A new ‘last mile’ logistics concept Electrically-powered cargo bikes are a future-proof solution for the transport sector. Developed specifcally for the route between distribution centres and customers – referred to ...

Energy conversion and thermal energy storage processes for industrial process and power plant technology The DLR Institute of Engineering Thermodynamics conducts research into energy storage, heat management and heat transfer. ...

Direct generation of electrical energy from hydrogen Reducing the emission of CO2, nitrogen oxides and particulates is one of the key challenges for future mobility. Using hydrogen as an energy ...

Effcient and cost-effective generation of renewable hydrogen Reducing the emission of greenhouse gases such as CO2 is one of the most important societal challenges. Hydrogen generated from renewable energy sources ...

Fuel-cell powered flight The HY4 is the world’s frst four-seat passenger aircraft powered solely by a hydrogen fuel cell battery system. The research aircraft is thus paving the way for ...

Greater range for electric vehicles Electric propulsion is an important building block in the development of a climate-friendly transport system. One of the associated challenges is the loss of range ...

DLR energy system analysis How would the power supply system in Germany look if a large proportion of the electricity were generated using renewable forms of energy? This interactive exhibit ...

Energy flows in ‘smart’ residential buildings In the future, ensuring an energy supply based on renewables will require a fundamental transformation of our existing energy systems. In particular, the systems ...

Electrolysis – conversion of solar power into hydrogen The shift from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources presents a challenge, particularly in the mobility sector. Hydrogen is an alternative fuel, ...

Low-cost and location-independent energy storage in the gigawatt hour range Given the increasing share of fluctuating renewable energy in power generation in Germany and across the world, there is a ...

Micro gas turbine for decentralised energy supply Modern gas-turbine combustion chambers must satisfy many requirements. In addition to load and fuel flexibility, low-pollutant emissions are also mandatory under all operating ...

Sector coupling with wind-hydrogen DLR’s Lampoldshausen site, which lies 50 kilometres north of Stuttgart, is currently creating another element of the energy future. The Institute of Space Propulsion in Lampoldshausen ...