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Research, development, and production, as well as optimization and trade, go hand in hand

The Fraunhofer Gesellschaft is the largest organization for applied research in Europe.

The VFK AG leverages Fraunhofer's innovative technologies and brings economic success to the industry.

The partner for international trade with solutions for renewable energies.

A cooperative initiative for innovative

and intelligent energy management

solutions

The Fraunhofer Gesellschaft is the largest organization for applied research in Europe

The mission:

PRODUCING means application-oriented research, industrial implementation, systemic

renewal of value creation, long-term partnerships, developing solutions with customers,

entrepreneurial and results-oriented actions. FUTURE for people in Germany and

Europe through sovereign industrial value creation systems, technology-based

sustainability, continuous integration of new technologies, and innovation in automation.

The benefit:

The Fraunhofer Gesellschaft can act as a general contractor in large projects and, if

necessary, provide suitable project managers for the coordination and control of project

implementation.

The innovative tool for intelligent energy management solutions

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Simple. Faster. Digital.

The goal: Increase energy yield by up to 20%, despite fluctuations in energy supply

Hydrogen storage and energy storage cannot optimally compensate the energy fluctuations on the producer side today to continuously

maintain the production of H2 or electricity from H2. The systems must be shut down, interrupting the production of H2 or electricity.

Battery storage has limitations in charging currents, and oversizing batteries is very costly.

With VFK technology, the aggregates are optimally tuned and quickly started and stopped. This is done through AI forecasts at the

optimal time.

An example: According to an electrolyzer manufacturer, the electrolyzer requires > 45 min. for the startup process to reach 100% H2

production. The result after optimization: max. 2-3 min. to 100% H2 production.

The goal: Promote the use and utilization of solutions for renewable energies

and achieve the highest possible share of European value creation.

Together with the partners of the cooperative initiative, new, innovative solutions

in the renewable energy sector are sought, found, verified, and commercially

optimized for customers.

The mission: Medium-term participation in production facilities in Europe or

their establishment.

Whether these are productions for battery or hydrogen storage, the use of used

car batteries in battery containers, the production of CO2-reducing plants,

concepts for hydrogen distribution, etc., such as feeding heating networks or

water treatment. Together with the partners of the cooperative initiative,

innovative research, development, and production will be ensured while

continuously increasing European value creation.

The benefit: Net-Consult GmbH can act as a commercial general contractor

and, if necessary, provide suitable project managers for the coordination and

control of project implementation.

Further options can be discussed and added at any time with all partners of the

cooperative initiative.

The partner for international trade with renewable energy solutions

Intelligent Energy Management

Virtual Fort Knox – Energiemanagement-Plattform

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Offers can be made for all system modules, individually or in combination, and can be scaled up as needed.

Cloud Services Internal ServicesReal-time

database

Energy-

Trading

Wether

Service

Monitoring

VFK Business

Platform

Equipment

Manufacturers

• E-consumers

• Heating

• Climate

• E-charging station

• Lighting

• Emergency

power.

Wind turbine Backup

control and

emergency

operation

• Safe system control:

• Heat exchanger

• Compressor

• Valves, etc.

• Refuelling system

• Etc.

PV system H2 gas

storage

Fuel cell ElectrolyzerEnergy

Consumption

measuremts

Rules

VFK Connector

VFK Energy Management

Platform

Requirem.

calculatio

Telemetry

Data

Energy

Trade

Other

KI Needs

Analysis

Easy integration and exchange of component data

Control

User

Inform. on

Mobile

Devices

Flexible Digital Twin concept with AI-optimized operation and energy trading innovative and

scalable energy solutions.

Innovative and scalable energy solutions

Virtual Fort Knox – Energy Management Platform

Production of H2 and electricity

Consumers of hydrogen, electricity and heat

Water

supply

Electrolyzer

Storage tank

filling or emptying

E-mobility

charging stations

H2 filling stat.

380 – 700 bar

Heat storage

Public

power grid

Public gas

network

CH4

CO2

Methanation

Compressor

bar

700

bar

For sale of H2 or

power supply

Public or Local

heating network

kWh

Fuel cell

Optional:

Inverter

Buffer-

storage

CO2 Einspeisung

Battery storage

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Offers can be made for all system modules, individually or in combination, and can be scaled up as needed.

Energy fluctuations vs. optimal yield

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Our goal: Increase energy yield by more than 20% despite fluctuations in energy supply.

Hydrogen storage and energy storage systems cannot optimally compensate for energy fluctuations on the producer side today,

making it difficult to continuously maintain the production of H2 or electricity from H2. The systems need to be shut down, which

interrupts the production of H2 or electricity.

Battery storage systems have limitations in charging currents, and oversizing the batteries is very costly.

With our technology, the units are optimally tuned and

quickly ramped up and down. This is achieved through AI

forecasts at an optimal time.

An example:

According to a manufacturer, their product requires more

than 45 minutes to reach maximum H2 production during the

startup process. The results after our optimization: Maximum

2-3 minutes to reach maximum H2 production, without

affecting the durability of the product or H2 quality.

This is only possible if the AI-based VFK energy

management can control all units in real-time.

Example of an actual operating

plant

Electrolyser – conversion of the generated energy into green hydrogen

Innovative Energy – a detailed solution example

A technologically leading and scalable technology is used for electrolysis

The AEM Nexus combines multiple AEM electrolysis stacks

− Scalable as required

− High efficiency in H2 generation

− Optimal reliability

− Flexible responsiveness even with fluctuating load

− User-friendly maintenance without interruption of operation

− Higher reliability compared to other solutions

− Easy to maintain due to the modular design

− Hydrogen with a purity of 99.999%

n 1 MW AEM Elektrolyseur: bis 210 Nm3/h H2 (ca. 450 kg per day)

n 500 kW AEM Elektrolyseur: bis 105 Nm3/h H2 (ca. 225 kg per day)

Electrolyzer

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n DASH Power Systems are containerized systems that combine solid-state hydrogen storage,

fuel cell systems, and auxiliary components.

n They can be charged with hydrogen from any source

n They supply H2 or electrical energy for every application as needed

n Durability and cycle stability. The technology is extremely cycle-resistant, as the storage

technology is based on a completely reversible process. The entire specified capacity can be

used indefinitely.

n Electrical energy storage up to 4.5 MWh of usable electrical energy on the very small footprint

of a 20-foot ISO container (14.9 m²)

n They deliver up to 500 kW of electrical power

n Security without compromise – by design. The integrated safety system results in excellent

safety features that allow installation in almost any environment.

n DASH Power opens up many possibilities:

− More efficient and cost-effective power generation

− Improved network management

− Decentralized storage of large amounts of electrical energy at any location

− DASH Power enables the lowest average storage costs of any distributed technology

DASH Power Systems – Store electrical energy wherever it is needed!

Fuel Cell

Buffer

Tank

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Innovative Energy – a detailed solution example

DASH Power Systems – Optimal combination of hydrogen storage and fuel cells

Fuel Cell

Buffer

Storage

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Specification

Storage

capacity 0,9 bis 4,5 MWh

Rated

power 175 – 500 kW

Electrical

interface 3-phasig 400 V 50/60 Hz

Hydrogen

supply pressure 30 – 45 bar(g)

Purity

of hydrogen supply 4,5 (> 99,995 %)

Communication Interface

TCP/IP OPC UA and hardwired

External

cooling requirements None

Container

20ft-ISO Hi-Cube, C5-Color, equipped with doors, fans,

Ventilation, light, gas sensors, dry coolers, etc.

Place

14,8 m² (20 Foot ISO-Container)

Weight

< 29,25 t

Ambient

temperature -5 – +38 °C

Expected

Lifetime > 20 Years

Innovative Energy – a detailed solution example

n Battery storage systems are containerized systems that combine different battery

systems (LFP/NCM/NAM, etc.) and auxiliary components.

n They can be charged with electricity from any source

n They supply electrical energy for every application according to demand

n Durability and cycle stability

n Electrical energy storage from 0.5 MWh to 2 MWh and more, scalable and

usable electrical energy on the footprint of a 20-foot or 40-foot ISO container

n They deliver up to 500 kW of electrical power

n Integrated safety systems lead to excellent safety properties

n Battery storage systems open up many possibilities:

− Efficient and cost-effective electricity storage

− Improved network management

− Decentralized storage of large amounts of electrical energy at any location

Battery storage containers – cheap storage of electrical energy!

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Batteriespeicher

Innovative Energy – a detailed solution example

Innovative Energy Solutions

Virtual Fort Knox – Energy Management Platform

§ All system modules shown are scalable as required and can be expanded with

additional functionalities at any time.

§ All offers or solutions depend on the specifications, regulations, energy network

operators and/or requirements of the customer's energy consumers.

§ The desired solution will be worked out after clarifying the circumstances.

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Contact

Benefit from the enormous innovative strength of

the Fraunhofer Gesellschaft, the Virtual Fort

Knox AG and the Net-Consult GmbH.

A UNIQUE COMBINATION!

Net-Consult GmbH

E-Mail: office@netconsult.at

Web: www.netconsult.at

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