Korea Energy University Signs Two Business Agreements in Germany

Korea University of Energy and Technology held a commemorative photo session on the 18th after signing a business agreement with the Fraunhofer Society and Anhalt University in Germany. Photo by Korea University of Energy and Technology

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Cho Hyung-joo] Korea Energy Technology University (President Yoon Eui-jun·KENTECH) announced on the 19th that it signed separate memorandums of understanding with the Fraunhofer Society and Anhalt University in Germany on the 18th.

The memorandum of understanding for green hydrogen technology development signed with the German Fraunhofer Society is a follow-up measure to the exchange of letters of intent for the establishment of a joint research institute on June 30, laying a concrete foundation for practical international joint research and development.

Through this memorandum of understanding, KENTECH and the German Fraunhofer Society plan to carry out ▲ operation of a joint research center to be established within KENTECH in 2022 ▲ construction of green hydrogen infrastructure to be installed inside the center ▲ execution of joint research and development projects ▲ personnel exchange ▲ collaboration for the development of a Korea-Germany mid- to long-term hydrogen roadmap.

The infrastructures of the joint research center to be established with the Fraunhofer Society will focus on the hydrogen storage and transportation fields, which have the highest technological entry barriers from the perspective of the entire green hydrogen cycle. Specifically, these include small-scale experimental facilities related to hydrogen liquefaction, hydrogen synthesis (ammonia, methanol), hydrogen solidification technologies, and liquid organic hydrogen carrier technologies.

Additionally, KENTECH signed a memorandum of understanding with Anhalt University for ▲ opening joint bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs ▲ educational programs and research activities ▲ joint research, conferences, seminars, and workshops ▲ specialized technical education ▲ visiting research for faculty and students, and established a system that allows students to obtain degrees from both universities simultaneously.

KENTECH President Yoon Eui-jun stated, "Through cooperation with the German Fraunhofer Society and Anhalt University, we will strive to maximize synergy effects in creative talent cultivation and innovative technology development across KENTECH’s five major research fields. In particular, we will endeavor to achieve technological outcomes in the hydrogen storage and transportation fields, where technological entry barriers are high."

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