Hydrogen Technologies
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Metrosert Hydrogen
Future Energy is Green
Metrosert’s Hydrogen Technologies Unit assists companies in developing and testing hydrogen-based technologies, ranging from research and development to industrial prototypes. The division focuses on the development of hydrogen production, storage, and utilization technologies, as well as the testing of systems, components, and materials. In cooperation with enterprises, universities, and international partners, we support the transition of innovative energy solutions from the laboratory to practical application.
Our role
How we contribute
The global energy economy is at a turning point. Energy security in the 21st century no longer relies solely on access to fuel—solar and wind power can generate affordable energy almost anywhere. The decisive factors are becoming energy storage and valorisation technologies, as well as their ownership. Strategic dependence is shifting from oil fields toward technology and intellectual property.
This is where Estonia’s opportunity lies. The country has more than half a century of world-class research experience in electrochemistry and a growing number of companies developing and exporting core components of hydrogen technology—specifically fuel cells and electrolysers—based on Estonian science and intellectual property.
Metrosert’s Applied Research Center acts as the link that helps bring these scientific achievements, in cooperation with enterprises, from the laboratory into practical application and onto the international market.
Our Goal
Hydrogen technology ecosystem
Contribute to the creation and maintenance of a hydrogen technology ecosystem, thereby supporting companies operating in Estonia in creating internationally competitive services, products, and technologies from idea to industrial prototype.
Increased exports and value
Increasing exports by increasing the added value created in companies and valorizing domestic renewable energy resources at a higher level than before, strengthening energy security and security of supply.
Support aftergrowth
Offer internship opportunities and scholarships to the best graduate students, thereby contributing to the field’s future growth, raising the quality of Estonian graduate education, and increasing the number of research and development workers in companies.
Consultation and projects
High-level technology consulting and participation in various applied research and international research and development projects.
Ecosystem
Ecosystem validation
The Estonian hydrogen technology sector has transitioned into active industrial production. The companies within this ecosystem are unified by core technologies based on the work of Estonian scientists and engineers.