Airbus has inaugurated the ZEROe Development Centre at its Stade site in Germany to expedite the development of composite hydrogen-system technologies, focusing on the storage and distribution of cryogenic liquid hydrogen.
Airbus takes a significant step in advancing hydrogen technologies with the inauguration of the ZEROe Development Centre (ZEDC) at its Stade site in Germany. The center is poised to expedite the development of composite hydrogen-system technologies, focusing on the storage and distribution of cryogenic liquid hydrogen, a key component for decarbonizing aviation.
Leveraging its pioneering role in composite technologies in Germany, Airbus prioritizes the Stade ZEDC’s mission to develop cost-competitive lightweight hydrogen systems, including cryogenic hydrogen tanks made from composites. The center’s scope encompasses the entire process—from elementary parts and assembly to manufacturing-related testing of the liquid hydrogen (LH2) composite tanks. This tank development is closely coordinated with other Airbus entities across the nation.
“Establishing a composite related ZEDC in Germany strengthens our Research & Technology footprint in the country and ensures the involvement, from the start, of leading experts to support our decarbonisation ambition. Furthermore, the ZEDC will benefit from the wider composite research and development ecosystem such as the Airbus subsidiary Composite Technology Center (CTC GmbH), the CFK NORD in Stade as well as from further synergies from space and maritime activities”, said Sabine Klauke, Chief Technical Officer, Airbus.
Public funding, such as LuFo and Lower Saxony funding, supports the ZEDC in Stade. The center will also connect with the planned Innovation and Technology Center Hydrogen (ITZ) in Northern Germany, contributing to the realization of hydrogen technology’s potential and furthering the decarbonization efforts in the aviation industry.
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Part of a network of development centers dedicated to decarbonizing the aerospace industry, the ZEDC Stade complements activities from other Airbus sites in Bremen (Germany), Nantes (France), Madrid (Spain), and Filton (UK). This collaborative effort aims to propel a hydrogen-powered aircraft into the skies by 2035, aligning with Airbus’s commitment to sustainable aviation solutions.
Question- Where is the ZEROe Development Centre located?
Answer- Germany
Question- What is the focus of the ZEROe Development Centre’s research?
Answer- Composite hydrogen-system technologies
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