Sungrow launches a hydrogen technology lab in Munich to advance
electrolysis, P2X innovation, and global green hydrogen commercialization.
Munich, Germany: Sungrow Research Center has announced
the launch of its European Hydrogen Technology Laboratory in Munich, marking a
significant step in the company’s global green hydrogen innovation strategy.
Strategically located at the Munich Airport Business Park, the facility will
serve as a hub for advancing water electrolysis and Power-to-X (P2X)
technologies, in line with Europe’s stringent hydrogen development standards.
The
laboratory has been designed as a cutting-edge, safety-first facility, fully
compliant with German regulations including ASiG, GefStoffV, and BG RCI. It
features an 8-fold ventilation system and real-time hydrogen/oxygen monitoring
to ensure secure operations for its diverse team of international researchers.
The facility integrates material fabrication, component testing, and digital
data analysis, creating a closed-loop R&D chain from material development
to system validation.
Currently,
the lab houses four specialized divisions—Physical, Optical, Chemical, and
Electrochemical—equipped with advanced tools such as 3D printing, SEM
microscopy, and high-precision PEM assembly systems. With significant room for
expansion, the facility is designed to accommodate future technological
developments and leverage globally recognized test stations for highly accurate
pressurized electrochemical characterization.
The
Munich laboratory complements Sungrow Hydrogen’s broader innovation network,
which includes a 30MW water electrolysis hydrogen production empirical
platform, a key materials research center, and a product research center.
Together, these assets form a complete innovation chain that supports both
localized research and international collaboration.
Through
this investment, Sungrow Hydrogen aims to accelerate the commercialization of
green hydrogen solutions, reinforce its technological leadership, and
contribute to the advancement of the global hydrogen industry.
According to TechSci
Research, the
establishment of Sungrow’s European Hydrogen Technology Laboratory in Munich is
set to deliver significant benefits to the chemical industry, particularly in
advancing green hydrogen applications. By focusing on water electrolysis and
Power-to-X (P2X) technologies, the facility will enable the development of
high-efficiency hydrogen production methods, reducing reliance on fossil-based
feedstocks. This is especially critical for the chemical sector, where hydrogen
is a key input in ammonia, methanol, and other essential chemical processes.
The lab’s integrated R&D chain, spanning material development, component
testing, and system validation, ensures rapid innovation cycles, accelerating
the adoption of cost-effective and scalable green hydrogen solutions. Its
specialized labs, equipped with advanced tools such as high-precision PEM
assembly and electrochemical characterization platforms, will help optimize
catalyst performance, improve system durability, and lower production costs.
Moreover, by adhering to stringent German safety and environmental standards,
the facility reinforces sustainable innovation practices. As part of Sungrow’s
global hydrogen strategy, the Munich lab enhances international collaboration
and drives commercialization, ultimately supporting the chemical industry’s
decarbonization goals and strengthening its competitiveness in the transition
to a low-carbon economy.