exterior view: © Bauhaus-Universität Weimar, Fotograf: Thomas Müller
Diagram & Indoor HydroCab®: © Bauhaus-Universität Weimar
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