Testing Solutions for Electrolyzers and Fuel Cells

We are shaping the testing environments for a sustainable hydrogen future in mobile & stationary applications.

Hydrogen technologies are an essential part of the energy transition to generate efficient and emission-free electricity for a wide range of applications.

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At AVL, we specialize in the development and testing of fuel cells and electrolyzers - from single cells to complete systems. We combine individual measurement technology products into a test bed system and support you with mature methodology and industrialized test solutions so that you can concentrate on challenging development tasks.

Thanks to the breadth and depth of our product range, we serve both stationary and mobile applications, from automotive and maritime to rail and aviation. By combining our core competencies - development, simulation, test - we transform our established development tools, apply these to electrolyzer and fuel cell technology and can thus significantly accelerate the development process.

From Research to Production Validation

Electrolyzer and Fuel cell technologies have come a long way in the last decades through multiple innovation cycles. Today we are in the middle of the transition from early technology maturity to products ready for series production. With our test solutions we are supporting our customers with proven solutions in every step of their development cycle.

Tools & Methodology

Fuel cell development is transitioning from pure research to series development. Still the innovation potential is high and represent a dynamic development field. To manage this complexity scalable & upgradable solutions are required. AVL’s test solutions are providing a flexible R&D infrastructure that can adapt and grow with changing R&D demands.

Automation & Software

The pace of innovation has been accelerating in the last years. New development methodologies are applied where systems engineering paired with virtualization are playing a major role. Engineering teams need to focus on the innovation of the product and require reliable and consistent tools through the entire development process. AVL is providing a suite of tools enabling realistic and consistent Use Case optimized results and provide solid building blocks for the next product generation.

Competence From one Source

By integrating AVL products, you can supplement your testing options as required. Thanks to our modular test system approach, we find the solution to retrofit or expand your existing test labs. We also offer compact solutions, such as our integrated test bench, as well as turnkey, containerized test bench solutions for indoor and outdoor use. If you are also planning to set up a new test field, we will be happy to take care of the turnkey realization.

Test Solutions from Development through Quality Assurance to Operation

AVL’s deep technology and application expertise in testing solutions and strategic partnerships are making our know-how available to new and existing markets. The range of solutions is covering all testing needs from cell, stack to system testing and are supporting the entire development of fuel cell technologies. If you need special measurement devices or support for turnkey facilities, AVL got you covered.

PEM-Fuel Cell

SOFC-Fuel Cell

Electrolyzer

PEM-Fuel Cell

AVL is providing solutions for the validation and testing of PEM technologies from cells to complete fuel cell system test environments. The testing products are ranging from individual testing devices, conditioning units to entire modular testing facilities. Together with our partner Greenlight Innovation we are market leader for PEM fuel cell testing solutions.

Key facts

Full portfolio for component testing (cell, stack, BoP) as well as system testing
Stack diagnosis and monitoring solutions
TÜV certified safety system
Automation and control software dedicated for fuel cell testing
Fuel cell plant models for virtual development steps

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SOFC-Fuel Cell

AVL started its activities around SOFC development about 20 years ago. During that period we were able to develop and improve the testing solutions required for an industrialization of SOFC systems. Our deep application know-how paired with our innovative testing solutions we are able to support your development in every step.

Key facts:

Full range of testing solutions from cell to system
Tailored solutions for performance testing, thermal load testing, NVH and emissions testing
Dedicated simulation models and software tools for early stages in the SOFC development
Power ranges from 5 kW to 400 kW

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Electrolyzer

With a clear commitment to hydrogen technologies we have expanded our expertise and solution portfolio into that area. AVL follows an holistic approach providing testing solutions from cell to system.

Key facts:

Applications for AEL, PEM, SOEC or AEM electrolysis technologies
Solutions from Cell to System testing
Data Analytics platform for detailed analysis

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Bringing Fuel Cell Technology to the World

AVL has two decades of fuel cell experience and numerous engineering teams working globally on fuel cell development and testing for the world’s leading automotive OEMs and research organizations. From passenger car to HD truck application, stationary combined heating and power units for small and large-scale applications, we have innovated the development methodology and standardized the development tools required.