Launch of the Ecore One: Hydrogen Self-Sufficiency Begins at Primeo Energie Kosmos
Joint Press Release from Infener and Primeo Energie
Münchenstein / Munich, 3 April 2025 – The future of sustainable energy begins today in Switzerland: The Ecore One, an innovative plug-and-play solution for self-sufficient electricity and heat supply based on hydrogen, is now in operation at Primeo Energie Kosmos, a science and experience centre dedicated to climate and energy. Thanks to the collaboration between Infener and ostermeier H2ydrogen Solutions, renewable energy from solar power can now be stored as green hydrogen, potentially supplying the 800 m² Primeo Energie building with CO₂-neutral energy year-round. A press conference is being held at Primeo Energie Kosmos today to mark the occasion.
Cédric Christmann, CEO of Primeo Energie, emphasises: "The energy future starts now. With the Ecore One, we are setting a milestone for sustainable, self-sufficient energy supply. Primeo Energie Kosmos is the ideal location to make innovative technologies tangible and to demonstrate how renewable energy can be efficiently stored and utilised.”
Joel Vogl, CEO and Co-Founder of Infener, adds: "Battery storage often covers only short-term needs. In contrast, the Ecore One stores surplus solar energy from summer and makes it available in winter. This not only ensures a reliable energy supply but also reduces dependence on fossil fuels. By launching the system at Primeo Energie Kosmos, we are showcasing the crucial role hydrogen plays in a decentralised, renewable energy system.”
Switzerland recently unveiled its national hydrogen strategy, positioning green hydrogen as a key pillar for decarbonising industry, heavy-duty transport, and energy storage. The Ecore One aligns perfectly with this strategy: it stores excess renewable energy as hydrogen and provides electricity and heat on demand—an ideal solution for sustainable heat planning in cities, municipalities, and businesses. The Ecore One integrates multiple energy technologies into a single system: an electrolyser, fuel cell, battery, compressor, heat pump, and an advanced energy management system. Its deployment at Primeo Energie Kosmos, in collaboration with the Equalio platform, also serves as a test phase for developing an innovative energy management system that leverages dynamic electricity pricing. By adjusting consumption flexibly to variable tariffs, the system optimises costs, reduces grid strain, and supports grid stability through load shifting and balancing services.
At Primeo Energie Kosmos, the Ecore One features a 10-kilowatt (kW) electrolyser, an 8 kW fuel cell, and a 13-kilowatt-hour (kWh) battery. It operates with energy supplied by an external photovoltaic (PV) system and, depending on PV size, storage capacity, and energy consumption, has the potential to achieve complete energy self-sufficiency. The Ecore One’s modular design allows for flexible scaling.
The Ecore One has been recognised with the German Innovation Award and two Red Dot Awards. The design was created by N+P Innovation Design. First unveiled at ees Europe, Europe's leading trade fair for battery and energy storage systems, in 2024, the system is now operational at Primeo Energie Kosmos and available for viewing.
About INFENER
Founded in 2023 and headquartered in Switzerland, Infener is a pioneer in decentralised and sustainable hydrogen solutions. The company focuses on expanding a green, decentralised, and circular hydrogen economy. Infener’s solutions support the decarbonisation of municipal, industrial, and transportation sectors, enabling a climate-neutral and economically viable energy supply. The company develops green hydrogen hubs, integrated system solutions, and innovative products such as the award-winning Ecore One. Infener takes a holistic approach, aiming to establish a circular hydrogen economy.
Media Contact:
Franziska Grammes
Head of Political Communication & Media Relations
E-mail: f.grammes@infener.com
About Primeo Energie
Founded in 1897 as the Elektra Birseck (EBM) cooperative, Primeo Energie is headquartered in Münchenstein, Switzerland. With total assets of CHF 2.8 billion, the company reliably supplies private and business customers in Switzerland and France at over 220,000 metering points. Under the motto "We bundle energy," Primeo Energie focuses on decarbonising the energy supply and offers smart solutions in the fields of smart home, sustainable mobility, and energy efficiency. These solutions are designed for private and business customers, energy utilities, cities, and municipalities. With around 700 employees, Primeo Energie is active along the entire value chain, from production and procurement to trading, storage, and distribution. The company also supports knowledge transfer to children and young people and funds over 300 local projects and non-profit initiatives in its network area each year.
Media Contact:
Viktor Sammain
PR Editor
E-mail: presse@primeo-energie.ch