Energy Congress in Trier: Experts are driving the hydrogen revolution!

Energy Congress in Trier: Experts are driving the hydrogen revolution!

The Energy and Hydrogen Congress of the Greater Region took place in the heart of Trier on October 7th and 8th, 2024, an important event organized under the patronage of the Ministry for Climate Protection, Environment, Energy and Mobility of the State of Rhineland-Palatinate. Experts from politics, science and industry came together to discuss innovative solutions for a climate-neutral future and to expand hydrogen production capacities.

A central player at the conference was Trier University, which contributed to the further development of hydrogen technologies and renewable energies with numerous specialist lectures and discussion contributions. The topics ranged from the urgency of infrastructure expansion to the challenges of the labor market in the renewable energy sector. In these discussions, the university's professors were particularly at the forefront and presented their expertise in various formats.

Important contributions from Trier University

Prof. Dr. Gregor Hoogers was one of the key speakers and took part in the panel discussion about expanding hydrogen production capacity in the region. He also presented technical innovations in fuel cell technology, pointing out the importance of technological advances in scaling hydrogen production. These aspects are crucial to making the energy transition successful.

Another highlight of the event was the breakout session on the topic of “Hydrogen demand and network expansion”, led by Prof. Dr. Stefan Doering. Not only were existing lighthouse projects presented here, but the challenges and opportunities in building a sustainable hydrogen infrastructure and meeting future hydrogen needs were also intensively discussed.

The congress was rounded off with the final lecture by Prof. Dr. Henrik te Heesen, who gave a comprehensive outlook on the future development of renewable energies in the greater region. In his lively contribution, he took stock of progress made so far and outlined prospects for sustainable energy supply, emphasizing the importance of cross-border cooperation and the region's potential.

In addition, the team of Prof. Dr. Michael Wahl in cooperation with industrial partners exhibits on additive manufacturing, especially with regard to applications in the hydrogen sector. By using modern technologies in production, it was shown how sustainability and efficiency improvements can be achieved in the hydrogen sector.

Overall, the congress reflected the greater region's shared ambition to work towards a sustainable and climate-neutral future. Through the intensive exchange of experiences and best practice examples, many new impulses were given for cooperation and concrete projects were initiated. Trier University thus consolidated its status as a significant player in research and development relating to renewable energies and hydrogen technologies. More information is available here to find.