Maximator is sought after all over the world for its highly sophisticated hydrogen refueling and storage systems. The company describes its refueling stations as the most effective worldwide. In addition to Maximator the Thuringian state government, too, is investing in the cutting-edge technology. For example, it is providing more than three million euros in funding to establish and expand the new “HySON Institute for Applied Hydrogen Research” in Sonneberg. Another EUR 10.3 million is going toward the Fraunhofer Battery Innovation and Technology Center BITC in Arnstadt for its research into innovative hydrogen technologies and battery systems. One of the applied research center’s goals is to advance hydrogen production through large-scale stack technology and the industrial use of hydrogen. According to Economics Minister Wolfgang Tiefensee, much scientific and technological groundwork is needed before hydrogen technologies can actually play a central role in the energy economy, especially with regard to making hydrogen production and use economically viable. (gro)
