Technology Centre for Energy (TZE) University of Landshut

The Technology Centre for Energy (TZE) as an external technology transfer centre located in Ruhstorf a. d. Rott bundles the expertise of Landshut University of Applied Sciences in energy research. The TZE is devoted to shaping the future of energy through groundbreaking research and development. As an interdisciplinary and dynamic research hub, the Technology Centre tackles the challenges of sustainable energy storage, energy efficiency, intelligent energy networks and energy systems of the future.

Along with laboratory research, TZE conducts simulations for smart integration and creation of synergies between different technologies, as well as studies addressing social aspects regarding the energy transition, such as public engagement and acceptance of new technologies. TZE cooperates with partners locally and regionally, but also in Europe and all over the world. It serves as a vital consulting and competence centre, providing valuable guidance for the energy transition. As for hard research, TZE offers laboratory capacities for electrical engineering, module testing, lithium-ion cell production and a wet-chemical laboratory with suitably qualified personnel. Another focus of TZE revolves around CO2-friendly energy storage techniques, creating cost-effective, eco-friendly and reliable batteries while also spearheading the innovation of long-term energy storage technologies by harnessing the potential of power-to-gas technology and microbiological methanation. These processes allow the conversion of surplus electricity into usable forms, driving the transition to renewable energy sources and reducing the carbon footprint.

The main task of the TZE in the SMHYLES project will be to design efficient and sensible strategies for the energy management system planned on demonstrator #3 at Fraunhofer ICT in Work Package 4 and furthermore to implement and optimize this on-site. TZE has already gained experience in the development of energy management systems as part of the Horizon Project HyFlow and can therefore draw on the expertise of a successful hybridization of two storage technologies. At TZE, a hybrid demonstrator at laboratory level has been set up, consisting of a supercapacitor and a vanadium redox flow system. This means that not only theoretical energy management control systems can be developed, but their functionality can also be tested in reality and contribute valuable data to the evaluation of the EMS.