Fraunhofer Institute for Surface Engineering and Thin Films IST
First oil and coal, and soon hydrogen: Wilhelmshaven – the only deep-sea port in Germany – will undergo
a transformation process in order to enable the import of climate-friendly energy sources
Energy hub – Transformation of the Wilhelmshaven region
Project ”Transformation WHV”
Challenge
Energy imports into Germany covered around 74 percent of the country’s primary energy consumption in 2019 and are dominated by fossil fuels such as hard coal. As a result of the energy transition, the seaport location of Wilhelmshaven will have to undergo a transformation process in record time, thereby developing into a hub for low-carbon and renewable energy sources such as hydrogen (energy hub).
Solution
The Fraunhofer IST is supporting this process as a scientific partner through its expertise in the field of energy storage and systems. Along the value chain, fields of action in the energy industry and energy system transformation as well as related fields of technology are identified, analyzed and incorporated into the transformation process.
Added value
The transfer of innovative, climate-friendly technologies is crucial for a sustainable industrial society. Through the promotion and strengthening of the regional energy sector, the industry is provided with support and the quality of life – both within and beyond the region – is sustainably improved.