Energy with a future

The Center for Solar Energy and Hydrogen Research Baden-Württemberg (ZSW) ranks among Europe’s leading institutes for renewable energy and energy storage technologies. Research spans the full innovation chain: from material development and prototype design to scalable production processes, system integration, and market analysis.

Focus areas include photovoltaics, hydrogen and fuel cell technologies, electrochemical storage, renewable fuels, smart grids, and energy systems analysis. All activities aim to advance climate neutrality while aligning with resource efficiency, societal needs, and economic viability.

ZSW plays an active role in transferring research into industrial application, supported by strong partnerships and commissioned projects. Decision-makers in government and industry benefit from ZSW’s strategic analyses and technology recommendations.

A high level of expertise, interdisciplinary collaboration, and a shared commitment to sustainability define the institute’s research environment.