Why standards are crucial – especially in hydrogen mobility

Standardization is not an end in itself – it is a driver of innovation.
Clearly defined norms, procedures and test standards create safety, reduce costs and facilitate the market launch of new technologies.

This is particularly true in the hydrogen sector:

• Standardized refueling protocols enable manufacturer-independent use
• Standardized approval processes accelerate infrastructure expansion
• Standards ensure compatibility, safety – and trust

As Clean Energy Partnership e. V., we contribute our practical experience to standardization work – worldwide. What we have recently initiated:

• the establishment of three ISO working groups on liquid and cryo-compressed hydrogen
• the development of a 350-bar protocol for truck refueling
• Standardization for the acceptance of hydrogen filling stations

And there is more to come: we are currently working on proposals for refueling special applications – e.g. for excavators, tractors or motorboats – more on this soon.