Today we would like to introduce you to our partner DLR, which is one of the three project partners involved in the pilot "Development of a local energy hub for city cargo".
About DLR
The DLR Institute of Networked Energy Systems is an institute of the German Aerospace Center. The institute is dedicated to system-oriented issues concerning the intelligent and effcient linking of the electricity, heat and mobility sectors based on renewable energies. The Department of Urban and Building Technologies works on the system-serving design and integration of innovative individual technologies and components. The focus of the work is on researching and developing prototypes and technology concepts in order to supply highly urbanized regions with hydrogen energy in the future.
Role in the project
The DLR is one of the three project partners involved in the pilot "Development of a local energy hub for city cargo". The DLR will support this pilot with its large experience and knowledge on hydrogen infrastructure to install and operate a refilling hub for E-cargo bikes equipped with a fuel-cell range extender system. In addition the DLR will contribute with its technical knowledge in order to develop a guideline for handling hydrogen as a fuel with sufficient quality and a practical description to make international hydrogen trading applicable.
Our vision for the hydrogen economy of the future
Hydrogen will play one of the main roles in the future energy system based on renewable energy sources since it is possible to produce hydrogen climate-neutral using electrolysis with renewable energy. In addition, hydrogen might be stored and can be transported allowing a flexible application whenever needed. Transport equipment and machinery in industry will increasingly utilize hydrogen as energy source for their operation. These advantageous properties provide a good basis for establishing a green hydrogen economy in the future.