History

2008

Managing partner of ebm-pabst becomes member of the supervisory board.

Fuel cell system integration into a Midi Bus.

2007

Distribution and partnership agreements with Hydrogenics Inc., Ovonic Hydrogen Systems LLC,  Schunk Bahn- und Industrietechnik GmbH and Parker Energy Systems
 
Start of the expansion of the Industrial Systems business division
 
Presentation of a fuel cell backup system with SMA Technologie AG

2006

Incorporation of Heliocentris Energiesysteme GmbH into Heliocentris Fuel Cells AG as wholly owned subsidiary
 
Listing on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange in the Entry Standard
 
Expansion of international sales

2005

Achievement for the first time of a balanced result with a sales growth of more than 60% to EUR 1.7 million

2004

Positioning as system integrator, ceasing of own fuel cell stack basis development
 
Distribution partnership with Ballard Power Systems Inc. is concluded

2003

Export sales significantly exceed sales in Germany for the first time. The internationalization of the company is consistently advanced

2002

Founding of Heliocentris Energy Systems Inc. as wholly owned subsidiary for the American market 

Sales exceed 1 million Euros

2000

Start of the development of fuel cell system platforms

1999

Development of the first learning systems technology for universities
 
Start of the expansion of an international sales network
 
Entry of the bmp AG and IBB Beteiligungsgesellschaft mbH holding companies

1998

Founding of heliocentris Energiesysteme GmbH, incorporation of heliocentris Materialentwicklung und Energiesysteme GbR

1997

Start of the marketing

1996

Entry into own fuel cell development
 
License agreement with the Jülich research center for using parts of the fuel cell expertise available there
 
Delivery of the first demonstration model with fuel cell to a German automotive company. Subsequent expansion of the product business in the area of fuel cell learning systems for schools

1995

Founding of heliocentris Materialentwicklung und Energiesysteme GbR by Dr. Henrik Colell and Dr. Matthias Bronold