From June 2 to 7, the Guangdong China-Europe Enterprise Cooperation Promotion Center, in collaboration with the China-Europe Science and Technology Cooperation Association, China International Chamber of Commerce for the Private Sector, Guangzhou Hengyun Enterprises Holdings Limited and Guangzhou Sino-German Hydrogen Energy Research Institute, organized the “2025 China-Europe New Energy Delegation” to Germany and the Netherlands. CEST offered full support throughout the delegation’s visit.
During the visit, the delegation held technical exchanges with renowned new energy research institutions, including the Hydrogen Center Bavaria (H2.B), the Center for Energy Technology at the University of Bayreuth (ZET), the Bavarian Center for Battery Technology (BayBatt), HyCologne, and the European Association of Energy Storage Trade (EAEST). They also met with government officials from the Upper Franconia, the City of Bayreuth, KölnBusiness, the City of Duisburg City, and Duisburg Business & Innovation.
Additionally, the delegation members attended the “China-Europe New Energy Industry Cooperation Conference,” hosted by the China-Europe Science and Technology Cooperation Association.
The delegation’s visit laid a solid foundation for advancing industrial cooperation between China and Europe in key areas such as green energy supply, energy storage, and hydrogen technology.
Hydrogen Center Bavaria (H2.B)
In order to consolidate and expand the strong position of the Bavarian industry and science in the important future field of hydrogen, the State of Bavaria founded the Hydrogen Center Bavaria (H2.B) in Nuremberg in September 2019. The Hydrogen Alliance Bavaria is a joint platform for networking and knowledge transfer of 392 hydrogen stakeholders from industry, science and politics with a subsidiary or office located in Bavaria. The Alliance is coordinated by the Hydrogen Center Bavaria (H2.B).
The Center for Energy Technology at the University of Bayreuth (ZET)
The Center for Energy Technology (ZET) concentrates the expertise and activities in the field of energy technology within the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Bayreuth. Currently, eight professorships contribute their expertise, covering thermal, chemical, biological, and electrical aspects of energy generation, transmission, storage, and utilization. Thanks to its broad research scope, ZET addresses forward-looking topics, such as sector coupling, energy self-sufficient buildings, and high-voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission with particular intensity and interdisciplinary collaboration. The projects span from application-oriented basic research to the development of energy-relevant products and processes. State-of-the-art equipments in ZET’s 12 key laboratories enables its cross-disciplinary and innovative research.
The Bavarian Center for Battery Technology (BayBatt)
The Bavarian Center for Battery Technology (BayBatt) brings together battery-specific expertise in physics and chemistry, material science and engineering, as well as information technology and economics as a supra-regional competence center located in Bayreuth. Its central task is the interdisciplinary research and development of battery storage systems at the interfaces of materials science, electrochemistry, engineering, information technology and economics, as well as university teaching in the field of battery storage systems. The research focuses on secure high-performance materials, interfacial phenomena and transport processes, smart battery, and networked storage and sustainability. It encompasses all scales of battery research from atomistic structure, particles, cell components and cells, battery modules and battery systems to the higher-level energy system.
HyCologne
Since 2007, HyCologne has been active in the Rhineland region and is also recognized and well-connected both nationally and internationally. More than ten years ago, it began on a small scale by utilizing by-product hydrogen from the chemical industry to power fuel cell buses. Today, the region holds a leading position in hydrogen-powered public transport across Europe. With over 50 members and partners, it is committed to implementing hydrogen projects that make a meaningful, efficient, and sustainable contribution both to climate protection and to the region’s economic strength. Its strengths lie in its diversity, extensive experience, strong networks, and effective communication.
European Association of Energy Storage Trade (EAEST)
Headquartered in the Netherlands, the European Association of Energy Storage Trade (EAEST) is dedicated to becoming a leading force and key influencer in the energy storage sector, fostering innovation and promoting sustainable development in the industry. Serving as a bridge for cooperation between China and Europe, EAEST advances technological innovation and market expansion through technical exchanges, industry research, and international exhibitions. By building an efficient platform and delivering high-quality services, it enhances collaboration and communication among its members while ensuring its own long-term and stable growth.
(Other institutions)
(Upper Franconia)
(The City of Bayreuth)
(KölnBusiness)
(The City of Duisburg)
