Hydrogen Systems Research Environment
The research environment enables the study of hydrogen as part of a sustainable energy system – test, develop, and scale future energy solutions in a real-world setting.
Hydrogen as part of a sustainable energy system
Opportunities of the Research Environment
The hydrogen systems research environment is an integral component of Xamk’s Energy Engineering Research Unit, a distinctive research platform that assists companies in adopting sustainable energy solutions and facilitating product development.
The research platform of the Energy Engineering Research Unit combines:
- Geoenergy well
- Equipment for hydrogen production and storage
- Fuel cell
- Wind turbine
- Solar panels and tracker
- Heat pumps
- Electrical and thermal storage
- AI-based control and simulation
The hydrogen systems research environment focuses particularly on testing hydrogen production, storage, and usage, as well as the intelligent sector integration of these technologies.
The hydrogen systems research environment works seamlessly with Xamk’s Energy Engineering Research Unit’s geoenergy research environment. The overall system allows for the combination, comparison, and control of different energy technologies, providing companies with an efficient and flexible platform for new energy solutions.
Equipment and Functions
Hydrogen System
9 kW PEM Electrolyzer, which can produce hydrogen and oxygen from purified water.
Hydrogen compressor, which pressurizes the produced hydrogen to 50 bar for storage or 200 bar for bottle filling.
Hydrogen storage, which can store hydrogen at 1.5 m³, 50 bar pressure, equivalent to about 8 kg.
Fuel cell, which can convert the energy contained in hydrogen back into electricity.
Utilization of Waste Heat
In the solar heat collection circuit, liquid circulation cools the solar panels and collects the heat into a hot water tank.
Waste heat released during electrolysis is also collected into the water tank, from which the heat can be primed using a heat pump.
Optimization of the Energy System
The automation and control system can control the overall system based on, for example, the changing electricity price and the charge status of the battery.
Partnership
A sustainable energy system is not just an environmental act – it is a competitive advantage.
The research platform of the Energy Technology Research Unit offers companies the opportunity to accelerate innovation without heavy initial investments – combining renewable energy production, energy storage, digital control, and smart energy systems into one functional entity.
How Does Your Company Benefit from the Partnership?
- Participate in research projects.
- Test without investments.
- Obtain accurate measurement data.
Contact us and take advantage of Xamk’s Energy Technology Research Unit’s expertise – let’s build solutions together that will advance your company.