The partnership focuses on sharing know-how in the field of hydrogen technologies and market development with the goal of supporting the growth of green hydrogen and related infrastructure in the Czech Republic. Both organizations are already implementing or preparing the construction of electrolysers and hydrogen refuelling stations, thereby jointly strengthening the transition toward a low-emission energy sector.
The Centre for Energy and Environmental Technologies (CEET) systematically develops cutting-edge technologies in the fields of low-carbon energy, industrial decarbonization, and strengthening energy self-sufficiency. The established collaboration with the Solar Global Group further expands the potential for transferring scientific knowledge into practice, particularly in the areas of advanced hydrogen production, safe storage, and efficient utilization as a key element of the energy transition.
“Hydrogen represents an important component of the energy transformation, but its broader adoption requires close cooperation between research institutions and industry. Solar Global is an ideal partner for us thanks to its extensive experience in the implementation and operation of hydrogen technologies. The mutual exchange of knowledge and operational experience is beneficial for both partners,” said Lukáš Prokop, Director of the ENET Centre.
The memorandum defines the framework for strategic cooperation in the areas of joint research, coordinated publication outputs, and the preparation of national and international research and innovation projects. The partnership also includes systematic knowledge sharing through professional conferences, topic-oriented workshops, and educational activities that will support the transfer of expertise between the academic and industrial sectors.
“Collaboration with VŠB-TUO represents an important step forward in the development of hydrogen technologies for us. Combining our practical experience in operating electrolyzers with the university’s research potential creates ideal conditions for innovation in the field of green hydrogen. We believe that together we can develop new solutions not only for more efficient hydrogen production but also for its broader application in transport and industry,” said Michal Jakšík, Commercial Director of Solar Global.
Solar Global currently operates an industrial electrolyzer in Napajedla, producing nearly 8,000 kilograms of hydrogen annually, and is preparing the construction of additional facilities, including hydrogen refueling stations. CEET, within its research programs, focuses on optimizing hydrogen processes, integrating electrolyzers into energy grids, and developing hybrid systems combining renewable energy sources with energy storage.
The goal of the partnership is not only to support the development of green hydrogen but also to enhance the resilience of energy networks and contribute to the sustainable growth of the Czech economy through technological innovation and the transfer of research results into industrial practice.
Co-financed by the European Union under the project “Enhancing the Resilience of Energy Networks in the Context of Decarbonization, Decentralization, and Sustainable Socioeconomic Development,” project registration number: CZ.02.01.01/00/23_021/0008759, Operational Program Jan Amos Komenský.