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More than 100 scientists at ZBT in Duisburg, Germany research, test and advise on topics related to hydrogen, fuel cells and electrolysis to make this technology reality for a sustainable future together with you!

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Grand Opening: New hydrogen laboratory "HyTechLab4NRW" at ZBT

View under the ceiling of the ZBT main laboratory with numerous newly laid pipes for the media supply with gases and liquids
State Secretary Silke Krebs from the North Rhine-Westphalian Ministry of Economic Affairs will officially open the new ‘HyTechLab4NRW’ hydrogen laboratory at ZBT on 26 September 2024. Admission is free, registration required.

2nd HeavyDuty Congress – Hydrogen-based Drives in Heavy Goods Transport

Save-the-date graphic for the 2nd HeavyDuty Congress on 24 September 2024 in Duisburg
SAVE THE DATE! The 2nd HeavyDuty Congress on 24 September 2024 invites you to find out more, get to know each other, exchange ideas and drive the transport revolution forward together.

HyES: Register now for Hydrogen Energy Symposium 2024!

Graphic invitation to the Hydrogen Energy Symposium HyES 2024
The Hydrogen Energy Symposium (HyES) is a new event for active researchers in the field of fuel cells, electrolysis and hydrogen infrastructure. It will enter its first round at the end of October. Registration for this premiere is now open.

Save the date: ZBT Hydrogen Days - The technology forum for business and science

Save-the-date graphic for the ZBT Hydrogen Days on 4 and 5 February 2025 at the Fraunhofer InHaus Centre in Duisburg
Make a note now: At the beginning of February 2025, researchers and developers will meet in the hydrogen hotspot Duisburg for the first ZBT Hydrogen Days, the new technology forum for hydrogen technologies.

Trade fair: hy-fcell 2024 in Stuttgart

ZBT employees at the exhibition stand at hy-fcell 2023 in Stuttgart
We will be exhibiting at hy-fcell in Stuttgart on 8 and 9 October 2024.

ZBT Science news

Free simulation model for the calculation of hydrogen refuelling systems

Logo of the free of charge simulation tool HRS-Modell for hydrogen refuelling systems
Designing hydrogen refuelling systems for reliable and safe operation is a major challenge due to constantly changing requirements and rapid technological development. The HRS-Modell which has now been published, aims to help.

Kick-off: SmarTestMEA – Developing and testing innovative electrodes for fuel cells and electrolysis

Group of eight scientists posing on a staircase
The partners met in Duisburg for the kick-off of the NRW-EFRE project SmarTestMEA to jointly develop innovative materials and test systems for more efficient PEM electrodes.

Spannungsfelder analysiert: Standardisierung der Wasserstoff-Wertschöpfungsketten

Eine Spannungsfeldanalyse beleuchtet die Herausforderungen und Fortschritte bei der Standardisierung der Wasserstoff-Wertschöpfungsketten und zeigt konkrete Handlungsansätze auf.

A colleague comes to work by bike...

Several people look at a fuel cell-powered bicycle
...and causes a crowd! This happens when a fuel cell stack supports the cyclist when pedalling, the employer is a hydrogen research institute and the people on site are hydrogen, fuel cell and electrolysis experts.

Project launch: DAC-2-E-Methane – storing green electricity surpluses in e-methane

Group photo with project participants in front of an industrial hall
Storing green electricity chemically instead of regulating it – this is possible with hydrogen and its derivatives. E-methane is a climate-neutral energy source if the carbon is captured from the air. A project that has now been launched is exploring the technical possibilities.

Current notice

ZBT is currently difficult to reach due to several construction sites in the immediate vicinity and the car park situation is very tight. If possible, please travel by public transport or allow extra time for parking and walking.
Until further notice, accessing the ZBT site by car is only possible via the Fraunhofer inHaus Centre site (Forsthausweg 1).

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