Most wind turbines are designed and certified for a 20–25 year service life. After this period, they have to be decommissioned or the accredited operational lifetime has to be extended, often accompanied by repowering (partial refurbishment).
In an effort to bring science and society together in Europe, and consequently increase the continent’s international competitiveness, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) education must be more relatable to European youths to raise their interests and involvement in STEM careers.
The HPEM2GAS- project is developing a low-cost PEM electrolyzer optimized for grid management. By stacking and balancing the plant innovations, a six-month field test of an advanced 180-300kW PEM electrolyzer will be conducted.