News from energy research
News from energy research
06.04.2023 Mission Electricity Transition 2045 News
Photovoltaic modules turn red
In the PVHide research project, a team of scientists has developed a brick-red photovoltaic system.
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Environmentally friendly and efficient: thin-film solar cells in tandem
In the CAPITANO project, researchers have developed a tandem solar cell that combines two thin-film-based solar cell types (perovskite and CIGS).
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New: Large-Scale Heat Pumps in Germany’s District Heating Networks
A large proportion of Germany’s CO2 emissions can be attributed to the supply of heat.
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SmartQuart: Energy Transition on a Local Scale
We already have the technology to implement the energy, transport, and heating transition on a local scale 100 % renewable energy.
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Generating Electricity and Heat More Efficiently with Solar Energy
Photovoltaic thermal systems can generate electricity and heat with solar energy.
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Grid-friendly operational management strategies for non-residential buildings
This project is aimed at developing and testing innovative strategies for the energy-efficient operational management of non-residential buildings.
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Rehabilitation of District Heating Pipes Simplified
A team in the "FW-Liner" project has investigated how district heating pipelines can be renovated in a resource-saving way.
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New printing technologies for efficient silicon solar cells
The INNOMET project team has succeeded in printing fine-line contacts with a triangular cross-section on crystalline solar cells.
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New offer of information for people interested in photovoltaics
Anyone who would like to find out about current developments in photovoltaics can now take advantage of an offer from the International Energy Agency.
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District concept enables energy efficiency in listed buildings
The listed settlement Margarethenhöhe in Essen is a historic residential quarter. Many buildings remained almost unchanged since their construction.
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New CSP-ERANET projects launched with German participation
Globally connected research for continuously optimizing solar thermal power plant technology, that is the goal of the CSP-ERANET network.
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Trends and research developments in photovoltaics
Reports from the International Energy Agency's PVPS Photovoltaic programme address current trends and developments in photvoltaics.
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Geological Information for Transforming the Heating Sector
In the WärmeGut project scientists are developing a standardized database for Information on suitable locations for Ground-source heat pumps.
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Integrated Energy Supply for Cities
In selected districts in Jena, experts will demonstrate how energy producers, storage systems, and consumers can be intelligently linked.
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High-Temperature Heat Pump Utilizes Waste Heat from Cooling Systems
The district heating supply at Potsdamer Platz will become more efficient. As part of the Qwark3 project, an innovative heat pump will be deployed.
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