News from applied energy research

New technologies for small industrial gas turbines in the 8-megawatt class have successfully passed tests and achieved CHP efficiencies above 85 %.

Research in the field of buildings and districts is currently developing numerous solutions to tackle the coronavirus pandemic.

The power production of bioenergy plants such as biogas plants is aligned more closely with current demand through a bonus/malus system.

The start-up NexWafe has developed a novel method to produce silicon wafers. This has earned the company the Fraunhofer Founder Award 2020.

Consuming energy in the same place as it is produced has many advantages.

GeotIS provides companies and research institutions with a reliable database for assessing the feasibility of geothermal projects.

The BEAT6.1 large bearing test rig in Hamburg enables better knowledge of damage and damage progression on the highly loaded bearings.

The laser transfer and firing process was implemented for the first time on a fully automated system.

International research partnerships are working on increasing the efficiency of solar thermal power plants and reducing costs at the same time.