Manfred Limbrunner

Exhibition: June 23–25, 2026, Messe München
Conference: June 22–23, 2026, ICM München

Job Title: Head of Sales, Marketing & Business Development
Company: H2 Powercell GmbH
Country: Germany

With over 25 years of experience, Manfred Limbrunner is a leading figure in the fuel cell industry. During his 24-year tenure at Proton Motor, he served in key roles ranging from CTO to Board Member; as Director of Sales and Marketing, he was instrumental in developing the company's brand and driving its commercialization.
Today, at H2 Powercell GmbH, he leads the marketing and sales of electrolysis and hydrogen technologies. In this role, he also supports partner companies BEN-Tec and Hydro Generation in implementing decentralized, renewable energy solutions for efficient, carbon-neutral power and heat generation.

June 23, 2026GreenH2Islands - Thailand

Sessions

Session

Off-Grid: PV-Based Hydrogen Microgrid Projects Around the World

Tuesday, June 23, 2026, 02:30 pm - 04:00 pm

ICM München Room 14 C

Discover how green hydrogen and fuel cell technologies are transforming decentralized energy systems worldwide. This session will be presenting hands-on experience from pioneering projects in Thailand, Ghana, Namibia and South Africa. Find out how solar-powered hydrogen microgrids can replace diesel generators, strengthen energy resilience and enable short- to long-term storage, while supporting environmental and climate goals. Project partners including German SMEs and research institutes, share insights on lessons learned, local benefits and the replication potential of these systems. Selected projects were implemented with the support from the Export Initiative Environmental Protection. Off-Grid: Technology, innovation and application (e.g. productive use, business models, agricultural-PV, water-energy-food )