German Aerospace Center opened the test facility to develop propulsion systems based on hydrogen fuel cells

As part of the BALIS project, the German Aerospace Center (Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt; DLR) is setting up a unique scientific test facility in Empfingen. DLR is using the facility to develop and test fuel cell propulsion systems for various modes of transport. The BALIS project is focusing on fuel cell assemblies with an output of around 1.5 megawatts, which while not yet available on the market, could be used to power ships or, eventually, aviation. Using hydrogen from renewable sources, known as green hydrogen, in fuel cells enables carbon-dioxide-free mobility, making it compatible with climate and environmental goals. The plant is located on the Innovation Campus of the E2U Empfinger Entwicklungszentrum für Umwelttechnologie ('Development Centre for Environmental Technology'). The Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport is providing funding of 26 million euros for the BALIS test centre.

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