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Recently representatives from HI-ACT (Hydrogen Integration for Accelerated Energy Transitions) and UK-HyRES had the privilege of joining a UK delegation to Berlin, engaging in high-impact discussions with leading German hydrogen research institutions.

Our visit, supported by the British Embassy Berlin, was an invaluable opportunity to exchange insights on hydrogen innovation, system integration, and deployment pathways—key to accelerating the clean energy transition.

Key highlights:


H₂ Forum: An insightful experience engaging with a diverse range of stakeholders across policy, research, and industry, providing valuable perspectives on the broader hydrogen landscape and the challenges of large-scale deployment.

Fraunhofer Institutes: Thought-provoking discussions at the British Embassy Berlin with experts from Fraunhofer IEG, IKTS, IFAM, Fraunhofer-Institut für Windenergiesysteme on hydrogen production, storage, and utilization. The session also provided an opportunity to hear from Innovate UK about Horizon Europe opportunities and explore pathways for UK-German collaboration.Fritz-Haber-Institut der Max-Planck-Gesellschaft: A fascinating visit to their laboratories, delving into fundamental hydrogen research shaping the next generation of energy technologies.

Helmholtz Association: Deep discussions at their Head Office in Berlin with representatives from Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin, Forschungszentrum Jülich, and German Aerospace Center (DLR). We explored collaboration on hydrogen model regions, offshore hydrogen production, and system integration.

These exchanges reaffirm the shared commitment of the UK and Germany to pioneering hydrogen solutions for Net Zero. The discussions on integrating hydrogen into future energy systems, repurposing existing infrastructure, and cross-border collaboration will inform HI-ACT’s research and strategic priorities.

A huge thank you to our German hosts, the British Embassy, and all participating institutions for their insights and hospitality. We look forward to strengthening these collaborations to accelerate the hydrogen transition together!

Subhasish Mukerjee, Meysam Qadrdan, Sibimol Luke, Ruiyang He, John Irvine, Goran Strbac, Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, @departmentfor UKRI, EPSRC, BMBF, BMWK, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office – Research, Science & Innovation