Development and Evaluation of Hydrogen Infrastructures and Electrolysers

The ramp-up of the hydrogen economy confronts electrolyser and component manufacturers, infrastructure operators, and hydrogen producers with a wide range of questions regarding feasibility, cost efficiency, logistics, sustainability, and implementation.

We conduct feasibility studies in which we evaluate and optimize electrolysis plants, hydrogen refueling stations, and other hydrogen-based infrastructure technologies (e.g., LOHC systems) in terms of their performance and economic viability based on individual operating scenarios. In addition, we develop customer-specific concepts for electrolysis systems and conduct market analyses. For system modeling, dynamic simulation, and optimization, we use our proprietary, comprehensive simulation software “H₂ProSim.”

Our Services Include:

• System modeling and simulation for detailed techno-economic analyses
• Concept development for electrolysis systems and hydrogen infrastructure
• Operational optimization of large-scale multi-stack electrolysis systems, taking into account stack aging and cost efficiency
• Technology and market studies, as well as the development of cost models for electrolysers
• Customer-specific workshops

Your Benefits:

• Our many years of experience in system modeling and simulation of hydrogen systems, combined with practical knowledge gained from operating our own facilities, ensures comprehensive data validation and high accuracy
• Our simulations support your component selection and business decisions with reliable data
• By operating our own electrolysers, a hydrogen refueling station, and a feed-in facility, we have built up a high level of expertise and can address your questions across the entire hydrogen value chain

We analyze feasibility and forecast economic viability for you: Using our validated models, we determine the costs of hydrogen production, storage, distribution, and supply through dynamic simulations and evaluate the benefits of various plant configurations. The cost assumptions are based on bottom-up cost models, as well as supplier and manufacturer data. Variations in scenarios and business models can be easily analyzed, serving as a solid foundation for generating hydrogen yield forecasts to support investment decisions regarding planned plant concepts and locations.

Research Projects:

OffsH2ore – Hydrogen production at sea by PEM water electrolysis

WESpe – Technical and Economic System Analysis for Power-to-gas Systems

In accordance with customer specifications, we develop detailed technical concepts for PEM electrolysis systems and refueling stations with regard to their operation, logistics, and plant design. For electrolysis systems, this may include, among other things, the design of balance-of-plant components or the efficient utilization of waste heat and the oxygen produced. Concept development can be accompanied by a techno-economic analysis to identify optimization potential and incorporate potential findings into the plant design. 

Research Projects:

LNG2Hydrogen – TransHyDE Project: Making LNG Terminals Suitable for Hydrogen-based Energy Carriers

OffsH2ore – Hydrogen production at sea by PEM water electrolysis

Kopernikus-Projekt Power-to-X: High-Quality Applications: Storage, Distribution and Use via Liquid Organic Hydrogen Carrier (LOHC)