Our Mission
Transforming the Energy Landscape
Tellus Energy Solutions GmbH aims to transform the energy landscape by providing sustainable, clean decentralized solutions. This will be done through the development of natural hydrogen and geothermal energy to foster energy independence for local communities. We are the first in Germany with this goal and we are doing everything we can to be the first to achieve it.
Our Vision
Sustainable Energy Security
We are working for a future in which energy from natural hydrogen and geothermal energy becomes a cornerstone of a low-carbon future. We are committed to decentralized, sustainable energy security.
Our Values
Transparent collaboration
Our core values are evidence-based science, responsible decision-making and open communication. By working collaboratively, we want to contribute to the successful implementation of the energy transition.
Innovative and efficient
The Triple-H Approach of Tellus Energy Solutions
With its innovative Triple-H Approach, Tellus Energy Solutions pursues an integrated concept for the combined production and utilization of geological resources from a single subsurface reservoir. The goal is to make regional energy systems more sustainable, resilient, and economically efficient at the same time.
- Heat – Production of renewable heat from medium-depth geothermal energy for industry, residential areas, and municipal district heating networks
- Hydrogen – Separation and utilization of natural hydrogen as a low-emission energy carrier for industry and mobility
- Helium – Co-production of helium as a strategically important critical raw material (CRM) for the computer industry, healthcare, and scientific research
The combination of multiple energy and resource streams improves economic viability, diversifies potential revenue streams, and reduces risks. At the same time, the decentralized approach strengthens regional value creation, energy independence, and industrial competitiveness.
Six Reasons for
Local Energy from
Natural Hydrogen
Lately, natural hydrogen, also known as white hydrogen, has been the subject of public and scientific interest. Here are six good reasons for it. Its local production is:
climate-friendly
The production of natural hydrogen in combination with geothermal energy is possible in a climate-neutral way
decentral
Producing close to the consumer increases energy efficiency
cost-efficient
Local energy production from natural hydrogen leads to lower transportation costs and emissions
energy-secure
Scalable, local solutions make cities, towns and industrial enterprises independent from energy imports and market price fluctuations
synergetic
Natural hydrogen is a necessary addition to renewable wind and solar energy sources for the future energy mix
unobtrusive
The production facilities are compact and do not significantly disturb the character of the landscape.
Naturally
Hydrogen
Tellus Energy Solutions GmbH is a pioneer in the exploration and development of natural hydrogen as a climate-friendly energy carrier. We are working on energy solutions that make end users independent of geopolitical disruptions and crises, ensuring a reliable, secure, clean, and economically viable energy supply. Natural hydrogen — also known as white hydrogen — has great, yet largely untapped potential. In combination with geothermal energy, it can become a solid cornerstone of the energy transition. Learn more about the discovery of natural hydrogen, the geological conditions for its formation, storage, and possible production in the DW TV Planet A video featuring Jürgen Grötsch, and in our Factsheet Natural Hydrogen
Northern Bavaria
Kairos Pilot Project
Tellus Energy Solutions is developing the Kairos pilot project in Bavaria and for Bavaria. The aim of this pilot project is to produce and deliver hydrogen and geothermal energy that can be used directly by local communities or businesses. The hydrogen produced in this way can be made available in the form of electricity, heat or for mobility purposes. Phase I of the project, which involves identifying suitable geological hotspots, has already begun.
Our Founding Team and Our Expertise
Dr. Jürgen Grötsch
is a Geoscientist with over 30 years of professional experience in the energy industry. Jürgen currently is a lecturer in geoenergy and geothermal energy at the GeoZentrum Nordbayern of the Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nuremberg. As the head of the research area on natural hydrogen, his extensive academic and practical expertise ensures that our projects are scientifically robust and technically viable.
Peter Zaal
is a finance professional with over 30 years of experience at Royal Dutch Shell, bringing extensive expertise in financing energy projects. He ensures that our operations remain cost-effective and economically viable.
Dr. Barbara Steinbauer-Grötsch
is an experienced communications professional who ensures transparent and open communication with the media, citizens and relevant stakeholder groups. She plays a key role in introducing our company and our mission to the general public.
Julian Adamiak (Founders' Associate)
is a top graduate of ESCP Business School with a specialization in Mathematical Finance. He analyzed the economics of natural hydrogen and is responsible for the project’s economic modeling.
Position paper on natural hydrogen
A new study by the German National Academy of Sciences Leopoldina, acatech (German Academy of Science and Engineering), and the Union of the German Academies of Sciences and Humanities highlights the potential and existing uncertainties of geological hydrogen. The report shows that this energy source is promising, but key questions remain regarding resource size, accumulation, and economic viability.
Jürgen Grötsch, CEO of Tellus Energy Solutions GmbH, contributed to the study as an expert. Tellus welcomes the publication as an important step in advancing this emerging field and as a stimulus to more strongly integrate geological hydrogen and helium into funding programs.
Click on the cover page to access the full report.
Our Partners
Prof. Peter Wasserscheid
Prof. Karsten Müller
