Zbt
Zbt Zentrum für BrennstoffzellenTechnik GmbH
Duisburg, Germany
About
Founded in 2001, Zbt is a private headquartered in Duisburg, Germany with approximately 50-200 employees specializing in Hydrogen.
Zbt is one of Europe's leading research institutions for hydrogen technologies, fuel cells, and electrolysis. Founded in 2001, it operates as a non-profit GmbH affiliated with the University of Duisburg-Essen. With approximately 180 employees, Zbt bridges fundamental research and industrial application through applied R&D, comprehensive testing and quality assurance services, and technical consulting. The institute maintains high-end laboratories, analytical equipment, and specialized test facilities including a hydrogen quality lab (Hy-Lab) and an operational hydrogen test field. Services span material characterization, component and system testing, process development, manufacturing procedures, system architecture development, and regulatory consulting. Zbt has implemented over €130 million across more than 370 funded projects since its founding.
Headquarters
Duisburg, Germany
Founded
2001
Employees
50-200
Company Type
Private
Business Models
Value Chain
Products
Fuel Cell Component Testing and Certification
Hydrogen Quality Analysis (Hy-Lab)
Fuel Cell Manufacturing Process Development
Hydrogen System Consulting
Modelling and Simulation Services
Certifications & Awards
Certifications
DIN 4880 (in preparation)