In order to sustainably reduce emissions in air and sea transport, the DLR Institute of Engineering Thermodynamics is developing, among other things, innovative electrolysers that can be used to produce hydrogen from renewable energy sources as a climate-friendly fuel. As part of the H2MARE project, hydrogen was produced directly offshore, i.e. off the coast. Direct production in offshore facilities using wind energy and without a grid connection offers the potential to reduce costs compared to onshore production. To this end, electrolysers and demonstration plants from the field of electricity-based fuels (Power-to-X) are specifically coupled with offshore wind turbines.
In this way, hydrogen, liquefied methane, liquid hydrocarbons, methanol and ammonia can be produced directly on site. A particular focus of research is on the further development and testing of various SOC and synthesis technologies and on investigating their possible applications under offshore conditions. Visitors also have the opportunity to test for themselves which electrolysis technology is particularly suitable for which end product.
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