On December 12th 2024 the Hans-Litten-Schule in Berlin hosted an event to mark the handover of an experimental kit to demonstrate sustainable energy generation. The kit was designed by UniSysCat researcher Michael Schwarze and manufactured in cooperation with the workshops of TU Berlin’s Institute of Chemistry.
The event opened with a welcome from Jens Finger, Director of Hans-Litten-Schule, who emphasized the importance of scientific education for students, especially in these challenging times of climate change. This was followed by a greeting from Dr. Lars Merkel of TU Berlin’s Institute of Chemistry and clever@tu-berlin, who highlighted the value of knowledge transfer between universities and school.
In her following lecture, co-speaker of UniSysCat Prof. Maria Andrea Mroginski, explained the experimental kit’s purpose and operation. The kit includes a mini-reactor that uses light to split water into hydrogen and oxygen through a photocatalytic reaction. The hydrogen, referred to as “green hydrogen” due to its production without fossil fuels, is then used in a fuel cell to generate electrical energy.
The kit showcases how light energy can be converted into electricity, offering a practical example of renewable energy technology. It has already proven to be a valuable educational tool, making complex scientific concepts more accessible to students. Previously featured at this year’s Long Night of Science, the experimental kit attracted significant attention. Its introduction at Hans-Litten-Schule represents a continued effort to bring advanced science into classrooms.
UniSysCat is pleased to support initiatives like this, which promote hands-on learning and encourage interest in sustainable technologies among young learners.
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