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Hydrogen research centre at the BTU Cottbus

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8 sourced values · 2 earlier records · 10 secondary context values

Sourced valueEarlier record, source not yet verifiedSecondary research context

StatusOperationalEarlier record
Original source not yet verified
CountryGermany (location stated as Cottbus)Confidence: Reported
Source: Wasserstoff-Forschungszentrum an der BTU Cottbus
Capacity0.14 MWEarlier record
Original source not yet verified
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Project Identity and Location

Public NameHydrogen research centre at the BTU CottbusConfidence: Reported
Source: Hydrogen research centre at the BTU Cottbus

Project Purpose and Configuration

Componentspressurized-electrolysis prototype, auxiliary systems, gas purification and drying, H2 pressure tankConfidence: Reported
Source: Wasserstoff- und Speicher-Forschungszentrum
Configuration DetailNew construction of a building for a test plant for hydrogen production by electrolysis using renewable energy sources.Confidence: Reported
Source: Wasserstoff-Forschungszentrum an der BTU Cottbus
Power Sourceintermittent renewable-energy inputConfidence: Reported
Source: Wasserstoff- und Speicher-Forschungszentrum
ProductWasserstoff / H2Confidence: Reported
Source: Wasserstoff- und Speicher-Forschungszentrum
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Technologyalkalischer Druckelektrolyseur (alkaline pressurized electrolyzer)Confidence: Reported
Source: Wasserstoff- und Speicher-Forschungszentrum

Project Lifecycle and Change

EventFirst experimental series with the alkaline pressurized-electrolysis plant were reported as underway at the beginning of 2013.Confidence: Reported
Source: Zukunftsthema Wasserstoff an der BTU Cottbus

Secondary research context

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CountryGermanySecondary source
Confidence: Reported
Snapshot 2026-06-18
Source: Secondary source · International Energy Agency
Public NameH2 research center BTU CottbusSecondary source
Confidence: Reported
Snapshot 2026-06-18
Source: Secondary source · International Energy Agency
Event2012Secondary source
Confidence: Reported
Snapshot 2026-06-18
Source: Secondary source · International Energy Agency
Progress StatusOperationalSecondary source
Confidence: Reported
Snapshot 2026-06-18
Source: Secondary source · International Energy Agency
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ProductH2Secondary source
Confidence: Reported
Snapshot 2026-06-18
Source: Secondary source · International Energy Agency
TechnologyALKSecondary source
Confidence: Reported
Snapshot 2026-06-18
Source: Secondary source · International Energy Agency
Capacity30.435Secondary source
Confidence: Reported
Snapshot 2026-06-18
Source: Secondary source · International Energy Agency
Capacity0.14Secondary source
Confidence: Reported
Snapshot 2026-06-18
Source: Secondary source · International Energy Agency
Capacity0.024Secondary source
Confidence: Reported
Snapshot 2026-06-18
Source: Secondary source · International Energy Agency
Capacity0.14MWSecondary source
Confidence: Reported
Snapshot 2026-06-18
Source: Secondary source · International Energy Agency

Sources

SourceTypePublisherAs of
Hydrogen research centre at the BTU CottbusOriginal sourceARCUS Planung + Beratung
Wasserstoff-Forschungszentrum an der BTU CottbusOriginal sourceARCUS Planung + Beratung Bauplanungsgesellschaft mbH
Wasserstoff- und Speicher-ForschungszentrumOriginal sourceProjekt Energie
Zukunftsthema Wasserstoff an der BTU CottbusOriginal sourceNIEDERLAUSITZ aktuell