Project insights: Research for the energy transition
Heat pumps for the refurbishment of apartment buildings
Solutions for the use of low-exergy systems are being developed for the heat supply of existing multi-family houses.
moreLow-exergy transmission pipes for storing and distributing heat
Development of a LowEx multi-line network capable of integrating different local energy sources at different temperature levels.
moreOffshore wind turbines: New coatings protect against corrosion
New coatings for flanges of offshore wind turbines are to provide lasting protection against corrosion.
moreBuilding ensemble utilises ground as a heating and cooling source
Foundation piles with absorber arrays extract heat from the ground in winter and serve as a cooling source in summer.
moreAvoiding standstill of geothermal plants
A new patented system with two parallel filter units filters fine particles and protects the heat exchanger and injection well.
moreManufacturing different types of solar cells on a single production line
Manufacturing several solar cell concepts on one line and also further developing PERC and ZEBRA cells for higher efficiency.
moreProtecting wind turbines from corrosion
Cost-effective repair of corrosion damage to support structures caused by seawater and microorganisms on site.
moreStabilising the power grid with photovoltaic power plants
In the future, solar power plants will be able to take on grid-friendly tasks by using specially tailored inverter technologies and system solutions.
moreModule-integrated power electronics for photovoltaic systems
Efficiency for module-integrated power electronics can be improved by new semiconductor materials.
more