Recording of Tuesday, June 23, 2026 | The smarter E Europe Conferences 2026 | Conference Program | Language: English | Duration: 14:56 .

Innovative Solutions for Power and Hydrogen Systems

Efforts are ongoing to enhance hydrogen production and address power outages in various regions through community collaboration and advanced technology integration. An institute engaged in manufacturing is pioneering a hydrogen microgrid system, creating a Reference Factory H2 to streamline the supply chain. Key components include a 10-kilowatt electrolyzer and an 8.4-kilowatt fuel cell, improving economic efficiency while replacing traditional diesel generators. In Namibia, a solar-powered microgrid supports wastewater treatment, facilitating energy sharing with the grid during peak times. Effective system integration emphasizes the importance of understanding components and requires continuous training for local populations to ensure successful operation and maintenance. Local knowledge is vital, as seen in projects aimed at mitigating power outages through sustainable solutions. Overall, these initiatives highlight the significance of community involvement, robust design, and data-driven approaches in advancing energy systems.

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Speaker

Dr. Mario Lindner
Research Assistent - Transfer and Use of Hydrogen Systems
Fraunhofer Institute for Machine Tools and Forming Technology IWU
Germany

Talk of session: Off-Grid: PV-Based Hydrogen Microgrid Projects Around the World

Discover how green hydrogen and fuel cell technologies are transforming decentralized energy systems worldwide. This session will be presenting hands-on experience from pioneering projects in Thailand, Ghana, Namibia and South Africa. Find out how solar-powered hydrogen microgrids can replace diesel generators, strengthen energy resilience and enable short- to long-term storage, while supporting environmental and climate goals. Project partners including German SMEs and research institutes, share insights on lessons learned, local benefits and the replication potential of these systems. Selected projects were implemented with the support from the Export Initiative Environmental Protection, a funding programme of the German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Climate Action, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety.

Further Talks of this session:

Welcome & Introduction by Dr. Kathrin Ebner

Speaker

Dr. Kathrin Ebner
Tech Lead Hydrogen and E-Mobility
Munich RE
Germany

To Talk

Welcome & Introduction by Tom Mikus

Tom Mikus
Programme Manager International Energy Concepts
NOW GmbH / National Organisation for Sustainable Mobility
Germany

To Talk

GH2GH - Ghana

Speaker

Dr. -Ing. Jonas Pluschke
Research associate
Hochschule Bochum - Sustainable Technologies Laboratory
Germany

To Talk

GreenH2Islands - Thailand

Speaker

To Talk

Panel Discussion

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To Talk

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