News from applied energy research
New laser contacting process for the production of solar cell contacts
The laser transfer and firing process was implemented for the first time on a fully automated system.
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New CSP-ERANET project launched
International research partnerships are working on increasing the efficiency of solar thermal power plants and reducing costs at the same time.
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energyTWIN: digital energy twin for buildings
The energyTWIN research project aims to use virtual images to make building operations more efficient.
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Wind turbines can stabilise the power grid
The research project "GridLoads" shows: Wind turbines are particularly suitable for supporting the power grid and providing instantaneous reserve.
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Offshore wind farms dismantling and recycling
Wind turbines at sea must be replaced or dismantled after about 20 to 25 years.
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Projects starting in the current Joint Call of SOLAR-ERA.NET
Four research projects focusing on the practical application of photovoltaics are starting within the European network SOLAR-ERA.NET.
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Positive interim evaluation for GEOTHERMICA projects
The aim was to evaluate the results of the funding call so far – among other things with regard to cross-cutting issues and transnational cooperation.
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Innovative calibration and control system for solar tower power plants
HelioControl is the first system to determine the target points of heliostats during operation and align them optimally.
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Hydrogen makes solar cells more efficient
PECVD makes it possible to deposit a hydrogen containing layer on TOPCon solar cells. As a result, the solar cells produce more power.
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