Green hydrogen is considered a key technology in the energy transition: Renewable hydrogen is a crucial element on the path to a low-carbon and sustainable energy supply.
In collaboration with HAN University of Applied Sciences, we have developed a training system that provides professionals and students with the necessary knowledge on all aspects of the storage and use of green hydrogen. It complements our teaching systems around photovoltaic and wind power installations and fits perfectly into the Smart Grid.
- What will you learn with our hydrogen storage training system?
- Green Hydrogen: Definition and Importance
- Why is green hydrogen important for the future?
- How is green hydrogen produced?
- Green hydrogen as a clean energy carrier
- What are the storage methods for hydrogen?
- Applications and benefits of green hydrogen
- How is electricity generated from hydrogen?
- Reliable and efficient: hydrogen storage in the Smart Grid
What will you learn with our hydrogen storage training system?
Our innovative teaching system offers a thorough introduction to the basics and workings of hydrogen storage systems that play a central role in the energy transition.
Our teaching system for hydrogen storage prepares professionals and students comprehensively for the challenges and opportunities in the field of green hydrogen.
The training system includes the following learning content:
- Basics and workings of hydrogen storage systems: Our practice-oriented training system with industry-close components provides in-depth knowledge about the various elements of a hydrogen storage system – including electrolyzer, hydrogen storage, fuel cell, and battery storage. Professionals and students learn how these components work together to efficiently produce, store, and utilize green hydrogen when needed.
- Energy management in the Smart Grid: A focus of our knowledge transfer is on energy management in the Smart Grid. Students learn how to integrate hydrogen storage systems into the intelligent network to ensure reliable and sustainable energy supply. They become familiar with the challenges and opportunities associated with energy management in the Smart Grid and learn how to master them.
- Energy management with photovoltaic and wind power installations: In addition, we offer practical insights into energy management with individual renewable energy sources, photovoltaic and wind power. Learners find out how to efficiently use these energy sources and build a sustainable energy system in combination with hydrogen storage systems.
The hydrogen storage system has the following features:
Fuel Cell
- Type: Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell (PEM)
- Energy carriers: Hydrogen, Oxygen (air)
- Rated power: 1200 W
- Operating pressure: 0 to 15 bar
- Hydrogen consumption at rated power: 15 NL/min
Hydrogen Storage:
- Metal hydride storage
- Max. pressure: 17.2 bar
- H2 capacity (at 20°C and 25 bar): 1600 NL
Electrolyzer
- Type: Proton Exchange Membrane Electrolyzer (PEM)
- Rated pressure: max. 16 bar
- Flow rate: max. 1200 cc/min
NMC Li-Ion Battery
- Battery voltage: 48 V
- Rated capacity: 50 Ah / 2434 Wh
- Calendar Life @ 80% SOC: 20 years
Multidirectional Inverter
- Rated voltage: 3 x 230 V
- Rated power: 9 kVA
- Frequency: 50/60 Hz
- Online UPS
Touch Display
Interface: Ethernet
Power Meter
Programmable Controller
Connections: 4 mm safety sockets
Discover the many possibilities for a sustainable energy transition with the hydrogen storage training system and actively shape the future of energy supply.
However, what exactly is green hydrogen and why is it so important for our future?
Green Hydrogen: Definition and Importance
- Green hydrogen is produced by the electrolysis of water using renewable energy sources such as solar or wind energy.
- Unlike conventional hydrogen, which is derived from fossil fuels, green hydrogen does not produce greenhouse gas emissions during its production.
- The use of green hydrogen helps to significantly reduce the CO2 footprint of various sectors such as transportation, industry, and energy production.
- Moreover, green hydrogen plays a crucial role in energy storage and the development of so-called Smart Grids.
- Green hydrogen can serve as a form of energy storage by storing excess energy from renewable sources in the form of hydrogen, which can be converted back into electricity when needed.
- Smart Grids use green hydrogen to enable flexible and efficient energy distribution by intelligently controlling the generation and consumption of energy.
Why is green hydrogen important for the future?
As a versatile energy carrier, green hydrogen can be used in many areas – including transport, industry, and energy storage. Since it is produced using renewable energy sources and thus does not release CO2, green hydrogen contributes to the decarbonization of the energy system. It thus plays a central role in achieving global climate goals: With green hydrogen, renewable energies can be introduced into sectors that have previously been difficult to decarbonize. The technology represents a crucial solution to the challenges of the energy transition.
The main advantage of hydrogen is that it can be stored indefinitely and reconverted into energy at any time.
How is green hydrogen produced?
In electrolysis, electrical current flows through an aqueous solution of electrolytes. The water is split into its components hydrogen and oxygen.
If renewable energy sources such as solar or wind energy are used for electrolysis to provide the required electricity, no greenhouse gas emissions are produced during the manufacturing process, resulting in an environmentally friendly product.
The production of green hydrogen is an important step in reducing dependence on fossil fuels and reducing environmental impact. This process offers the opportunity to use clean and sustainable hydrogen as a key component for a variety of applications in different sectors.
Green Hydrogen as a Clean Energy Carrier
Hydrogen serves as a versatile energy carrier that is used in many areas: from power generation to powering vehicles. As a clean fuel, hydrogen emits only water when burned and produces no harmful emissions or greenhouse gases.
What are the storage methods for hydrogen?
The variety of hydrogen storage methods allows covering different applications and use cases. Depending on the purpose, different storage methods are used, including:
Compression
Hydrogen can be stored under high pressure in special containers, allowing large amounts of hydrogen to be stored in a small space. This method is particularly suitable for applications in the transport sector where space is a limiting resource.
Liquid Hydrogen
By cooling to very low temperatures, hydrogen can be stored in liquid form, further increasing storage density. Liquid hydrogen is well suited for applications that require a high energy density, such as aerospace applications.
Metal Hydride Storage
This method uses the ability of certain metals to absorb and release hydrogen into their crystal structure. Metal hydride storage is safe and offers a stable way to store hydrogen over long periods.
Applications and Benefits of Green Hydrogen
Green hydrogen is particularly versatile in its applications and offers numerous advantages for various sectors of the economy:
Industry
- The industry often uses green hydrogen as a clean fuel for process heat, steam generation, and as a raw material for chemical processes.
- By using green hydrogen, industrial companies reduce their CO2 footprint, thereby making their production processes more sustainable.
Transport
- In the transport sector, green hydrogen serves as a low-emission fuel for vehicles.
- The use of green hydrogen in the transport sector is an important component in reducing air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions and decreasing dependence on fossil fuels.
Energy Sector
- In the energy sector, green hydrogen can be used as an energy storage medium to store excess energy from renewable sources and release it when the demand for electricity is higher than the current yield from renewable energies.
- In addition, green hydrogen can be used as a clean fuel in power plants to generate electricity without producing harmful emissions.
The versatile applications of green hydrogen enable this clean energy carrier to be used in various areas, thereby achieving positive environmental and economic effects.
How is electricity generated from hydrogen?
Electricity is generated from hydrogen using the hydrogen-oxygen fuel cell: It converts chemical energy into electrical energy and heat in an electrochemical reaction. The hydrogen reacts with oxygen, producing electricity, water, and heat.
Another way to convert hydrogen into electricity is the hydrogen-optimized gas turbine: In the future, industrial turbines can be operated emission-free with green hydrogen instead of natural gas.
Reliable and Efficient: Hydrogen Storage in the Smart Grid
In the Smart Grid, hydrogen storage and fuel cells are of crucial importance: They ensure a reliable and sustainable energy supply and make the power grid more efficient. Here are a few key aspects:
- Energy Storage: In phases of high power generation through wind and solar power, the generated electricity often cannot be consumed immediately. Excess energy is then converted into hydrogen and stored until the demand for electricity is higher than the current output from renewable energies. In this way, hydrogen storage balances the intermittent supply from renewable energies.
- Flexibility and Load Management: Integrated into Smart Grids, fuel cells serve as decentralized power generation units. This keeps power generation flexible and can be adjusted to meet demand. Fuel cells support load management in the network and help avoid bottlenecks. To extend the life of the fuel cell through constant operation, battery storage is used for short-term fluctuations in power demand.
- Grid Stability and Reliability: Hydrogen storage and fuel cells in the Smart Grid increase grid stability and improve reliability. With them, emergency power can be generated locally and critical infrastructures can be supplied during power outages.
- Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Green hydrogen represents a clean and emission-free energy source. Used in the Smart Grid, the technology helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions as fossil fuels can be more easily replaced by renewable energies.
Hydrogen storage thus plays a crucial role in transforming the power grid into a flexible, efficient, and sustainable Smart Grid. They enable optimized use of renewable energies and help meet the challenges of the energy transition.
Hydrogen Storage in the Smart Grid – Understanding the Future Today
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