HyVentus

Research and Development

Applied research in machine tools, forming technology, production systems, and industrialization of hydrogen technologies.

Industrial automation and digitalization

Industrial scaling and production-process optimization for electrolyzers and fuel cells.

A compact, closed-loop system that stores and redistributes renewable energy with near-zero waste by converting excess electricity into hydrogen through electrolysis and converting it back to electricity on demand using fuel cells.

Technology that generates electricity through an electrochemical reaction between hydrogen and oxygen, with water as the only byproduct.

A verification process for electrolyzer performance, degradation, and suitability for industrial use.

Germany

Saxony, Chemnitz

A hydrogen microgrid project in South Africa employing similar hydrogen systems to HyGrid, developed through Fraunhofer IWU collaboration with local stakeholders to address the African market's distinct energy needs and provide renewable power independence from unreliable public grids.

Expansion of test capacity for fuel cells and electrolyzers, including component-level and system-level validation infrastructure.

Open modular electrolyzer stack platform for partner component testing and validation.