Energy source and economic engine
Bremerhaven has already built up extensive scientific expertise in the field of "green" hydrogen, which is shared by almost all of the scientific institutions and companies based here. In recent years, a wide range of project experience has been gained, e.g. in the use of fuel cells on ships or the use of hydrogen buses in urban transportation.
All of these activities will open up areas of application and new business prospects for local companies. For non-resident companies, Bremerhaven will become an attractive location for the green economy. BIS is contributing to this development with its regional hydrogen management and is thus promoting the development of a hydrogen economy in Bremerhaven. The city's activities are being coordinated and brought together.
A competence center for hydrogen applications is being developed in Bremerhaven on the basis of scientific expertise and know-how in hydrogen and fuel cell technology.
The focus here is on mobile applications on land and at sea with expertise along the entire value chain. The players are in constant exchange.
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The Hydrogen Lab Bremerhaven (HLB) focuses on the innovative combination of wind turbines and electrolytic hydrogen production in order to meet the challenges of decentralized power grids, particularly in the area of offshore wind farms. Funded by the state of Bremen and the EU, the HLB is testing electrolysers with a total output of up to 10 MW on ten test fields, which are supported by an 8 MW wind turbine installed on site. Another focus is the promotion of a local hydrogen economy through the integration of hydrogen production, storage and use, including applications in the food industry and the production of synthetic natural gas.
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The use of hydrogen as a propulsion system, particularly in mobility, logistics and shipping, shows a discrepancy between public communication and current feasibility.
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The technology of seawater electrolysis is forward-looking. It contributes to a more cost-effective and energy-efficient production of hydrogen, particularly at coastal locations, on islands, in offshore wind farms and on offshore platforms.
Learn moreResearch, development and innovation projects in hydrogen and fuel cell technology are interdisciplinary and directly linked to renewable energies and sector coupling. The various federal ministries offer funding programs with different priorities. The classification of projects within the funding framework must be specifically coordinated in each case.
NOW GmbH National Organization Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technology coordinates and manages the Federal Government's National Innovation Programme Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technology (NIP) and the funding guidelines for electromobility and charging infrastructure (LIS) of the Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport Affairs (BMDV). On behalf of the BMDV, NOW also supports the further development of the Mobility and Fuels Strategy (MFS).
Almost all funding programs of the state of Bremen and BIS are not focused on hydrogen and fuel cells or the energy transition. In principle, all investment, innovation and environmental funding programs can be used for hydrogen projects.
Further funding is available from the federal government and the EU.
The H2BX association focuses on providing information on the topic of hydrogen and acts as an independent network in Bremerhaven and the region. The association aims to communicate and present the enormous potential of hydrogen to people, companies, institutions and all parties interested in the topic.
h2bx.deLeading industry association and nationwide contact for the offshore wind industry, the onshore network in the northwest and promoter of the production of "green" hydrogen from wind power.
wab.netThe aim of the innovation network is to map the entire hydrogen value chain by networking the relevant players.
h2innonet.euIt stands for climate protection through education and carries out numerous educational projects for all age groups every year. In future, it will be the central point for processing scientific information on the energy transition and climate protection.
deutsche-klimastiftung.deIt is a globally unique world of knowledge and experience on the topics of climate, climate change and weather and is a global pioneer as a climate experience world. The Klimahaus operates central climate and sustainability communication and will raise awareness of climate protection and the energy transition even more in future with new offers.
klimahaus-bremerhaven.deAs a network, Pier der Wissenschaft unites scientific and cultural institutions in the city of Bremerhaven. Together they pursue the goal of making the different scientific work fields in Bremerhaven more visible while also emphazing their great importance. In addition to events, networking and cooperation projects, a blog is being operated.
stadtmarketing-bremerhaven.deLaunch the world's first permanent hydrogen train service in summer 2022 with the Coradia iLint hydrogen train.
evb-elbe-weser.deSweepers with hydrogen-based drives are an example of climate neutrality in municipal transportation.
bremerhaven.deAn electrolysis plant with a capacity of up to 2 megawatts and a hydrogen filling station in the immediate vicinity of the Bremerhaven Bus premises will ensure the supply of fuel cell buses for regular services from 2023.
efarm.nfThe logistics and transport service provider has been focusing on environmentally friendly vehicles for years and is following the development of hydrogen and fuel cell technology in the heavy-duty sector.
glomb.comBremerhaven start-up with ideas for the use of wind-hydrogen, logistics and mobility.
h2non.deThe company plans to develop and produce hydrogen fuel cells at the Bremerhaven site.
kraeft-systemtechnik.deAs a specialist in the production of industrial trucks for the transportation of heavy payloads, the company is planning to switch to alternative drive systems using fuel cells and hydrogen.
mt-technology.deSTÄWOG already offers its tenants electricity from its own CHP units. Projects for climate-neutral electricity and heat supply with hydrogen are in preparation and are an important step towards decarbonizing Bremerhaven's neighbourhoods.
staewog.deDecarbonization of ceramic production by switching from natural gas to hydrogen, hydrogen-based fuel gas or electricity-powered kilns.
norddeutsche.solarceramics.deHydrogen for storing renewable energy and use in particularly energy-intensive industries or in the transport sector. The pilot project is supplying the Bremen steelworks with green hydrogen.
swb.deAs a traditional and developer shipyard for innovative special shipbuilding, Abeking & Rasmussen makes it possible to reduce emissions and increase economic efficiency with hydrogen-based fuel.
abeking.comThe Weser ferry and MS Geestemünde already run on GtL as a transitional solution to CO2-neutral drives.
weserfaehre.deHydrogen-based drives for refuse collection vehicles are the future. BEG is already using a refuse collection vehicle with an electric drive in the city.
beg-bhv.deThe production and use of hydrogen are future topics for the climate neutrality of our ports. The greenports strategy pursues the goal of implementing a CO2-neutral port infrastructure in the ports of Bremen. The use of green hydrogen is essential for this.
bremenports.deHybrid buses have been in use since spring 2020. Seven hydrogen buses were put into operation in 2023. Further hydrogen-powered articulated buses are planned. Emission-free operation is ensured by green hydrogen, which is generated locally in Bremerhaven using wind energy.
bremerhavenbus.deThe future use of hydrogen and fuel cell technology in deep-freeze truck transportation is being pursued.
bruessel-maass.deAmbitious provider of engineering and production services for hydrogen technology, a sensible future market.
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