Hydrogen technologies

Hydrogen plays a central role in achieving the climate targets. We are investigating how the individual technologies can be integrated into the energy system and used on a large scale.

Holger Hanselka

Hydrogen technologies are indispensable for the success of the energy transition. They can close the gap between fluctuating electricity generation from renewable energies and the demand for green electricity, replace fossil fuels in industrial processes and link the energy sectors electricity, heat, industry and transport more closely – and do so as efficiently and cost-effectively as possible.

With its unique research infrastructure, Helmholtz is helping to develop, test and market hydrogen technologies. The spectrum ranges from the basics to application and covers the entire value chain.

Contact

    • Prof. Dr. Holger Hanselka
    • Research Field Coordinator Energy
      Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)
  • Photo of Sören Wiesenfeldt
    • Dr. Sören Wiesenfeldt
    • Head of Department Research
      Helmholtz Association
    • Dr. Lisa Suntrup
    • Chief Research Manager Energy
      Helmholtz Association

Competence Map Hydrogen

Around 600 employees at ten Helmholtz Centers are researching hydrogen technologies.

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National Hydrogen Strategy

With the National Hydrogen Strategy, the German Federal Government wants to make Germany the world's leading supplier of hydrogen technologies.

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