Green hydrogen is not only a clean energy source but also a fundamental system for transforming technical education and applied research. The transition to sustainable energy requires skilled professionals, and providing practical experiences that connect theory with innovation is essential. EDIBON’s educational equipment enables a rigorous study of the entire hydrogen cycle: from its generation through renewable energy sources, to storage, and finally its conversion into electricity via electrolyzers and fuel cells.
Thanks to the integration of EDIBON’s SCADA technology into its systems, users can monitor processes, simulate faults, analyze real-time data, and even validate experimental models. This makes EDIBON’s equipment ideal for R&D projects, where researchers and students can develop, test, and optimize solutions in the field of hydrogen, bringing science into the classroom and innovation into the laboratory.
What is Green Hydrogen and why is it important?
Green hydrogen is a type of hydrogen produced through water electrolysis using electricity generated from renewable sources, such as solar or wind energy. Its name reflects its environmentally friendly nature: unlike gray or blue hydrogen, its production generates no CO₂ emissions and does not rely on fossil fuels. This makes it a key resource for the energy transition toward a sustainable, carbon-free model.
The production of green hydrogen follows a simple yet highly efficient process:
- Renewable electricity is applied to split water (H₂O) into oxygen (O₂) and hydrogen (H₂).
- The hydrogen produced can be stored, transported, or used as fuel or as a raw material in various industrial and energy processes.
A complete hands-on learning cycle
EDIBON’s educational approach allows users to experience the entire green hydrogen cycle in four steps:
Step 1: Renewable Energy
The first step involves generating clean electricity from renewable sources. With the Computer Controlled Photovoltaic Solar Energy Unit (EESFC), students can capture sunlight using photovoltaic panels and convert solar energy into electricity, controlling all parameters directly from the computer.
Step 2: Hydrogen Production via Electrolysis
Once renewable electricity is available, clean hydrogen is produced using an electrolyzer. The EDILAB-ELEC2 (Electrolyzer 60Nl/h) enables the decomposition of water into oxygen and hydrogen using exclusively renewable electricity, ensuring that the hydrogen produced is entirely green.
Step 3: Hydrogen Storage
The hydrogen produced can be safely stored for later use. With the Computer Controlled PEM Fuel Cell Advanced Unit (EC6C), students and professionals can experiment with hydrogen fuel cells, analyze their performance, and study how this gas can be efficiently and sustainably converted back into electricity.
Step 4: Green Hydrogen Applications
Finally, hydrogen can be used to generate clean electricity in various systems, such as hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles. The Computer Controlled Hybrid and Electric Vehicles Application (AEL-EHVC) allows users to explore the application of hydrogen as a 100% green energy source, demonstrating its potential in sustainable mobility and future energy solutions.
EDIBON’s goal is to provide comprehensive, hands-on technical training that prepares the professionals of tomorrow to meet the challenges of the energy transition. By combining theory, practice, and advanced technology, EDIBON’s equipment becomes an indispensable ally for education and research in the field of green hydrogen. With this equipment, students and researchers not only learn but actively contribute to building a more sustainable future.
About EDIBON
EDIBON is a global leader in technical education and research equipment, driving innovation in training and scientific advancement since 1978.
We specialize in the design and manufacture of advanced educational equipment and pilot plants across 14 key areas of engineering and science.
With more than 4,500 solutions developed in-house, we combine cutting-edge technology and innovative approaches to support hands-on learning, experimentation, and process optimization.
Our commitment to quality and precision enables us to provide comprehensive service — from design and production to installation, training, and support — ensuring success and satisfaction for educational institutions, research centers, and industry professionals worldwide.
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