Research infrastructure

Energy laboratory
The shore-based test infrastructure offers a unique opportunity for the testing and development of maritime energy systems. In these test facilities, various energy converters (including fuel cells, reformers and ICE units up to the MW range) can be combined with electrical and thermal load and storage systems to simulate highly flexible marine energy systems.

In addition, this research area focuses on a multifunctional HIL (Hardware-in-the-Loop) test field in the MW range to develop MVDC systems for all-electric ships of the future. Various control systems and power electronics can then be tested and validated in real time in the power HIL test environment.

Sea-going Technology Platform
On the Technology Platform, safety-relevant maritime systems can be developed, integrated, tested and certified under realistic conditions. It offers the opportunity to demonstrate fuel cells, energy storage, CO₂ storage, renewable energy concepts (photovoltaic/wind) and much more. With a high degree of reconfigurability and flexibility, various drive and power distribution systems can be tested here. In this way, we bundle technological expertise for resilient, economical and sustainable solutions in the maritime sector.