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Innovation & Competence Center for Powertrain Solutions, Independent Energy Supply Systems and Off-Road Service Strategies.

What we do is what we cope with.
And in this we excel.

As a system specialist, we develop and provide solutions for linking the sectors „energy, transportation and industry“ on the basis of emission-free battery and fuel cell technology as well as on state-of-the-art diesel engine technology.

We see ourselves as an innovative competence center for turnkey systems for emission-free energy supply (decentralized power & heat generator sets) as well as for off-road powertrain solutions (engines, batteries and fuel cells).

With our international aftersales organization, we are also available to our customers as a service provider for the realization of their customer- and product-specific circular economy strategies.

Partners

Part of something special

Cooperation, knowledge transfer and the pooling of strengths and competencies are indispensable for a successful energy transition and for a targeted linking of the sectors „energy, transportation & industry“.

In order to take into account its responsibility to protect the climate, secure infrastructures, support people and create jobs in a sustainable & profitable company, CBC has established a network of investments and partnerships around energy supply systems, powertrain solutions, circular economy and R+D.

R+D Projects

Draft Eco-FCGen

Grant recipient

CBC GmbH & Co. KG

Universität Bayreuth - Chair Manufacturing and Remanufacturing Technology

Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Engineering and Automation IPA

Cooperations

AHK India
Fraunhofer Office India
Bavarian-Indian Centre for Business and University Cooperation

Term

01/01/2022 to 08/31/2024 (completed)

Priority areas

Green hydrogen/fuel cell technologies

Funding priority

Pilot and model projects abroad

Target countries

India

Contact

Dipl.-Ing. Norbert Schuchert
CBC GmbH & Co.KG
Marie-Curie-Straße 1
49076 Osnabrück
+49 160 5835 614

Eco-FCGen - Decentralized power generator using fuel cell technology (16EXI5538A)

Initial situation

The aim of the “Eco-FCGen” project was to develop and manufacture a prototype of a hydrogen fuel cell technology-based power generator for subsequent industrial use and to subject it to two endurance tests. This prototype was intended to replace the use of greenhouse gas-emitting diesel generators in the medium and long term. The target country for an endurance test and subsequent marketing was India.

Results and conclusion

In the course of the project, the technical development of two prototypes was advanced and these were subjected to a factory test. In addition, a service and maintenance concept was developed as well as training on how to use the system safely. Furthermore, a sensor unit was developed and tested with the help of which the condition of the fuel cell stack can be monitored. Through active networking in Germany and India, relevant contacts were established and the market and environmental potential of the technologies was confirmed.

Due to high technology-specific challenges in the technical development and integration of the various technology components, the planned endurance tests in India and Germany could not be implemented.

Outlook

The project has provided valuable starting points for further research and development, including the implementation of endurance tests, the derivation and specification of forecast models for the service life of fuel cell stacks and the analysis of the environmental impact of fuel cell stacks.

Management

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Carsten Bücker
Founder, Owner & CEO

Professional career:

Study of Mechanical Engineering @ RWTH Aachen University
Scientific Assistant @ Fraunhofer Institute for Production Technology, IPT Aachen
Associate Professor for “Service Engineering & Circular Economy” @ Chair of “Environmentally Friendly Production Technology”, University of Bayreuth
Founder & President/CEO:
- CBC GmbH & Co.KG
- BU Power Group GmbH
- 33 Green Energy GmbH

Dipl.-Ing. Norbert Schuchert
CTO