Munich unveils new hydrogen lab as Europe steps up green energy race

John E. Kaye
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A new hydrogen technology lab has opened in Munich, bringing advanced research in electrolysis and Power-to-X solutions to Europe as the global race to scale green hydrogen gathers pace
Sungrow Hydrogen has opened a European Hydrogen Technology Laboratory in Munich, Germany, in a move it said would reinforce its commitment to global green hydrogen innovation.
Located at Munich Airport Business Park, the new facility is intended to serve as a hub for research and development in water electrolysis and Power-to-X (P2X) technologies, designed to meet Europe’s hydrogen development standards.
According to the company, the laboratory has been built as a state-of-the-art, safety-compliant facility and operates under German regulations including ASiG, GefStoffV and BG RCI.
It features an eight-fold ventilation system and real-time hydrogen and oxygen monitoring to ensure secure operations for its international team.
The site integrates material fabrication, component testing and digital data analysis, creating what the company described as “a closed-loop R&D chain from material development to system validation”.
The lab comprises four specialised sections – Physical, Optical, Chemical and Electrochemical – and includes equipment such as 3D printing systems, SEM microscopy and high-precision proton exchange membrane (PEM) assembly facilities.
With space reserved for future expansion, it also houses test stations for pressurised electrochemical characterisation.
Sungrow said the Munich laboratory forms part of its wider technology strategy and complements existing operations including its 30MW water electrolysis hydrogen production empirical platform, a key materials research centre and a product research centre.
“Through localized research and international collaboration, Sungrow Hydrogen, in collaboration with Sungrow Research Center, is tackling critical industry challenges to accelerate the commercialization of green hydrogen solutions worldwide,” the company said in a statement.
“This strategic investment strengthens its technological leadership while driving the hydrogen industry forward.”
Main image: Sungrow European Hydrogen Technology Lab.
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