News from applied energy research
Energy-Optimized Neighbourhoods: SmartQuart Shows How it’s Done
Different neighbourhoods can be supplied with climate-friendly energy, as the SmartQuart energy transition real-world laboratory shows.
moreSave CO2 with Large-Scale Heat Pumps
Large-scale heat pumps are being installed at no less than five power plant sites in the "GWP" real laboratory of the energy transition.
moreCustomizing Systems for Renewable Heat Supply
Researchers have analysed the heat consumption of 797 companies in Germany.
moreTest infrastructure in a new dimension
The German research landscape receives new test infrastructures for modern wind turbines – Federal Minister Habeck visits the facilities.
moreManufacturing tandem solar cells on an industrial scale
Two new research projects are working on scaling up perovskite silicon tandem photovoltaics to an industrial scale.
moreHow process heat or electricity can be produced without pollutants
A team of researchers is developing a steam generator to burn hydrogen and oxygen and generate electricity or heat without pollutants.
moreSolar industry in Germany shows double-digit growth for the sixth year in a row
The annual report of the PVPS photovoltaic programme shows that the German photovoltaic sector continues to develop positively.
moreMicroturbine becomes hydrogen-capable
Euro-K is working with TU Berlin to develop a burner that can be installed in commercially available turbines and run on 100 percent hydrogen.
moreSun Day: 240 gigawatts of newly installed photovoltaic capacity worldwide in 2022
In 2022, the photovoltaic sector again recorded significant growth. Globally installed photovoltaic capacity currently hits around 1.2 terawatts.
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