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From 15 to 21 March 2025, the 15th International Conference on Hydrogen Technologies took place in Prague alongside Hydrogen Days 2025. Among the participants was Mittweida University of Applied Sciences, which presented its portfolio of hydrogen research at a joint stand run by ZEUSS (Central EU Service Facility Saxony).
Hydrogen Days is an international specialist conference that takes an in-depth look at the latest developments in hydrogen research and technology. The focus was on innovative approaches to using hydrogen as a clean energy source – particularly in the transport sector, where hydrogen-powered vehicles can contribute to a zero-emission and sustainable transport infrastructure. The conference offered a comprehensive insight into the opportunities and challenges of hydrogen technology: specialist presentations, practical demonstrations and numerous industry contacts created an excellent foundation for future collaboration between academia and industry.
Numerous industrial companies were represented as guests at the conference.
The IMS (Intelligent Machine Systems) Chair (Professor Jörg Hübler) presented its current research activities in the field of hydrogen systems at Hydrogen Days 2025. A poster showcased the PAmost project, which is developing a pressure storage system for mobile and stationary applications. This is intended to serve as a functionally integrated component in micromobility applications, simultaneously storing hydrogen and acting as a load-bearing structure for the chassis. In addition, the team was actively seeking project partners for the development of an innovative hydrogen combined heat and power plant for private homes. The aim of this project is to use a hydrogen internal combustion engine to simultaneously supply electricity and heat to a detached house – based on hydrogen produced by electrolysis using photovoltaic electricity. Norman Katzer, a research assistant at the Chair, was present at the event.
Mittweida University of Applied Sciences is a member of the HZWO hydrogen network – a network that promotes interdisciplinary exchange and cooperation between research institutions and companies in the field of hydrogen technology.
Professor Uwe Mahn, Vice-Rector for Research, attended both the conference and the trade exhibition and played an active role in the technical discussions. A highlight was a rather different networking event on Thursday evening – a Czech-German Network Cruise, which provided an opportunity to forge close contacts and further develop international collaborations.
Text and photos: Prof. Uwe Mahn
