New energy park at the Technical University of Ulm: Research into sustainable energy systems

New energy park at the Technical University of Ulm: Research into sustainable energy systems

Technical University of Ulm revolutionizes energy supply with Energy Park

At the Technical University of Ulm, the energy park was recently opened, a pioneering research system that is unique nationwide. This system serves to investigate and demonstrate the cooperation of various sustainable energy systems.

The energy park at the Technical University of Ulm is an exciting way to research the future of energy supply. How can solar energy and hydrogen be efficiently converted into electrical current? And how can these different energy systems be linked to cooperate optimally?

The green electricity network compensation by hydrogen and solar energy

A central aspect of the energy park is the ability to compensate for future fluctuations in the green power grid using hydrogen. This technology can be used, for example, with low wind power or sunlight to continuously ensure the energy supply. The cooperation of various energy systems such as hydrogen and solar energy is taken an important step towards reliable and sustainable energy supply.

green hydrogen and the innovative gas turbine

A special feature of the energy park is the first gas turbine in Germany, which is 100 percent operated with green hydrogen. This green hydrogen is generated on site by solar energy, which makes an important contribution to reducing CO2 emissions. The gas turbine can offer additional support in times of low solar energy and thus stabilize the supply of energy.

What exactly is "green hydrogen"?

"green hydrogen" is produced by the electrolysis of water using renewable energies, which does not lead to any CO2 emission. This form of hydrogen plays a crucial role in achieving climate goals and the independence of fossil fuels. In contrast, there are also "gray, blue and turquoise hydrogen" that are less environmentally friendly.

Expansion of the energy park for a sustainable future

The ambitious project of the Ulm Technical University, which cost around three million euros, aims to show that sustainable energy systems are already ready for use today. In the future, the energy park will be expanded to include a larger hydrogen tank in order to ensure reliable energy supply even in low -sun months in autumn and winter.

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